Smart thermostats, radiator valves, AC controllers and other smart climate-control devices are really useful. Not only can they save you a ton of money, they can also allow you to adapt your home’s climate control according to everyone’s routines.
Nest’s Eco mode is great for saving energy and money, but sometimes it can be a bit too aggressive, leaving you feeling too hot or cold. If you’re finding that Eco mode is kicking in when you don’t want it to, don’t worry; you’re not alone. As a Nest user myself, I put together this … Read more
Companies like Nest make installing smart thermostats simple enough that just about anybody can do it. You could also hire an expert if wiring isn’t your strong suit and you find the process complicated and intimidating. After all, those connections need caution, right? If you recently got this smart thermostat, we’re giving you everything you … Read more
If you are anything like the average American, you may have a smart home device around your home. Daylight Savings Time is around the corner, so is your gadget ready for it? When the time changes in the wee hours on a Friday evening, it may throw your Switchbot off its schedule a bit. Still, … Read more
For over 15 years, Ecobee’s energy-effecient products have helped many save money with their innovative smart thermostats, which utilize indoor temperature sensors. But some may wonder; does Ecobee have outdoor temperature sensors? When it comes to outdoor temperature sensors, unfortunately, Ecobee does not have an outdoor sensor. There may, however, be ways to work around … Read more
If you’ve got a big home with multiple floors or a wide, open layout, chances are that one Ecobee thermostat won’t cut it. That’s because one unit won’t offer enough control over your entire HVAC system, and you’ll probably end up wasting energy. So how many Ecobee Thermostats Do You Need? The number of Ecobee … Read more
“My smart thermostat has really improved my home life” – said no one ever. When smart ‘learning’ thermostats burst onto the scene in 2011, they did so to great fanfare. After all, they are smart. They learn. They will massively improve your home life… or so the marketing promised. The reality is a lot more … Read more
The ecobee smart thermostat is one of the leading choices when it comes to bringing some elegance to your HVAC system. This smart thermostat comes packed with features that handle everything from learning your daily routine to nuanced scheduling options. On the top of every homeowner’s mind is humidity. Not only is this about comfort, … Read more
A single-zone smart thermostat can either put the whole house’s heating on, or off. It can’t control individual rooms (well, not without automatic dampers – which are rarely fitted in residential homes). In my opinion, this is one of the many flaws of smart thermostats. But what about smart radiator valves? Can these swoop in … Read more
Underfloor heating provides soft, gentle heating from underfoot throughout the day, giving a nice, natural feel to a house’s heating provision. This is especially compared to an occasional blast of warm air (or heat from a wall-mounted radiator) that many houses provide. So I wanted to explore how well the Nest Learning Thermostat range and … Read more
Ecobee makes one of the best smart home thermostats on the market. It comes fully ready to work with both Alexa and HomeKit. It also comes with all the features you’d expect from a modern smart thermostat. Even with all these features, many users have been struggling to get their HVAC fans under control when … Read more