Kono KN-S-MG1 Thermostat Unauthorized Version, 1 Pack
€100
Price: $99.99
(as of Aug 12, 2025 19:33:42 UTC – Details)
Kono smart thermostat let’s you personalize comfort, décor and savings. With its unique décor-snap covers, you can change the look of Kono from its original black stainless finish to your own style. Kono also features effortless savings and comfort with home & away aware, all from an easy to use “control from anywhere” lux app. Kono. Make it easy on yourself to look smart.
Is not available for iOS and Android products
Does NOT work with Amazon Alexa and Apple home kit
Powered by system (c-wire) or the included Lux power bridge
Compatibility: forced air, gas, Oil & electric furnaces (up to 2H/1C)
Heat pump systems (with or without AUX/emergency heat)
Customers say
Customers find the thermostat stylish and easy to install, with positive feedback about its features and app functionality. The temperature control and functionality receive mixed reviews – while some find it highly functional, others report losing scheduling and smart functionality. Moreover, connectivity is a concern, with several customers reporting issues connecting to their internet. Additionally, reliability receives mixed feedback, with one customer noting it lasted over a year.
John C. Roberts –
Elegant design, highly functional, easy to use & in my opinion at least one definite advantage over the Nest product…
This is a great Thermostat! I was looking for a smart WiFi capable unit that wasn’t overpowering in size, like the Honeywell, but provided full functionality… This unit fit the bill & frankly I think it has a significant advantage over the Nest unit. I noted Nest has a built-in rechargeable battery & so, since they have a useful life, I contacted their technical support & they said they “do not replace” the battery, so if the battery fails outside of the warranty period (2 years), you need to get a replacement unit. The Kono does not need a battery…. I sure am not buying a thermostat expecting to buy another one in 3-5 years…. Also, the Nest unit is much more expensive than the Kono. Some would say it does not have a system that automatically programs a schedule for you, but I think I would find that “over-kill”. I did contact Lux Products customer support for help with set-up & they were very responsive!
Felicia –
Was hopeful, but let down.
Auto temp will not turn heat on. Adjusting the temp with Alexa just turns off the thermostat instead of adjusting the temp. I’ve talked to “support” (laughable), they verified that with my settings, it all looks good & the heat should be coming on at night. (Side note… the schedule only allows you to set the temp you want when you wake up & Go to bed. So if you’d like another temp, let’s say when you come home from work, well you better set that manually.) Other than that their only other advice was to return it. But that puts me in a crappy situation because it’s now my only thermostat. Also, let’s say I did have the foresight to remotely cool the house down before I return from work… the app has completely stopped working. It says I have no internet (not true). I tried it on & off WiFi. I even uninstalled & reinstalled. I guess I just got one of the bad ones.In a perfect worked, Lux would send me a new thermostat (just the thermostat itself), I’ll pop mine off the wall & pop the new one on them return this one. If I HAVE to unhook everything to return this one I WILL be going with a different brand.This whole experience has been very disappointing because it’s such a handsome unit. The only one with this style. & although it lacks in only a few features that the others offer, it promised many nice features but with an elegant design. Looks like I might end up with another ‘tablet’ on the wall.
Ox 2 –
My favorite thermostat
Had one at my old house that I had to hunt down 50 miles away.. (I should have bought both the ones they had left) Liked it so much I needed one here too.. at least it still exists in the amazon universe.Home and away (gps) on the phone app is a great feature. I can change settings from anywhere, and it shows me my usage stats with temperatures.
Tee Cee –
For strange areas like the mid-Atlantic that start off chilly and end up …
This thermostat does one thing I haven’t seen so far. For strange areas like the mid-Atlantic that start off chilly and end up sweltering, the Kono is able to switch back and forth between heat and AC to maintain desired set temperature, instead of being stuck on heat to bring the unit up to temperature and then being powerless to bring the temperature back down to that point as it increases during the day.I also like IAQ mode as a fan setting- this runs the HVAC system’s fan every so often so you get filtered, moving airflow but without it constantly running.The only challenge I had was in trying to change to a different wifi network SSID. I never really figured out how I did it but it was basically starting the setup process all over again meaning I had to reprogram it from scratch. Doesn’t look like there’s a way around that, even if you change your password.
L. Miller –
Lower Tier ThermostatâDoes Most of The Basics
This will allow you set up a basic weekday and weekend schedule or hold temperature remotely or via the controller. I bought this to basically tell me my heater was working while on travel, I wasn’t expecting much.Pros:1. Price is relatively low.2. Remote operation and feedback of temperature.3. Easy schedule setup.Cons:1. Janky UI on the actual unit. Don’t go to the Wi-Fi after you first set up.2. Only one username & login; have to share the same login if you want spouse/roomates to have use of it.3. The connection of the unit to its base plate is a little flimsy. Be very careful to bend your wires to fit within the small rectangular recess or it will not sit flush or securely with the baseplate.4. Setting up the account/network wouldn’t work on my Pixel 2 XL Android 8.1, but it would on my wife’s Nexus 6P Android 8.1.5. No learning or AI of my home/environment to save money. Relies solely on the schedule or holding the temperature.6. No separate sensors to connect with.7. Google Assistant or Home do not interact with the unit.If you are wanting more functionality and trying to save money, I would recommend getting an older generation Nest or EcoBee.
D Young –
Avoid
I bought this thermostat in November 2021. I bought it because it looks very stylish and it was made by Johnson Controls, a very good HVAC company. Its now February 2025 and I have to replace the thermostat. It seems that the company has modified the app and it causes a lot of trouble now. The unit frequently goes offline, leaving the furnace running uncontrolled. The programming of the app has also changed and new heat/cool modes have been installed which are not compatible with the thermostat. Worse yet the app changes the modes autonomously causing extended run times and higher temperatures. It’s far too unreliable at this point and needs to be replaced. I’ll be sure not to buy Johnson Controls or Lux again.
Juan C –
yo buscaba un smart controller para mi aire acondicionado fan and coil, y este no sirve para eso, y todavia no se cual si me pueda servir.