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If your Honeywell Lyric is not Connecting to WiFi this guide is for you.

My Honeywell Lyric is not Connecting to WiFi What band is your router broadcasting it’s signal on? The Lyrics operate on the 2.4GHz band. So if your router doesn’t broadcast a 2.4GHz signal you are going to need to upgrade your router – probably to a dual band router so that you can take advantage […]

How to Connect Alexa to Nest

If you own a smart device from the Nest brand, such as the Nest Learning 3rd Generation Thermostat, you can use Amazon Alexa to control it with your voice.

The Best Thermostat Settings for Two Story Houses

Determining the best thermostat settings for a two story house is an interesting challenge with a number of factors to take into account. In this post we lay out some of the points to think about, and provide some general rules to optimise your thermostat settings.

How Long Does a Home Thermostat Last?

Your thermostat going faulty on the verge of winter or summer is the last thing you want. It can become extremely troublesome and uncomfortable, so here’s a little insight into how you can diagnose early warning signs of your thermostat malfunctioning and what needs to be done.

Does a Programmable Thermostat Save Money?

Whether you are fighting off the heat waves of summer or the cold drafts in the midst of a harsh winter, one thing is certain – a good thermostat can make all the difference to the temperature and comfort of your home or office. A great thermostat allows you to keep your home’s temperature within comfortable parameters. The right thermostat will also have a noticeable impact on your energy bill. Let’s have a look at programmable thermostats and whether they save us money compared to the other options available.

Ecobee vs Honeywell: Which Brand is Better?

Technology has advanced at such a rapid rate that sometimes it is hard to keep up with it. Increasingly more products come with multifunctional designs that, by far, bypass their intended purposes. They are abundant in features and functionality – but what if you do not require such advanced items? How do you tell the difference between brands and what they offer? Here’s a breakdown of the most popular thermostats by Ecobee and Honeywell to help you make up your mind on which one suits you best.

How to Tell If Thermostat is Bad?

Whether you have an older thermostat or you just bought a new one, you need to know how to diagnose certain problems early if you want to maximize the life of your investment. What does this mean? Due to unfavorable conditions, even new thermostats can malfunction or their location can limit their functionality.