Newbie: First automation of Keen HVAC vent. Misc questions

Hi, controlling vents is not the same as other “dimmer switch” (lighting) devices as you’d need to take into account different variables to open/close the vents in a smart way…

For examples:

  • Temperature of the room where the vent is located vs. other rooms to control all your vents in a proportional way (0-100) at your home
  • The concept of zones and schedules (as you may want to open only the vents in your upstairs bedrooms at night, and close them during the day to direct more cool/heat airflow to different areas of your home).
  • Safeguards to avoid closing all your vents and putting too much pressure in your ducts against your HVAC’s air blower.

That’s why I’ve created some specialized smartapps to orchestrate any connected thermostat(s) with smart vents.

Regards.