How can I monitor the temperature in my home remotely? You might be looking to keep track of your pet’s comfort, save money on heating and cooling costs, or prevent your pipes from freezing. Whatever your need, there are a few remote home temperature monitors that you can choose from.
Remote Monitors
There are a few different brands of simple remote monitors that you can use to keep an eye on your home’s real-time temperature. Most modern systems have multiple sensors, allowing you keep track of different spaces in your home. This is great for those with pet reptiles, large freezers, or other small areas of the home that need to be kept at a different temperature than the rest.
Most also come with built-in apps that you can check in with whenever you’re curious about the temperature. However, they do not rely on your diligence alone. Many brands will send you text or email alerts when there has been a drastic change in temperature. This is ideal for people on vacations, or those monitoring the temperature of their rental home.
When you’re choosing them, take extra care to see what kind of monthly subscription the monitor charges after the introductory period.
Are you looking for more information on smart thermostats? Our team at Cedarwood Heating & Cooling would be happy to help. Give us a call today.
Smart Thermostats
Smart thermostats, like the EcoBee, are another way to monitor your home’s temperature when you’re not there. They provide more services than the simple remote monitors. For example, the EcoBee Smart thermostat can control the temperature for you. They can save you 23 percent on your annual energy costs by turning off your furnace or air conditioner when you’re not home and turning it on in time for your arrival at home.
In addition, the EcoBee app will allow you to change the temperature in your home, from the app, even when you’re not there. The software aims to adapt to your routine, but if you make a change that you know the app can’t predict, you can adjust the temperature on your phone.
Why Monitor Your Home Temperature Remotely?
What’s the use of keeping tabs on your home’s temperature? Well, if you’re using a Smart Thermostat, the obvious first answer is savings. You lower your utility bill and your impact on the environment. However, there are other reasons that you might want to monitor your home’s temperature, whether you’re on a night shift, on a vacation, or frequently spend time out of town:
- Storage rooms: Depending on what you’re storing, maintaining the right temperature might be critical. Certain antiques, art pieces, not to mention food, need to be stored at a certain temperature.
- Cellars: If you’re serious about wine, or vegetable preservation, the temperature in your cellar may be very important to you.
- Pets: Reptiles and some other animals need a stable temperature. Monitors can help.
Are you looking for more information on how to monitor your home temperature remotely? Contact our team at Cedarwood today for more information.
