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a refrigerator doesn't need the internet to tell you what you need. I'm not a big fan of 'the internet of things'. I see no use for an overpriced thermostat t
by autokad 12y ago
a refrigerator doesn't need the internet to tell you what you need. I'm not a big fan of 'the internet of things'. I see no use for an overpriced thermostat that I could achieve the same result by just turning down the thermostat when i leave. If I am forgetful, perhaps I could apply some sticky note technology.
not to be mentioned politicians have been saying 'we need to upgrade our electric system to a smart grid...' i was like oh cool, whats a smart grid? i was thinking like super efficient wires that had little resistance and cool switching systems. no, its just meters on your residence that can measure electricity so precise they can tell when someone stays over, or when you turn on the lights.
The electric company is trying to force me to switch, keep calling for an appointment. no thanks.
- Sanddancer 12y agoOne of the other things that more finely-grained monitoring can do is to help let you know if/when your appliances might need service before they completely break. Like if the load in your refrigerator suddenly spikes because the compressor's going out, you can call a tech out to take a look at it before you come home to a house full of spoiled milk. Or for your air conditioner, you may want to schedule to get the ducts cleaned because there's a clog somewhere. There are quite a few little things that this sort of monitoring can help you with and save you money.
- icebraining 12y agoWouldn't it be more sensible to put that into the appliance itself? Detecting at the endpoint seems more reliable (since it's not mixed with other devices, and can be calibrated to the specific model) and private, and while it requires some redundancy in sensors, it avoids the need for a complex monitoring network.
- Animats 12y agoThat's quite common for commercial HVAC gear. There are lots of commercial HVAC units regularly sending pager-type messages to a maintenance service. Again, that's been around for years.
- YokoZar 12y agoThe main advantage to smart meters is it becomes possible to implement time-of-day pricing. That way you can run your dishwasher/laundry before bed and have it actually be cheaper than if you just turned it on during peak hours.