Tag: energy use

Just a decade ago, the idea we could control our home’s climate with a single thermostat that could also learn our day-to-day habits to maximize our energy use was the thing of science fiction. Today, gadgets like smart thermostats make smart home climate control not just doable, but a mainstream option for energy-savvy homeowners. The smart home industry shows no signs of slowing down either; and according to Gartner, 8.4 billion connected tools were projected to be in use by 2017, up 31 percent from 2016. With that many connected devices flooding the market, how will our connected devices play a role in how we live our lives at home?