Smart Thermostats

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 […]

Seeing the Ecobee flash a green light might seem annoying, but it’s expected behavior. We’ll explain the significance of this light, guide you through handling it, and show you steps to turn it off if it becomes a nuisance. Why Is My Ecobee Flashing Green? Seeing a green light flicker on your Ecobee thermostat? It’s

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.

Ecobee’s original room sensors played a key role in their thermostat setup, giving them an edge over rivals like Nest. So, it sparked quite a reaction when Ecobee replaced these with the latest smart sensors. In this post, we’ll break down the main differences between Ecobee’s smart sensor and room sensor. You’ll learn about the

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