Smart thermostats are becoming an increasingly popular addition to homes all over the country, especially among home automation lovers. They reduce the use of heating and cooling systems and give you control over the temperature in your home from anywhere, making it extremely enticing to homeowners. But before you begin experiencing these benefits, here's what you should know to install a smart thermostat system in your home successfully.
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Read nowBefore ever installing a smart thermostat in your home, you must find out if your HVAC can communicate with a smart thermostat's technology. Typically, it comes down to what type of system you have and the wiring (or lack of wiring) between that equipment and the thermostat. Here's what you should look for to ensure that your HVAC is compatible:
It would be best if you considered the fact that you'll have to cover up the rectangle of discolored paint in the outline of your old thermostat before installing its smart counterpart. If you have a security system installed, does your security network have the ability to connect to a smart thermostat? If so, what protocols does your security system use? Your home security system and smart thermostat must use the same protocols to ensure easy communication and use. Most smart thermostats use WiFi, but some use Z-Wave or Bluetooth.
If you install a smart thermostat system on your own, will it nullify any warranties that come with the thermostat? You should know if your smart thermostat needs to be professionally installed before changing your entire heating and cooling system. Lastly, if you have a voice assistant as part of an already existing home automation setup, make sure it's compatible with the smart thermostat that you want to install. There won't be any voice assistant associated with connecting the new device.
Smart thermostats are a great way to upgrade your home with an intuitive way to control temperature and save money. By doing your due diligence and taking the right steps to ensure that your home is compatible upfront, the installation of a smart thermostat should be relatively simple.