Pro Setup, Wi-Fi verification, and on-site homeowner training keep smart controls from turning into service headaches ...

New York utility companies New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E) say to set your thermostat "as low as comfort permits," as 3% more energy could be used ...

As winter slowly settles over Alabama and cooler mornings start to become the norm, many homeowners are bracing for higher energy bills. With heating costs on the rise, finding the right thermostat ...

Cold temperatures may be here to stay in Colorado. Wanting to stay warm and comfortable at home can bring stress over the prospect of using too much energy for heating. Start the day smarter. Get all ...

It happens each year when the weather turns cold: The coats, hats, sweaters and blankets come out. The lights come on earlier. And the arguments over how high or low to set the thermostat begin. But ...

Google shut off remote control functionality in first- and second-generation Nest thermostats in October. After the downgrade, security researcher Cody Kociemba created a solution to bring these old ...

As of last month, the older Nest Thermostats have effectively died, as Google has pulled the plug on most of their features. While many will end up replacing the decade-old hardware, a clever new ...

The popular website Consumer Reports (CR) conducted lab tests on both the Google Nest Thermostat (2020) and the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen), and also used them at home to get a real-world ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Nothing makes me feel more like the homeowner I’m not than checking my thermostat. It ...

Ohio lawmakers are weighing a new energy program that would let utilities temporarily adjust household thermostats and water heaters — but only for customers who sign up. House Bill 427, introduced ...

Power saver programs are utility-sponsored demand response initiatives that help reduce electricity usage during periods of peak demand. These programs typically target central air conditioners (AC) ...