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6 ■ High potential savings: The use of LoRaWAN® thermostats can save energy costs, especially in large building complexes or entire quarters. ■ Remote control via mobile devices: LoRa- WAN® thermostats can be controlled remote- ly via tablets or smartphones. ■ Sustainable: In the first step smart thermo- stats o en serve as the most economically sustainable solution to reduce the CO2 footprint of buildings. CHALLENGES ■ Compatibility: It should be ensured in ad- vance that the selected smart thermostat is compatible with the existing radiator valve. ■ Data access: Smart thermostats o en collect data about temperature and system usage. Data protection concerns must always be taken into account in this context. Appropriate rights management in the IoT platform can counteract these concerns. Since LoRaWAN® is end-to-end encrypted, it is particularly well suited and secure for this application. ■ Connectivity: In addition to the assembly, connectivity to the platform and full sys- tem integration must also be ensured. The chosen solution should have full end-to-end process integration, relieving the user of system setup and configuration activities. ■ Connection quality: When smart thermo- stats are used particularly in apartment buildings or utility buildings, the data connec- tion of the devices must be guaranteed over the appropriate distances and through the building structure. Conventional wireless technologies such as WLAN or Bluetooth® quickly reach their limits here. ■ Dependence on technology: Problems may occur in the event of connectivity and functional faults. Here, especially in heating periods, a fallback solution on the part of manual thermostat operability must be ensured. ■ Costs: The initial costs are significantly lo- wer compared to other measures in unreno- vated buildings. Thus, smart thermostats o en represent the most efficient measure for decarbonizing the real estate stock. ■ Rollout: Care must be taken to ensure proper insertion into the field of networked sensors - especially at high volumes. Here, IoT rollout solutions and integrated proces- ses are essential to ensure long-term eco- nomic operation.