Cold weather WARNING: Make sure your thermostat is at THIS number to prevent frozen pipes

Cold weather, such as the current UK weather climate, can affect your central heating, causing the problem of frozen pipes. Frozen pipes, such as a frozen condensate pipe, can prevent your boiler from working, which means you will have to pay a hefty cost. In fact, it is said to be one of the most […]

Martin Lewis: Set your thermostat to THIS to save money on heating and energy bills

Many homeowners during winter time are tempted to turn their thermostats to the highest setting possible in order to keep cold drafts at bay.  Others suggest keeping the heating on for long periods of time set on a low heat can save you money.  Express.co.uk has explained the three simple DIY steps to avoiding leaks […]

Move over Nest, U.K.’s Hive Thermostat is making its way stateside

For British residents, there is something called the Hive Active Heating package. This is a service plan backed by the British Gas parent company Centrica. By signing up, a representative will install a Hive smart thermostat that controls both the user’s HVAC system and water heater. After succeeding in the U.K., Hive is ready to […]

Nest reportedly planning a cheaper smart thermostat for “under $200”

(credit: Nest) Alphabet’s Nest smart home company hasn’t made much news since CEO and founder Tony Fadell left the company. We know the company hasn’t delivered on the promised expansion plans under Alphabet, and the group isn’t for sale, but what about products? According to a report from Bloomberg, the company is looking downmarket and is planning to debut […]

Amazon’s smart home consult figured out how to connect a 50-year-old thermostat

Having set up countless smart-home products, I have the routine pretty much down. Setting them up usually involves downloading the app, connecting the device to the Wi-Fi, and selecting preferences to make the product more automated so I have to use the app as little as possible. That doesn’t mean the process is always seamless, […]

Tip: Take Control of Your Hotel Room Thermostat

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