A systematic study for smart residential thermostats: User needs for the input, output, and intelligence level

Abstract

The development of "smart" residential thermostats-both in terms of wider connectivity and higher intelligence-has revealed great opportunity for energy conservation, as well as providing comfort and convenience. This paper focuses on the interaction design of such a novel system, and analyzed user requirements for input, output, and level of intelligence systematically through both in-depth interviews and a survey.