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Perhaps an Internet-connected thermostat is something I need to try to fully appreciate. No doubt the costs will come down, and capabilities will increase. And
by freyr 12y ago
Perhaps an Internet-connected thermostat is something I need to try to fully appreciate.
No doubt the costs will come down, and capabilities will increase. And as costs and capabilities increase, potential for innovation will increase.
But it would feel much more compelling if they had a strong application out of the gate (perhaps its networked thermostats). It would benefit from some initial momentum. Industry seems to be taking a "if we build it, they will come" approach, but this often doesn't work out in reality.
- FroshKiller 12y agoA big part of it is just geeking out over how cool it is that my thermostat is online. However, I'm the kind of guy who never remembers to change the thermostat's schedule before I leave home for a trip, and this thing has already made it possible for me to correct that mistake without having to go back to the house or ask a friend to go over and do it for me. Over the lifetime of the thermostat, that will more than cover its cost in savings off my electric bill.