# Should I buy those Zigbee thermostats

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**Created:** [5 November 2020 10:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/should-i-buy-those-zigbee-thermostats/35365 "2020-11-05T10:07:14Z")\
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I simply use http-request nodes to do whatever I need. I've not actually set/changed a schedule yet but I believe it to be possible the same as changing anything else like a setpoint on a specific device.

The Python API is a good source of info on working with the API and it certainly says you can change the schedule:

> **[asantaga/wiserheatingapi](https://github.com/asantaga/wiserheatingapi)**
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> This is a simple python API for interacting with the wiser heating system - asantaga/wiserheatingapi

Haha, I note that the Python API actually references my blog post, that's funny. 🤣 The Home Assistant Wiser repo has some more info on [controlling schedules via the Python API](https://github.com/asantaga/wiserHomeAssistantPlatform#managing-schedules-with-home-assistant).

[This article](https://www.automatedhome.co.uk/reviews/drayton-wiser-smart-heating-controls-review-part-4-1-year-older-much-wiser.html) has a good extended review that is worth reading as are the comments. In fact, the author asked me to collaborate on some additional articles but I really didn't have time to do them justice.

[https://community.home-assistant.io/t/drayton-wiser/40358/28](https://community.home-assistant.io/t/drayton-wiser/40358/28) also indicates that you can control schedules.

If I get any time, I'll have a go at some of this.

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Oh, and the cloud part of the Wiser system is compatible with Alexa and Google Home. We can change the heat via GH.

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Update: Just checked the Python API PR that added schedule handling and it all looks as straight-forward as I imagined it to be.

> <https://github.com/asantaga/wiserheatingapi/pull/9/commits/9e1ff0b016e8da8ecdec61724e8e99f1e1d3fc96>

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