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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

Glassunion

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4. It would learn the behavior you just described.

Reply to Curmudgeoness (Reply #3)

Mon Dec 31, 2012, 02:55 PM

Dec 2012

It uses my local zipcode to receive the local outside temp, it knows what time of day it is, and takes the changes that we make and adjusts accordingly once it learns.

But yes, it is a little creepy. So I named it Skynet. During setup you have to name the device. I was torn between HAL and Skynet.

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Testing a smarter thermostat to reduce energy consumption. - Updated [View all] Glassunion Dec 2012 OP

Been watching that stat. Kinda pricy. Keep us posted. OffWithTheirHeads Dec 2012 #1

Used a gift certificate and a coupon. Glassunion Dec 2012 #2

Isn't that kinda creepy Curmudgeoness Dec 2012 #3

It would learn the behavior you just described. Glassunion Dec 2012 #4

HAL, LOL! Curmudgeoness Dec 2012 #5

Try to warm up the house... Glassunion Dec 2012 #6

Notes on installing Glassunion Jan 2013 #7

OP - has been updated Glassunion Jul 2013 #8

Thanks! I'm reading with interest BlueToTheBone Jul 2013 #9