Salus iT500 review
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If you're on a budget, you might be tempted by the Salus iT500's relatively cheap price tag. It could be a great alternative to other pricier smart thermostats, but is it accurate, easy to use and full of interesting features? We took it to our test lab to see if this smart thermostat can compete with the best. Read our full review to find out more.
- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What's it great at?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
Technical specifications
General
- Child lockNo
- Operating systemsAndroid, Apple
- Height9.3 cm
- Width12.8 cm
- Depth2.9 cm
- Wired or wireless
- Frost protection
Test results
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- 54%Lowest score
- 65%Average score
- 75%Highest score
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