Smart thermostats can be pretty stupid at times. That dreaded Ecobee “Calibrating Heat/Cool Disabled” message is a prime example. When your system stalls during calibration, it’s entirely useless, and your home can quickly get uncomfortably hot or unbearably cold. In this article, we’ll show you what to do when your Ecobee says calibrating for longer …
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While it can be agitating, the Ecobee flashing green light is a normal part of its operation. In this article, you’ll learn what this light means, what to do when you see it, and how to disable it if it’s bothering you. Why Is My Ecobee Flashing Green? A flashing or blinking green light on …
Nest is much easier to use than old-school thermostats, but no device is perfect. In this Nest thermostat troubleshooting guide, we’ll address the most common problems with Nest thermostats, including battery, Wi-Fi, and sensor issues. 1. Nest Thermostat Flashing Green Light A blinking green light indicates that your thermostat is receiving a Google software update. …
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Ecobee’s old room sensors were a crucial part of their thermostat system, offering one of the biggest reasons to try them over competitors like Nest. That’s why it caused quite a stir when Ecobee discontinued the room sensor in favor of the newer smart sensors. In this article, I’ll go over the key differences between …
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The smarter our homes get, the more we have to worry about the impact of internet outages. Smart thermostats are incredibly convenient when your network is online but does Nest Thermostat work without Wi-Fi? Most functions of your Nest Thermostat will work without Wi-Fi. It will still do everything a dumb thermostat does, including maintaining …
