Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Home Thermostats

Thermostats

Smart thermostats are thermostats that can be used with home automation and are responsible for controlling a home’s heating and/or air conditioning. They perform similar functions as a Programmable thermostat as they allow the user to control the temperature of their home throughout the day using a schedule, but also contain additional features, such as sensors and WiFi connectivity, that improve upon the issues with programmable thermostats.

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Build a Web Connected Thermostat with a Raspberry Pi and and an iPhone

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