The potential for generative AI and large language models to take the complexity out of the smart home, making it easier to set up, use, and manage connected devices, is compelling. So is the promise ...

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Aim to set your thermostat to at least 55°F, or slightly higher for older homes or those with exterior plumbing. A smart thermostat can help you manage temps remotely and may offer freeze protection ...

Thankfully, my old boiler wasn’t too old and was performing the basics okay, although it never quite kept up with the house. I live in a three-bed home and it always felt like the boiler was slightly ...

If you have opened an electricity bill recently and done a double-take at the total, you aren’t alone. Although energy prices have fallen from their peak, they are still running above the pre-Russia ...

Smart IoT devices are likely the weakest link in your network. Hackers can abuse something as seemingly benign as a network-connected thermostat to gain unauthorized access, install malware, or brick ...

Although this approach differs from existing local integrations, the data structures returned appear to be similar, making it a potential fit for integration into this package. I have successfully ...

Here’s what to know about potential savings on your power bill, and the environmental benefits. Credit...Photo by Kim Raff for The New York Times Supported by By Sofia Quaglia Smart thermostats first ...

German technology manufacturer Bosch fixed a vulnerability affecting a popular line of smart thermostats in October, the company disclosed this week. Researchers from Bitdefender discovered an issue ...