Quick answer

Vornado’s current heater line, including the AVH10 Whole Room Heater, does not have built‑in smart‑home connectivity. You can still automate heating through smart plugs or external controllers, but native voice control isn’t available.

Many homeowners wonder if they can control a Vornado heater with Alexa, Google Assistant, or other smart‑home ecosystems. The short answer is that Vornado heaters themselves lack integrated smart modules, so they don’t talk directly to those platforms.

However, you can achieve basic automation and voice commands by pairing a Vornado heater with a compatible smart plug or relay. This approach gives you on/off scheduling and voice activation, though you won’t get temperature feedback from the heater itself.

Using smart plugs for basic automation

A smart plug that supports Alexa or Google Assistant can turn the heater on or off on a schedule you set in the app. Because the AVH10’s exterior stays cool to the touch, it’s safe to use with a plug that matches or exceeds its wattage rating. The plug acts as the bridge between your voice commands and the heater’s power supply.

When you create a schedule, remember that the heater’s Auto Climate Control will still manage temperature once power is on. The smart plug only controls the power state, so you may need to manually adjust the thermostat setting on the heater for precise comfort.

  • Choose a smart plug rated for at least 1500 W to cover the AVH10’s maximum output.
  • Use the plug’s app to set daily on/off times that match your routine.

Future integration possibilities

Vornado has not announced any upcoming models with built‑in Wi‑Fi or Zigbee radios. If native integration becomes available, you could expect direct temperature reporting, adaptive schedules, and tighter energy‑saving features.

Until then, third‑party hub solutions (like Home Assistant) can monitor the plug’s power draw and infer when the heater is actively heating, offering a workaround for more advanced automations.

FAQ quick‑check

Heater compatibility

Vornado heaters lack native smart‑home modules. Use a smart plug for basic on/off scheduling.

Voice control setup

Connect a compatible smart plug to Alexa or Google Assistant. Enables voice commands but no temperature feedback.

Safety reminder

Verify the smart plug’s wattage rating exceeds the heater’s draw. Prevents overload and maintains safe operation.

Product highlights

  • AVH10 Whole Room Heater with Auto Climate: The AVH10 features Auto Climate Control that automatically adjusts and maintains a balanced room temperature, and its exterior stays cool to the touch while delivering enough heat for the whole room. Cool‑to‑touch housing reduces burn risk, and Auto Climate means you don’t need to constantly tweak settings when using a smart plug for on/off control.
  • 723DC Energy Smart Large Air Circulator: The 723DC uses a brushless DC motor that consumes up to 80% less energy and provides whole‑room circulation up to 100 feet with Vortex Action. Pairing a circulator with a heater can improve heat distribution, letting a modest‑power heater warm a larger area more efficiently.

While Vornado heaters aren’t directly smart‑home ready, a reliable smart plug gives you voice activation and scheduling, letting you enjoy convenient heating without compromising safety.