Articles Tagged with ''smart thermostats''

The iComfort S30 smart thermostat’s Mobile Setup App lets technicians remotely monitor and adjust the system during setup without having to walk back and forth between the thermostat and the indoor/outdoor unit. 

Consumers in Chicago and across northern Illinois are now eligible for rebates on smart thermostats that can cut the cost of the devices nearly in half, making their convenience and increased control of energy use more affordable.

As thermostat technology continues to evolve and more and more products enter the market, manufacturers are beginning to recognize the need for a standardized definition of the smart thermostat.

Smart thermostats may not always be the best option for everyone. For many, a simpler thermostat without the bells and whistles is all they need and want.

Growing awareness and demand for smart home solutions has reached mass market scale, according to survey results from global technology research firm ON World.

In the U.S., smart thermostat makers market directly to end users, but, in Europe, it’s the utilities that are marketing these products.

The LUX/GEO smart thermostat can be installed with true-battery power and dual mounting positions (vertical or horizontal). 

Earth Networks® announced that its WeatherBug mobile app is the first to integrate big weather data, connected thermostats, and utility meter data to provide consumers with real-time analytics on how weather impacts their energy usage in order to make smarter home energy efficiency and utility cost decisions.

Many thermostat manufacturers are bringing Web-connected smart thermostats to the market, to compete with the Nest Learning Thermostat. Multi-service operators (MSOs), home security monitoring services, and others are taking a different approach — using connected thermostats as part of a wider smart home system.

The global smart thermostat market, including hardware and service, is expected to grow from $585.09 million in 2014 to reach $5.9 billion by 2020, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.82 percent from 2015 to 2020, according to a report published by MarketsandMarkets.