Your smart thermostat is designed to save you money without any extra effort on your part. Of course, this doesn’t mean you don’t have any control over how it works and how much money you can save. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your smart thermostat: 

How it works

Right out of the box, a smart thermostat has default settings designed to reduce your electricity consumption at every turn. You can fine-tune your temperature control to fit your needs, but even just having a smart device connected to your heating or cooling system is a step in the right direction.

Electronic eyes vs calendar setup

Smart thermostats generally work in one of two ways: with electronic “eyes” or by using a calendar. A thermostat with “eyes” can detect movement and know when you’re in the house or a specific room. A calendar you can program hours or even weeks in advance, regardless of whether you’re actually home. 

Machine learning helps the thermostat collect information about your schedule and activity, so it can cool or heat the living space as efficiently as possible.

Movement in the home

Electronic eyes can tell if you’re at home, but they’re not so advanced to program the thermostat based on what you’re doing at home. For example, if you’re working up a sweat with an intense home workout or getting into some vigorous cleaning, you may need to adjust temperature settings manually to stay comfortable.  

Smart thermostats can pay for themselves sooner than you might think. You’ll also feel more comfortable and more at ease without having to remember to change important settings manually. Keep these benefits in mind if you’re thinking of upgrading your home.