The classic smart plug is a simple affair, a plug-in device that can automate and schedule on-off features for whatever you plug into it, like a lamp, coffeemaker or fountain. Emporia's model is a ...

Adjusting your thermostat at night. The Department of Energy recommends keeping your thermostat at 68-70 degrees during the day and lowering it at night. Setting your water heater to 120 degrees.

Your HVAC system is likely responsible for roughly half of your home's energy consumption, yet many homeowners unknowingly ...

With fuel prices expected to rise 10% or more this winter, making your home more energy efficient will really pay off.

As homeowners look to stay comfortable and control costs this winter, a new generation of smart thermostats is stepping up.

Energy costs during the winter can rise as quickly as the temperatures outside fall, and with Christmas right around the corner we probably have other more enjoyable things that we could apply that ...

With higher heating costs expected this winter, try these options to manage energy costs and make your home more comfortable as temperatures drop.

But there's a magic number that the U.S. Department of Energy says is optimal for home heating in the winter: 68 degrees when ...

Google has announced it won’t be providing software updates to its older Nest thermostats, including the gen 1 and gen 2 Learning Thermostats. However, a Reddit user has plans to create a website or ...

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Smart thermostats are moving beyond being a tech novelty. These devices adjust the temperature based on patterns and preferences to create a tailored environment. What makes a smart thermostat stand ...