I've noticed some savings too, but honestly, the biggest benefit for me has been convenience rather than cost. Being able to adjust the temp from bed or when I'm out running errands is a game changer. But I do wonder if the modest savings are worth the upfront cost of these smart thermostats...especially if you're already pretty mindful about your energy use. Still glad I got mine, though—comfort factor alone makes it worthwhile.
Yeah, I get what you're saying about convenience being the real perk. Honestly, I didn't see huge savings either, but the comfort factor is definitely there. For me, it's more about not having to get up at 2 am when the house suddenly feels like an icebox. But I do wonder sometimes if we're getting a bit carried away with smart tech—like, do we really need our thermostat to be connected to everything? I mean, what's next...smart curtains that open themselves when the sun comes up? (Actually, wait, that sounds kinda nice now that I think about it.)
Anyway, curious if anyone's had issues with reliability or connectivity? Mine occasionally drops off Wi-Fi and it's a pain having to reset it. Is that just me or...?
Mine drops Wi-Fi occasionally too, especially after router updates...super annoying. Have you checked if your thermostat firmware is up-to-date? Sometimes that helps, but honestly, smart curtains sound way more reliable at this point, haha.
Had the same issue with mine a while back—firmware updates helped a bit, but honestly, it never fully solved the problem. Ended up repositioning my router slightly higher and away from other electronics, and weirdly enough, that made a noticeable difference. Still skeptical about smart curtains though...my friend installed some, and now they randomly open at sunrise on weekends. Not exactly chill vibes when you're trying to sleep in, lol.
Haha, smart curtains opening randomly sounds like a nightmare...especially on weekends. I've had clients swear by smart blinds though—apparently they're quieter and less glitchy. Wonder if anyone's tried those instead?
