Eric Blank blogs about smart homes and other connected technology here at thesmartcave.com. He enjoys technology, sports, outdoors, and dabbles in the dark realm of politics. He dreams of someday living in a castle on an island but for now will settle for smalltown, USA.

Stelpro KI Review: Finally, A Line Voltage Smart Thermostat

Those of you with electric baseboard heat or convectors don’t have to miss out on the smart thermostat fun anymore. The Stelpro Ki STZW402+ (Click to check price on Amazon) is a first. It is the first connected thermostat that works with high voltage heating systems available in North America. It is also the first product […]

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ecobee Review: The Best Smart Thermostat For Complete Control

UPDATE: Since initially writing this review for the ecobee3, the ecobee4 has been released. Nearly everything I’ve written for the ecobee3 is still true for the ecobee4. They are essentially the same thermostat except the ecobee4 has added an integrated speaker for Amazon Alexa support. I initially bought the ecobee3 with the intention of testing

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Nest Thermostat: Convenience, Comfort, And Style For Your Smart Home

Nest 3rd GenLearning Smart Thermostat 4.0/5.0 ★★★★☆ Pros ✅ Looks great and feels sturdy✅ Many integrations through Works With Nest✅ Constantly learns and adjusts to your schedule✅ Fully integrated geofencing for multiple people Cons ❌ No support for Apple HomeKit❌ Limited ability to customize settings Nest’s developers have focused on creating a product with tons of

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