The ComfortCall is an accessory that allows users to remotely adjust the Slimline residential thermostat from any telephone. Using voice recognition and voice synthesis, it talks to the user over the ...

If I may (slightly) misquote “American Pie” singer Don McLean: January made me shiver. And that was interesting. I’d forgotten what single digits felt like. Of course, when I say “single digits,” I’m ...

Before you leave on your last, late-summer vacation, don’t forget to give your HVAC system a break too. Turning your thermostat up a few degrees while you’re gone in the summer will surely save you ...

Lux's $153 Kono Smart Thermostat might be worth your money if you're looking for a relatively affordable thermostat with neat-looking hardware and lots of smart home integrations. The single knob on ...

Nest customers can already save money by opting into a rewards program or having their thermostat automatically adjust their home’s temperature while they sleep. Now the company is launching a “Time ...

When it gets cold out, most people are tempted to crank the heat up, but there are more economical ways to heat your house ...

People in a building know when they are hot or cold. This device simply asks them, and then adjusts the temperature accordingly. We’ve all worked in offices that get uncomfortably hot in the winter, ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — If you’re a Portlander with air conditioning who is used to keeping your thermostat low through the summer months, you may be in for a surprise Monday and Tuesday evening.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- If you own a smart thermostat, you might your air conditioning temperature automatically rising if the state asks people to help conserve energy. With triple-digit ...

Then there's the question of changing the temperature at night or when you're not home. The Department of Energy suggests you ...