Virtual thermostat controls physical thermostat

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Did you try using Thermostat Controller new built in app introduced in 2.2.4

2.2.4 - New App: Thermostat Controller

Make your dumb smart thermostat smarter Thermostat Controller allows more control of a smart thermostat. It does this by creating a child virtual thermostat device, the controller thermostat. This device has the same name as the controlled thermostat, but with the word Controller appended to the name. This controller thermostat replaces the controlled thermostat, and becomes the means of establishing setpoints for the system. Added Features Supports additional temperature sensors Allows co…

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