3 Smart Devices Boost Air Conditioner Efficiency as Record Heat Drives Up Cooling Bills
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Updated · Boy Genius Report · Aug 23
3 Smart Devices Boost Air Conditioner Efficiency as Record Heat Drives Up Cooling Bills
3 articles · Updated · Boy Genius Report · Aug 23
Summary
Three smart-home add-ons—a thermostat, AC controller and contact sensor—can cut wasted cooling while keeping homes comfortable during extreme summer heat.
Ecobee’s Smart Thermostat Premium targets central-air systems with scheduling, remote sensors and air-quality monitoring, helping cool the rooms people actually use instead of relying on one hallway reading.
Sensibo Air Pro upgrades window units, portable ACs and mini-splits by linking infrared remotes to Wi-Fi, letting users control cooling remotely and automate it around temperature and humidity thresholds.
Eve’s Door & Window sensor adds a simple energy-saving rule: if a window or door stays open for a few minutes, the AC can pause automatically and restart once it is closed.
Together, the 3 devices aim to lower electricity bills, reduce HVAC strain and extend equipment life without requiring homeowners to replace an existing air conditioner.