For the home network, an internet enabled thermostat can be one of the more rewarding, yet more intimidating things you can install. On the surface internet enabled thermostats may seem to blur the line between necessity and a home network device that is simply cool to have. This blurring often comes without knowing the power of what can ultimately be done with a thermostat hooked in to the grid of your home network. To get this three part home networking series underway ecobee has sent me one of their Smart thermostats (
EB-STAT-02) with Remote sensor module (
EB-RSM-01), that I will install and set up, give a comprehensive review of its features, and look at some long-term projects that can be accomplished, highlighting how it can be an effective and money-saving home network device.
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