Need to Monitor Your HVAC system? There’s an App for That!

We are on the go a lot now a days and being connected is important. Use of smartphones make our lives so much easier at times especially with the use of apps. There are apps you can put on your phone that can monitor your HVAC system when you are away. One of the ways you can monitor your system on the go is Nest. Nest is a thermostat that is installed in your home that controls your HVAC system the way a normal one would. It connects with Wifi and allows you to see your energy consumption and also sends you reports monthly on your usage. You can control up to 20 thermostats on your app. Nest also sends you notifications and alerts too. The app allows you to turn your HVAC system to energy saver mode when no one is home to use it.  Another one is the Hive. It is not as good as the Nest in linking and connecting but it works. On top of the HVAC control Hive offers it also offers lighting, window, and door sensors on the go. You can also monitor hot water use with the Hive system. It also uses geolocation to let you know when temperatures are too high or too low when you leave and enter your home. One downfall of Hive is that you can’t change temperature on the go like you can with Nest. Next is the Honeywell Lyric thermostat that learns and anticipates your HVAC needs. It uses geolocation and its learning capabilities to beat both of the previous competitors. Honeywell is a brand that has been well known in the industry for many years now. Like the other two thermostats, Lyric monitors the usage but it can create shortcuts for various occasions. One of these is to keep a consistent temperature when you need it for things like parties or gatherings. There are the top three smart thermostats on the market today. Call Bartlett Heating and Air today with any HVAC questions you may have.