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Nest is a very popular name in the smart thermostat market and for many it is the “go to” name if you want a high-quality smart thermostat that will function properly, save you money and add the convenience many people look for. However, believe it or not, there are other makes and models that have begun to make their mark in the smart thermostat market and can compete or … [Read more...] about Emerson Sensi Smart Thermostat Review – How Does This Thermostat Compare to The Others?

Summertime makes your air conditioner work double time and, as a result, people often get stressed about their electricity costs doubling up, too. This is the problem that the Mistbox tries to solve.  The Mistbox can save your cooling cost while also ensuring that you do not waste water.  Mistbox sells for a bit expensive amount (price check here), but is it worth … [Read more...] about Mistbox Review: Does this Smart HVAC Device Really Save Costs?

Using a smart thermostat is a great way to reduce your energy bills without sacrificing comfort.  There is no sense in freezing during the winter or suffering from the summer heat just to save a few dollars. Z-Wave thermostats help you cut down electricity costs while reinforcing your efforts at automating your home. And while the market currently has several serious … [Read more...] about The Best Z Wave Thermostats – Z-Wave Compatible Smart Thermostats

Not everyone has the need for a full smart home heating system with a space-age smart thermostat and the funky cooling solutions. However, most people have the odd room that needs warming, and there has to be a better way than the old fashioned oil, fan or electric heaters. So, for a cold bathroom, or if you just have a corner of a room that the central heating can’t quite … [Read more...] about Holmes Eco Smart Heater Review: All You Need to Know

While the Nest Learning Thermostat may have paved the way for smart thermostats from other manufacturers, there is no shortage of competition for Nest in 2015. One of these new products is the Honeywell Lyric Smart Thermostat and although in many respects it seems to pay homage to the Nest unit, Honeywell has added a few features of its own to stand out in an increasingly … [Read more...] about Honeywell Lyric Smart Thermostat Review: Should You Buy It?

Smart thermostats broadly fall into two categories, the minimalist Nest circular style and a makeover of the more common rectangular models, with full touchscreens and lots of extra pizazz to tempt buyers. However, while styling might be an issue for some, we’re more concerned about features, practicality and user experience, so this head to head will see which offers the … [Read more...] about Venstar vs Ecobee – Which is the Better Thermostat Option?

Smart thermostats are sexy. When you think about home automation and smart devices, smart thermostats would surely come to mind. These devices are inherently useful because they can keep you comfortable, while also taking care of the budget side of things. With smart thermostats, gone are the days when you would need to adjust room temperature manually. You can even … [Read more...] about The Best Smart Thermostats Currently Available for 2023

One of the key selling points of the smart home concept if flexibility and finer control over your heating settings. This flagship segment has seen rapid development in just a few years, with some products already up to their third generation. All this energy and activity is thanks to unit sales rising fast, as the wider consumer market wakes up to the benefits on … [Read more...] about Ecobee vs Honeywell Lyric – Is the Ecobee 3 or Honeywell Lyric a Smarter Choice?

We are always looking for a way to cut energy cost and save money in every manner we can. Cutting energy cost will help up to put money towards other things we need the most. One of the simplest ways to cut energy cost is concentrating on the things we use the most. More than likely the most used appliance in any home is the heating and cooling system. Bottom Line up Front: … [Read more...] about Ecobee vs Nest Smart Thermostat Comparison [UPDATED for 2022]

Smart thermostats have been on the market for several years now, offering consumers improved energy efficiency and a long list of features that make daily life more convenient. The first smart thermostats introduced to the market were certainly interesting and fun gadgets to experiment with, but they left a lot to be desired in terms of a finished product that delivered real … [Read more...] about Ecobee Thermostat Review – Is the Ecobee a Good Smart Thermostat?