It's a July afternoon. Your guest pulls up at 4 pm after a long drive. The house has been closed up since the cleaner left at noon. They open the door and the air inside is thick and hot. Ten minutes later, before they've even unpacked, your phone buzzes: "Is the AC broken?"
It isn't. It's just been off. But the first feeling of the stay is already set, and it's not a good one.
Or the opposite. The last guest left the AC running at 66 with a window open, and the house cooled an empty street for a day and a half before anyone noticed.
Thermostat automation sets the climate for each stay. Guests walk into a comfortable home, and you're not paying to heat or cool an empty one by accident.
Why it matters
For your guests. The first five minutes shape how a stay feels. A cool house on a hot day, or a warm one on a cold night, tells guests someone thought about them. Comfortable guests tend to be relaxed guests, and relaxed stays tend to lead to better reviews. That's general reasoning, not a promise.
For you. If you pay the power bill, every empty day with the AC or heat running is money you don't get back. It's also wear on your system. And it's one more thing to check between stays, often by asking the cleaner to remember.
How it can save you money
This one is honest: it doesn't pay for itself everywhere. Here are two worked examples. Every number is an assumption.
The add-on costs $25 a month, or about $0.83 a day. It pays for itself in dollars only if it saves you more than that.
| Home A: mild climate | Home B: hot summers | |
|---|---|---|
| Checkouts a month | 6 | 6 |
| How often the last guest leaves the AC or heat running | Half the time | Half the time |
| Empty days before anyone resets it | 1 | 2 |
| Cost of running it in an empty home | $4 a day | $6 a day |
| Wasted power a year | 6 × 0.5 × 1 × $4 × 12 = $144 | 6 × 0.5 × 2 × $6 × 12 = $432 |
| Goodwill credit for an uncomfortable arrival | One $50 credit a year | One $50 credit a year |
| Total cost without automation | $194 | $482 |
| Thermostat automation, 1 thermostat | $300 | $300 |
| Difference in this example | $106 more than it saves | $182 in your favor |
Your numbers will differ. In a mild climate, you may be buying comfort and one less thing to check, not savings. In a home with long, hot summers or cold winters, the numbers can work the other way.
What to watch out for
- You need a smart thermostat that's online. If yours isn't connected, the add-on can't set it. Buying and installing a thermostat isn't included.
- It doesn't fix a broken system. If the AC is failing, automation won't help. Keep up with servicing.
- Guests still need to be comfortable during their stay. Automation sets the climate for each stay. We'll talk through with you how much guests can change once they're in.
- Savings are not promised. Power prices, insulation and weather all change the picture.
How it works with HostDesk
Thermostat automation is an optional add-on from Koli AI and up. It costs $25 per device per month and isn't included in the plan.
- You tell us which thermostat you have.
- We check it and connect it.
- The climate is set for each stay.
Koli Concierge is $299 per property, per month, available everywhere. If local vendors aren't in place in your area yet, billing starts the day they are. No commission on your bookings.
常见问题
- Will it lower my power bill?
- Maybe. It depends on your climate, your home and how often guests leave things running. See the examples above, then try your own numbers.
- Can guests still change the temperature?
- Automation sets the climate for each stay. We'll agree with you at setup how much guests can adjust.
- Which thermostats work?
- Tell us your make and model. We'll check it before we set anything up.
- Is it on every plan?
- From Koli AI ($20 per property, per month) and up. It isn't on Koli Essential.
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