Find tips for using a smart thermostat in your Brooklyn home

One of the most appreciated smart home devices is the smart thermostat, and it’s not difficult to see why. You can save money on utility bills through scheduling or smart learning capabilities and change comfort levels from wherever you are via a smartphone app. If you want to make the most of your smart thermostat in Brooklyn, look into these simple tips.

Enable your smart thermostat to adjust independently

Setting schedules is one way to adjust comfort levels at specific times of the day. Programmable units are convenient, but there’s a better way. You can get smart thermostats that actually learn your preferred levels and adjust on their own. This functionality is enabled through a mix of smart home sensors, AI, and manual adjustments. Here’s more detail on how it works:

• Temperature tracking: Smart thermostats can monitor how you change settings to understand your tendencies. Over time, the thermostat will automatically adjust. It can even customize a schedule for your Brooklyn home independently. 

• Home and away detection: By utilizing linked smart home sensors like motion detectors, it can discern whether you’re present or away. Did you go on a vacation? Smart thermostats can automatically adjust to conserve energy.

• Geofencing: Your temperature settings can automatically update simply based on where you are. If your home security is equipped, you can define a custom geofencing area. Anytime you pass the boundary, your thermostat adjusts.

Taking advantage of these advanced features is easy. For example, if you have Vivint’s Smart Thermostat, you can simply activate the Smart Assistant in the app.

Change settings with the mobile app and voice commands

Even with a learning thermostat, you could still feel a little cool or warm on occasion in your Brooklyn home and want to adjust the temperature. Simply go to the smartphone app or give an instruction to your smart speaker! Getting a little sweaty while cooking dinner? Ask your smart speaker to lower the temperature. Did you not remember to change the temperature before departing on vacation? No problem. Make adjustments on the app from anywhere.

Connect your smart thermostat to other equipment in your Brooklyn smart home

Most smart home thermostats are part of a fully integrated system. You can create custom rules like the following:

• Shut down HVAC fans whenever a smoke alarm activates to help contain the proliferation of smoke and flames. You might even integrate fan schedules to improve circulation.
• Start energy-saving mode when your smart door lock secures as you depart.

You can configure communications so you know anytime a family member tweaks the temperature. If somebody goes overboard with the AC in your Brooklyn home, you can easily reset the settings.

Monitor your energy consumption

Leading smart thermostats are connected to apps that allow you to monitor energy consumption. You can often check weekly or monthly reporting and tweak your settings according to the data they offer. You might even find tips on how to reduce your electric bill.

Smarter comfort in Brooklyn starts with Vivint

Lower bills without sacrificing comfort with Vivint’s Smart Thermostat. Featuring all the capabilities you seek, like geofencing and automatic adjustments, this learning thermostat is an integral piece of your complete smart home in Brooklyn. Call (929) 552-2194 or submit our form to connect with a Vivint representative today.