THE BENEFITS OF A SMART THERMOSTAT
From smartphones to smart cars, to smart home appliances, everything is becoming more intuitive to better serve consumers. There is a push for smarter technology, and your heating and cooling system is no different. Smart thermostats are available in a variety of styles offering many basic to advanced features. How do smart thermostats work? Smart thermostats are made up of 3 basic components: The first one plugs directly into your HVAC system. This part communicates directly with the second component, the thermostat control itself. The third part is the smart thermostat app, which is downloaded to your smartphone, tablet or computer. These three parts work together to allow you to adjust your home’s temperature from any location, as long as you have a wireless or internet connection. Some higher-end models may offer more, such as smart ‘learning’ models, which require no programming; smartphone tracking, adjusting temperatures as family members get closer to home; or additional se