Smart home technology can help reduce energy use when used thoughtfully. This guide offers practical tips for Czech households.
Heating and Cooling
Smart thermostats can cut heating costs by 10–20% with proper scheduling. Lower the temperature when you are away or asleep. Geofencing turns heating down when you leave. See our thermostat guide for more.
Lighting
Use scheduling and motion sensors so lights turn off when not needed. Dimming reduces consumption. In apartments, smart bulbs are easy to add without rewiring.
Standby Consumption
Smart plugs can cut power to devices that draw standby current: TVs, chargers, set-top boxes. Schedule them to turn off at night. Check that the plug itself does not use too much power when idle.
Monitoring
Some smart home systems and energy monitors show real-time consumption. Identifying high-use devices helps target savings. Czech utilities offer smart meters in many areas; check with your provider.
Photovoltaics and Smart Homes
Czech households with solar panels can use smart systems to shift loads to sunny hours. Washing machines, dishwashers and charging can run when solar production is high. This requires compatible devices and often a smart meter.
Device Choice
Matter-compatible devices tend to have lower standby use. Look for energy labels and efficiency ratings when buying new equipment.