Temperatures are finally starting
to come down (subject to change within the hour due to being in Illinois). In
my house this means that my wife has asked if we should turn on the furnace a
half dozen times or so over the weekend.
I say no, but it’s a losing battle, and I will eventually give in, but
why not take full advantage a piece of smart home technology known as the Smart
Thermostat?
A smart thermostat is a Wi-Fi enabled thermostat that allows you to control your home’s heating and cooling temperature setting from your smart devices, such as a phone, tablet, or computer. This allows you the perks of being able to remotely control your heating and cooling systems, track your energy usage, and ultimately save money. No more wasting money by heating or cooling your home while you’re away. Today’s thermostats can also react to changing weather predictions, they can proactively begin cooling your home before a heatwave, or to kick on the heat if it starts to get chilly, all within parameters you’re able to set.
Installation can be
done by the homeowner, even if you’re not the most tech-savvy, but you must
have the proper hardware. You WILL need
a thermostat with a C wire, but do not fret, most companies do sell adapters
that you can install if your setup doesn’t include one. From here, installation
is simply cutting off the power, removing the old thermostat, connecting the
new wires, installing the new faceplate, restoring power, and then setting up
the application.
One of the benefits
of having smart devices is their ability to communicate with other smart
devices within the home, you can set up your thermostat to work in conjunction
with smart humidifies, air purifiers, and Alexa capable devices.
As always if you need help with anything streaming or smart
home related you can contact us at 309-778-8611 or by emailing us at OneSource@midcentury.com
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