4 Best Smart Space Heaters [with Wi-Fi]

Smart heaters with Wi-Fi are now a common type of space heater, with app and voice control.

They save time and effort while still remaining at a fair cost.

In this article, you will learn more about connecting these space heaters to your smartphone, the best apps, and the currently desirable heaters.

Before buying one myself, I was a bit skeptical, so you’ll read about the pros and cons of each heater that I recommend.

Recommended Smart Space Heaters With Wi-Fi

Best Overall – Heat Storm HS-1500 PHX WiFi

This one deserves first place because of its Wi-Fi control, wall mounting and advanced functions.

What I love the most about this heater is that it uses a Smart Life App compatible with Alexa (Amazon Echo). It’s cool when you can control your heater temperature with your voice while watching TV or lying in bed.

It uses Heat Storm’s patented HMS technology, which I cover in this Heat Storm review article. Like every plug-in electric heater, it turns nearly all the electricity it draws into heat, so what sets it apart is how the heat is delivered and controlled.

It’s a wall-mounted heater so you won’t lose any floor space – this is great if you have small kids or pets.

I also recommend watching this in-depth video of Heat Storm’s advanced features.

Premium – Dyson Pure Hot + Cool Air

It’s interesting how this heater can heat and cool you, depending on your chosen model.

Dyson did a great job with this purifier heater, and they even made it compatible with the Alexa device, so you’ll have fun controlling it with your voice.

You control everything through the Dyson Link app, but you also get an additional remote controller (just in case).

What impresses me also is their HEPA filter that captures almost all allergens, which makes it ideal for allergies and pets.

Check Dyson’s stated room size before you buy; at the usual 10 watts per square foot, a 1,500 watt heater covers about 150 square feet.

Budget – FLANUR 1500W Wi-Fi Tower Heater

This tower replaces the Atomi we used to list here, which Atomi recalled in July 2024. FLANUR is a newer brand with fewer reviews than the big names, so weigh that, but the listing covers what a budget smart heater should: app control, Alexa and Google Assistant voice control, and a 12-hour timer, so you can switch it on from your phone before you get home.

It is a 1,500-watt ceramic tower with 70-degree oscillation, an ECO thermostat mode and three heat modes.

It lists tip-over and overheat protection, a child lock, and a display that dims itself after three minutes for the bedroom. Treat its room-size claim as a best case: at the usual 10 watts per square foot, 1,500 watts covers about 150 square feet.

If you own an Atomi smart heater, check your model number on the CPSC notice: the recalled tower models are AT1323, AT1481, AT1520 and AT1632, and the tabletop models AT1482 and AT1521.

Classy Design – Heat Storm Infrared Cabinet Heater

This is another heater from Heat Storm company. They offer quite a few heaters, which you can check out here.

This heater has that classy design, so I recommend putting it in your bedroom or living room.

You control everything through the SmartLife app, and connecting to WiFi is very simple and straightforward.

I wouldn’t put this heater in your bathroom because humidity can hurt the durability of the wood – it’s what makes this heater so classy. It’s the same as with wood-burning fireplace inserts.

But if you are looking for bathroom heaters, we have a whole article dedicated to that.

It can heat up to 700 sq. ft. space. I’m not a big fan of the LED display, as it doesn’t match the overall design.

Again, you can connect it with Alexa and control everything by voice commands.

Turn Any Space Heater Into A WiFi-Enabled Device With A Smart Plug

Well, kind of.

Although it is quite a nifty device, it is limited in what you can do.

You can hook up any space heater or appliance and schedule and control when the unit turns on and off.

This is great for turning your wifi space heater on before you come home or if you have forgotten to turn your heater off.

Just plug and play, and you are away laughing.

With the Amazon Alexa smart plug, you can add voice control to your device and schedules and routines with the app.

This helps you control your device from near or far.

A smart plug cannot change the heater’s own settings; it only controls when power reaches it. Check the plug’s rating too: a 1,500 watt heater draws about 12.5 amps (watts divided by 120 volts).

What To Consider Before Buying Smart Space Heater

You should focus on a few things before deciding which smart heater to buy. Here are some of the main factors:

Voice Commands

I know it’s cool to control your heater through your smartphone, but how cool is it to control it over your voice?

You should check if the heater’s app is compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant. If it is – then you don’t have to worry about anything.

You will always want advanced functions if you’re a “tech guy” like me. This is a great feature, and you have fun switching temperatures.

Portability

You might want to switch rooms occasionally with your heater, so a wall-mounted heater doesn’t sound like a good idea.

I personally have multiple Heat Storm heaters mounted in different rooms, but if I were planning to have only one heater, it would be Dyson Pure Hot.

As I said earlier, it all depends on your needs and goals.

Strength

There’s a difference between garage heaters and room heaters because it’s not the same to heat a bigger and smaller area.

You don’t want to make a mistake I made and buy a less powerful heater than you need. Treat maker coverage claims as a best case: the common rule is 10 watts per square foot, so a 1,500 watt heater covers about 150 square feet.

Most companies tell upfront how big of an area it can cover, so pay close attention to it.

Safe For Pets & Kids

Some heaters come with a cooler grill and child lock, which makes them safer for pets and kids, but no heater is risk-free.

Also, wall-mounted heaters have the advantage because pets can’t touch them.

That’s why propane heaters aren’t the best choice if you’re looking for pet safety.

Efficiency

Let’s be honest – who doesn’t want to save a couple of bucks monthly on bills?

If you’re on a budget, you should carefully consider how much energy it drains to heat a room.

I recommend you look at the most energy-efficient space heaters right now.

How To Connect Your Phone To Smart WiFi Heater

Some heaters have a slightly different process because of the LED display, but they all follow the same principles.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to connecting your phone to your heater:

1. Install a brand’s app

This is usually the app of the company you bought a heater from. They are usually on the app store, but sometimes, there might be a specific link or something.

After installing the app, fill up everything with the correct information, and they will send the email verification link or text you.

Note: Make sure that your heater is plugged in.

2. Press and hold the temperature button

I’ve seen the same process in several different heaters, so you will most likely need to press and hold the temperature button.

You should see an icon blinking on the LED display, letting you know it’s time to connect through your device.

3. Check the heater option

Go inside your app and check the heater option. From there, you’ll have an option to verify the WiFi for your heater.

You must enter your password and wait for the heater to connect successfully.

After that’s done, you will see the heater on your connected devices.

You can see the exact step-by-step process in this video.

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