Especially when they’re multistage. I mean, not necessarily that they have to be always online, but they do benefit a lot from more smarts than the basic thermostats of the past.
Smart thermostats are no better than $30 programmable thermostats, which don’t randomly change temps and don’t rely on servers.
I’m a sucker who bought one.
No, that’s demonstrably untrue. The way smart thermostats can make better decisions about temperature management does lower energy usage even on traditional setups. They’re essential on heat pumps in colder climates.
Smart thermostats are no better than $30 programmable thermostats, which don’t randomly change temps and don’t rely on servers. I’m a sucker who bought one.
No, that’s demonstrably untrue. The way smart thermostats can make better decisions about temperature management does lower energy usage even on traditional setups. They’re essential on heat pumps in colder climates.