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A Guardian reporter says a room-by-room smart heating system with AI features used 18% less gas than his tightly managed manual setup over comparable 213-day winters. He reported saving £205.70 while keeping the house more comfortable, though the full system cost about £930 before installation and subscription fees.
Why it mattersIt’s a useful real-world result, not a promise that every home will save the same amount. The test compared one house across two winters, and the reporter says results may differ with less frugal habits or less predictable routines. Smart heating may take some of the household thermostat negotiations off your hands, but it is not a cheap experiment.
Discuss: Would you pay about £930 plus a subscription for a reported 18% gas saving, or is manual control good enough?
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