LUX has been making reliable, no-fuss thermostats for years. The TQX is their smartest model yet, and its secret is the included remote sensor. This small puck lets you monitor and prioritize the temperature in a specific room, not just the hallway where the thermostat is mounted.

The TQX uses Matter, so it integrates directly with Apple Home, Google Home, or Amazon Alexa without needing a proprietary hub. Its millimeter-wave occupancy detection is subtle and effective; it knows you’re home without requiring a dramatic wave of your arms. The auto-scheduling learns your routine within a week, and the light sensor automatically dims the crisp display at night.

You will need a Matter-enabled smart speaker or hub for full remote control via Wi-Fi. For a house with a stubbornly hot upstairs bedroom or a frequently used nursery, the ability to target comfort where you actually live makes this system genuinely useful.