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Features You Didn’t Realize a Smart Thermostat Could Have

November 7th, 2024 by eshoop

Hand holding a smart phone next to a wall mounted thermostat, setting the temperature of the thermostat via the smart phone.

Smart home systems allow you to be precise in controlling the temperature, making them more energy-efficient than traditional thermostats. This is important because energy-efficient smart thermostats use less energy, lower electric bills, and release fewer environmental emissions.

 

What Is a Smart Thermostat?

A smart thermostat is a device that can connect to Wi-Fi. This allows you to set the temperature of your air conditioner or heater from smart devices, such as a computer, tablet, or phone. Smart thermostats can be set to automatically adjust to both the internal and external temperature and be set on timers to help you save energy.

 

Smart thermostats learn your preferences and adjust to these desires automatically. For example, you may be habitually lowering the temperature before bed. Your smart thermostat will remember this and automatically set this temperature for you when it is time to rest for the night. They also learn to analyze the weather to adjust the temperature on the inside according to the temperature on the outside.

 

These thermostats prevent an exceptionally high energy bill if you unintentionally leave your air conditioner or heater on. For example, if you forget that you must adjust the timing because you are coming home later than usual, you can change it from your smart device and prevent it from coming on when you are not home.

 

Convenience and Comfort

Smart thermostats are highly convenient because they allow you to adjust your thermostat from anywhere. You can schedule when you would like the air conditioner or the heater to come on so that your home is the temperature you want it to be when you first walk in the door.

 

Health and Environmental Benefits

These thermostats improve the indoor air quality of your home. For example, your smart thermostat allows you to set different temperatures for different areas in the house, reducing indoor pollutants. Dust mites and mold thrive in very warm or humid conditions, so keeping these locations cooler prevents them from spreading.

 

These thermostats also offer environmental benefits. They can use algorithms and sensors to heat and cool your home according to your specifications. This reduces the energy your heating and cooling systems need, decreasing your carbon footprint.

 

Are Smart Thermostats Hard to Use?

There’s a common myth that smart thermostats are difficult to use, but this is only a myth. Manufacturers create smart thermostats with the customer in mind. They ensure that the instructions are written so that anyone can understand them. If you still need help, you can always contact customer support.

 

The Future of Home Climate Control

In the future, smart thermostats can interact with all your smart home devices from many different brands. This includes various smart home systems, beginning with wifi routers and including home assistant devices.

 

Technology is also evolving, and energy efficiency is improving. Its intelligence and ability to work with other devices will increase even more.

 

Conclusion

Smart thermostats provide energy efficiency and cost savings, convenience and comfort, and health and environmental benefits. These benefits will make your home a more comfortable place and lower your electric bills. Contact us at Thornton Heating Service to learn more about what a smart thermostat could do for your home.