The Zen Thermostat
The team behind the Zen Thermostat believes that simplifying things is the best way to go. Unlike

The team behind the Zen Thermostat believes that simplifying things is the best way to go. Unlike its smart thermometer competitor Nest, which uses algorithms to adjust the temperature in your home saving you a few bucks, the Zen Thermostat aims to make things easier, while giving you full control. The minimalistic thermostat illuminates with LEDs when touched, and lets you control the heating or cooling from its user-friendly touch screen or from anywhere else using Android/iOS devices. Moreover, the device lets you make schedules from a smartphone and is also compatible with smart home systems such as the Apple HomeKit or OpenHome. Priced at $150 USD, the Zen Thermostat can be found at IndieGoGo.