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55galBucketHunter t1_iyalec7 wrote

Not to sound like a Luddite but what are the advantages to this over the old round dial I have? I’m interested but is there a benefit or is it just cell phone connectivity

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b4ngl4d3sh t1_iyazo50 wrote

Just another way to let Google further into your home and habits. I'll stay manual, thanks.

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55galBucketHunter t1_iyb18d6 wrote

Yeah it doesn’t seem like it does anything you can’t do manually with some diligence.

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MavDrake OP t1_iyalkjy wrote

It learns your heating and cooling habits... it can save your money.

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55galBucketHunter t1_iyamggx wrote

How?

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MavDrake OP t1_iyanltd wrote

The main way smart thermostats save electricity is by reducing your heating and cooling automatically when it's not needed. The device determines the need by predicting when people are home and away.

Smart thermostats like the ecobee smart thermostat can reduce energy bills by up to 23%.

My pops has a nest and he says it definitely works.

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mantisMD97 t1_iye972q wrote

Not into having a thermostat that listens to me speak, and if it’s paying attention to when I’m home or not home I definitely don’t want it.

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