# App-Connected Thermostats Emerson's Sensi is Controlled Via a Thermostat App By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-03-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermostat-app References: [examiner](http://www.examiner.com/review/the-sensi-wi-fi-programmable-thermostat-up500w-keeps-you-comfortable) & [sensicomfort](https://sensicomfort.com/) The Sensi Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat UP500W is a smart home device from [Emerson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/case-controller) that works alongside a free thermostat app in order to give homeowners greater control of their home environments. The smart thermostat becomes naturally integrated into a home's network and can be controlled via smartphone and tablets that have the app. The kind of control that's given to a user is remarkable. With the UP500W, a user is able to create the exact interior conditions they enjoy to the degree. Plus, with remote control, users are able to set the home to warm or cool itself before they arrive for the purposes of increased comfort, health and reduced costs. A big selling feature of the system is also its easy-to-install setup, which requires neither a technician nor a central hub. Sensi also now works with [Amazon's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-smart-thermostat) [Echo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-hub), meaning that voice commands can be used to set programming. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Home Integration:** Emerson's Sensi thermostat app allows for seamless integration with other smart home devices and platforms, opening up opportunities for automation and convenience. - **Remote Control Accessibility:** The use of a thermostat app enables users to control their home's temperature and settings from anywhere, providing convenience and energy-saving potential. - **Voice-activated Technology:** Integration with platforms like Amazon's Echo allows users to control the thermostat through voice commands, presenting an opportunity for hands-free convenience and accessibility. ### Where This Applies - **Home Automation:** The Sensi thermostat app aligns with the growing demand for smart home automation systems, providing an innovative solution for controlling home environments. - **Energy Efficiency:** By allowing users to easily control their home's temperature and settings, the Sensi thermostat app supports energy-saving initiatives and can be leveraged in the energy efficiency industry. - **Internet of Things (iot):** Integration with other smart home devices and platforms demonstrates the Sensi thermostat app's potential for application in the expanding IoT industry, enabling seamless communication between devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Home-Connected Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/th1123wf.md) - [Proactive Smart Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proactive-smart-thermostat.md) - [AI-Powered Home Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beca-bht-18gblw.md) - [Geo-Fencing Smart Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lennox-l40-smart-thermostat.md) - [Smart Thermostat Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-learning-thermostat.md) - [Remote-Replacing Thermostat Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mysa-smart-thermostat.md) - [Connected Aftermarket AC Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensibo-airq.md) - [Omni-Compatible Smart Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meross-matter-smart-thermostat.md) - [Intelligent Aftermarket Radiator Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-thermo.md)