The Nest got people to look at formerly mundane appliances like a thermostat in a new way, as something that should be smarter and could stand to get better-looking too. We loved the last Honeywell Wi ...

PCWorld explores geofencing, a location-based automation feature that creates virtual perimeters around your home to trigger smart device actions automatically. This technology matters for smart home ...

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Paul is an android fanatic and smart home architect aiming to turn his home into the Enterprise. He is infected by the wanderlust and checks off countries every year. His other job engages his fluency ...

When it comes to the Smart Thermostat Wars (is that a thing yet?), there’s no love lost between Honeywell and Google-owned Nest. The high-profile Nest Learning Thermostat triggered a nasty patent ...

From the moment you see one, a smart thermostat looks cool. The cover plate is smooth, and there’s a clear digital read out. Unlike that grimy little hockey puck, with its analog dial and worn-out ...

Smart thermostats have been widely available for more than a decade now, and the consensus is clear: Yes, smart thermostats can be a worthwhile upgrade for many heating and cooling systems, trimming ...