Smart thermostats give you complete control over your home’s temperature.
Smart technology is really starting to dominate many aspects of our lives. The popularity of smart phones, smart cars, and smart homes has exploded over the last 10 years or so. One of the latest smart crazes is the smart thermostat. So what exactly are smart thermostats?
Your regular home thermostat allows you to control the temperature of your home. You can walk over and adjust it to be warmer or cooler depending on how you’re comfortable. A smart thermostat is fully programmable. This means that there is a digital control interface of some sort that allows you to control any number of HVAC features, depending on the model of smart thermostat you have.
Different Types of Smart Thermostats
Just like everything else, there are different types of smart thermostats. The one you choose will depend on the features you want. Many are wifi-enabled and can be controlled from anywhere with an Internet connection by logging into your account. Smart thermostats can be programmed to change their temperature at different times of day. Other smart thermostats learn from your habits and program themselves to fit them, that’s what makes them so “smart”. The best models do both: program themselves based on your habits, but allow you to make changes remotely just in case you need it.
A Smart Thermostat Investment Can Save You Money
Smart thermostats also help you track how your temperature adjustments affect your energy consumption. Over time, this can really help you save money. Sometimes an adjustment of just a couple of degrees can make you use less energy, and ultimately lower your utility bills. You can save money and protect the environment too! A study performed by the EPA’s Energy Star program concluded that homes with programmable or smart thermostats could save up to $180 per year on heating and cooling. Since smart thermostat models are priced anywhere from $200 to $500, your thermostat could pay for itself in just a couple of years.
Integrated Technologies Group Can Help Integrate Your Smart Home Technologies
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