Bill Ervolino finds that setting the thermostat, especially in older homes, to ward off that winter chill is not as simple as ...

So you could have a Z-Wave motion sensor from the likes of Fibaro turn on a Matter smart light such as the Govee LED Strip Light M1, and turn up the temperature on a Matter-enabled thermostat. This ...

Nest Thermostat sales regularly shave cash off these pricey smart home accessories. That's perfect if you're kitting out your abode from scratch, but also great if you're replacing an older system ...

However, it doesn't support HomeKit, IFTTT, or Matter. Honeywell has been making thermostats for longer than computers have used electricity, and it shows. The company's high-end Home T9 Smart ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in ...

Christina is a freelance editor and contributor with Newsweek’s small business team. With a passion for small business optimization and strategy, Christina has successfully launched her own ...

Smart thermostats offer greater flexibility than other heating controls, allowing you to remotely control your home's temperature and heating schedule. Used properly, they can potentially save you ...

If your home's HVAC system uses a heat pump, it's likely that there is an emergency heat or EM heat setting on your thermostat. As its name implies, this functionality works as a backup heat source ...

If you're considering a baby name that starts with "Z," you're likely not afraid of bold choices. “Z” names have a “dramatic look” and are also perceived as rare, according to baby name ...