Types of Thermostats and Home Automation Systems
A digital hard-wired thermostat allows you to program temperature and on/off cycles for heating and cooling systems. A wireless digital thermostat is a wire-free way to control and program heating and cooling systems. A WiFi-enabled digital thermostat lets you use a smartphone to program heating and cooling systems, turn lights on and off, and lock and unlock doors from anywhere. A WiFi-enabled energy monitor connects to the main electrical panel and is used to monitor electricity usage and cost. Also reveals how much electricity individual appliances are using.