GoControl Z-wave thermostat with Alexa

[rich.princeau]

You may want to look at this thread.

Set of rules that I use to control my thermostat using external sensors

@zarthan had encouraged me to post the rule machine automations that I use for my thermostat in this thread, and I finally got around to it. Here are the rules that have worked pretty well for me. I don't make use of a virtual thermostat, but use Private Booleans to make sure there are no rapid changes in set-points to prevent short-cycling. Enjoy ..... Background: My thermostat is not in a good location. While it is close to (and above) the return register, it does not accurately reflect t…