Smart Sauna Controls & Why They are Worth the Upgrade
Posted on 18 June 2026
Owning an indoor cabin sauna already offers you maximum convenience and accessibility to soothing sauna sessions. With sauna technology, you can ramp up this convenience even further. While some may be iffy about splurging on technology upgrades when building their home sauna, it is highly recommended and widely regarded as a worthwhile investment. Upgrading your sauna controls can enhance both the user experience and the performance of your sauna. The more convenient your sauna is to use, the more you will use it. If you’re looking to invest in a top-quality sauna in Canada, look no further than SaunaFin. Build a quote today.
Here is a breakdown of why smart sauna controls are worth the upgrade.
What Are Smart Sauna Controls?
Smart sauna controls refer to external controls that allow you to adjust the temperature of your sauna without actually having to step into your sauna and physically touch your sauna heater. Smart controls can range in their capabilities. Some control panels are located directly outside your sauna, whereas some sauna controls are accessible from mobile devices and offer advanced scheduling features and temperature controls.
The exact type of sauna controls your sauna could be equipped with is going to be determined by the sauna heater you select.
What Smart Control Options are Available
At SaunaFin, we offer a few different sauna heater options that can be upgraded to include smart controls.
The SaunaCraft Heater Control features an easy-to-use touchpad with an electronic thermostat and timer. It also includes a delay-start function, Fahrenheit/Celsius settings, and optional remote-start capabilities for Smart Home integration.
The Tylo Sense Combi, Mikko Sauna Heaters and SaunaCraft Heaters offer smart sauna controls. Both the Tylo Sense Combi and Mikko Sauna Heaters offer Wi-Fi control systems and have their own designated apps that allow you to completely control your sauna from your smartphone. You’ll be able to control the temperature, steam level, and preheating while saving different presets and user profiles.
- SaunaCraft Heaters: Offers an optional remote control that is compatible with smart home integration.
- Tylo Sense Combi: This heater offers the Cloud Elite Control system.
- Mikko Sauna Heaters: This heater offers SaunaLogic2® Controls.
The Benefits of Upgrading to Smart Sauna Controls
- Greater Convenience: Certain smart controls allow you to set automatic timers for your sauna heater or even preheat your sauna from your sauna. This way, you don’t have to go into your basement or bathroom to get your sauna ready for a session.
- Personalized Sauna Experience: Smart controls for your sauna make adjusting settings based on wellness goals significantly easier. With some more advanced systems, such as the Cloud Elite Control & WellAccess™ App that pairs with Tylo heaters, you can save different user profiles and temperature settings for a personalized sauna experience.
- Improved Energy Efficiency: Being able to heat your sauna remotely helps improve energy efficiency, as you have more flexibility to schedule the preheating time according to your routine.
Upgrade Your Home Sauna Routine with Smart Controls
Smart sauna controls do far more than add modern technology to your indoor cabin sauna; they make every sauna session easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable. From remote start capabilities to personalized settings and improved energy management, these upgrades help you get the most out of your investment. Get the most out of your sauna with a custom home sauna from SaunaFin. Start customizing yours today.
