Nest looks like the classic Honeywell thermostat that many people may know.
Here's what it looks like:
Nest also has technology that lets it adjust itself automatically to your personal settings it can learn over time. Scientists say this is much more efficiant than adjusting it yourself because it will put it at a temperature that can save you money and be comfortable. It will glow red when heat is on and blue when AC is on.
It displays a green leaf when you turn the dial in the more efficient direction and can also shut itself off when you're not home. It does this with motion sensor that detects whether people are around or not to lower or higher the temperature accordingly.
Another great feature of Nest is that it has built in Wifi so you can control it from a smartphone, iPod app, etc.
Its' stainless steel dial also picks up the color of the wall it is mounted on so it can blend in with your house for a better looking thermostat.
Hopefully the Nest will be a great success because I honestly can see no downsides to this and believe it will overall benefit people and make their lives that much easier.
All information on Nest can be found here: http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2011-10/ipod-creator-aims-ipod-ize-home-energy-efficiency-tech
I seriously want to buy this thing. I always forget to turn the temperature up or down at home. I love the idea of wifi and using an app.
ReplyDeleteI've heard about this thing, it sounds really cool!
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