How Do Smart Thermostats Work? Smart thermostats come equipped with built-in sensors that monitor your home's ambient temperature, humidity, and in many models, occupancy or motion.

How smart thermostats save money Smart thermostat savings come in two parts. First, you save money by implementing heating and cooling settings that lower the house's energy usage.

House Bill 427, introduced this week in the General Assembly, would create opt-in “demand response” program aimed at cutting ...

Also: The best smart blinds and shades of 2025 Similarly, placing a thermostat too close to heat-producing appliances is a recipe for inefficiency.

Smart thermostats can help you reduce energy usage while keeping your home cool, but they do track your daily activity to intelligently adjust the temperature. Here's what you should know about ...