Smart Home

How Do Smart Thermostats Work?

The smart thermostat is a relatively recent invention, with the first one being released in 2007. Despite being a reasonably new technology, thousands have switched from manual programmable thermostats to advanced smart thermostats that you can control remotely with a smartphone app. How do smart thermostats work? With a regular thermostat, you use a dial

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Wink vs. SmartThings Hubs

Creating your very own smart home ecosystem can be exciting. But can also be overwhelming to try to figure out which features to add and how to control them all. That’s where a smart hub comes in. A hub helps connect devices together, so they’re simple for you to control. Two of the most popular

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7 Tips to Save on Energy

Is your smart thermostat working as smartly as it could be? While various models promise comfort, convenience and energy savings, these high-tech alternatives to traditional thermostats need a little help from those who install them. It’s not quite as simple as purchasing one, installing it, and then sitting back and watching your energy bill drop.

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