{"id":1438,"date":"2012-08-24T11:00:01","date_gmt":"2012-08-24T15:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=1438"},"modified":"2012-09-04T11:36:40","modified_gmt":"2012-09-04T15:36:40","slug":"10-things-a-bayweb-professional-internet-thermostat-can-do-in-addition-to-temperature-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/10-things-a-bayweb-professional-internet-thermostat-can-do-in-addition-to-temperature-control\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things a BAYweb Professional Internet Thermostat Can Do (in Addition to Temperature Control)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Control<\/a>Everyone wants to manage their lives through their Smartphone or PC these days, and believe it or not, it\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s already possible to remotely control your heating and cooling system using your phone or computer<\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0with something called an “Internet thermostat.” \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0With an Internet thermostat, you can use your Smartphone to turn the heat up in your faraway vacation house…or lower the A\/C in your home…without even getting out of bed!<\/p>\n

But now there\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s an advanced Internet thermostat called the BAYweb Professional<\/a> that does so much more<\/em><\/strong> than remote monitoring of your heating and air conditioning system, and we felt it deserved to be spotlighted.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Keep reading\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u00a6you will be amazed at all of the things that this affordable, install-it-yourself Internet thermostat can do, in addition to controlling temperature!<\/p>\n

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1.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cOccupancy Sensing\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d to Reduce Energy Bills<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

The BAYweb Professional Internet Thermostat accepts an unlimited number of wireless motion sensors<\/a> which allows it to know when someone is home (or “occupied”) or when everyone is away (“not occupied”).\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 It then adjusts the temperature accordingly so you pay for heating or air conditioning only when someone is in the house.<\/p>\n

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\"BAYweb<\/a>2.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Doubles as a Security System<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

In addition to supporting wireless motion detectors, the BAYweb Professional has three wired alarm alert inputs.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Hook up a wired door\/window contact sensor<\/a> or wireless motion detector<\/a> and you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll receive text message or email alerts in the event of a break-in at your residence or office.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 This is a handy protection feature for vacation homeowners and saves on the added expense of a professional security system.<\/p>\n

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3.<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Detailed Energy Management and Alerting<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Through your personal web portal, the BAYweb Professional<\/a> provides detailed information on your heating and cooling energy usage.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The web applets allow you to easily customize the reports it sends. If there are problems with your thermostat or HVAC system, you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll be alerted automatically.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 You can even program it to send alerts if your heating or cooling energy consumption exceeds your threshold \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 a great feature if you are renting out your home.<\/p>\n

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\"Get<\/a>4.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Outdoor Air Temperature Readings<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Are you curious what the outdoor air temperature is at your vacation home or office?\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 That\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s good information to have when trying to determine if your HVAC system is working efficiently.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The BAYweb Professional Internet Thermostat automatically obtains the outdoor air temperature from a local weather station, or, you can hook up an optional outdoor temperature probe<\/a> to get an exact reading at your particular location.<\/p>\n

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5.<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Balance Temperature Between Rooms <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Do you have more than one zone in your home and want uniform heating or cooling?\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Equipped with optional temperature sensors<\/a>, the BAYweb Professional can do \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201ctemperature averaging\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d to the balance temperature between two zones or rooms.<\/p>\n

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6.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Monitor for Flooding and Sump Pump Failure<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Water damage from leaks, broken pipes or extreme weather is a big concern for any homeowner, and an even bigger worry if you aren\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t around.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Hook up a water\/flood sensor<\/a> to your BAYweb Professional and it will send alerts if there is a water problem.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 If your home has a sump pump, add a bobber float switch<\/a> to monitor the water level in the sump pump and get alerts if it malfunctions or the power goes out.<\/p>\n

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\"Control<\/a>7.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Remotely Control Lighting, Water Heaters or Other Appliances<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

The BAYweb Professional<\/a> has a relay control output that can be used to remotely control a variety of external devices and\/or appliances, such as lighting, water heaters or dehumidifiers.* Through your personal web portal, you can create a schedule to turn appliances on and off.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 You can also use this feature to save money by turning your hot water heater off at night while everyone is sleeping.<\/p>\n

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8.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Keep Tabs on Renters or Friends Using Your House<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

If your home is being used by other people, the BAYweb Professional lets you restrict or limit their ability to change the temperature in the house, giving you the ability to control their energy usage from any Internet connection.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Save additional money by hooking up door\/window sensors<\/a>, that way if negligent renters leave doors or windows open while the air conditioning is running, the system will eventually turn off until doors and windows are closed.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 By hooking up wireless motion sensors, you can get alerts to notify you when renters have arrived.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 And, if you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re concerned that departing tenants may have forgotten to lower the heat, turn off the air conditioning, or shut down the hot tub heater, the BAYweb Professional Internet Thermostat<\/a> lets you check the status of all of these systems and adjust temperatures from anywhere via the Internet.<\/p>\n

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9.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Monitor and Control Indoor Humidity<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Extremely high indoor humidity is not only uncomfortable and unhealthy; it can also do serious damage to floors and furniture and promote mold growth.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 With the optional humidity sensor, the BAYweb Professional<\/a> will report indoor humidity levels in real-time which you can control long distance by kicking up the central air conditioning system.<\/p>\n

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10.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Control Temperature Without a Keypad <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Are there\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0places where you can\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t have — or don\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t want — an accessible thermostat keypad, but still need proper temperature control?\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Then a\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0duct sensor<\/a><\/span> may be\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0the\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0solution.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Duct sensors can be used like remote sensors for averaging the temperature with the keypad sensor, or they can\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0be used as the main control sensor.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 (Note that a keypad is still required, but it can be installed in another location\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0to make it more difficult for someone else\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0to access or damage the keypad or change\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0the temperature.)<\/p>\n

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Summary<\/span><\/h4>\n

The BAYweb Professional<\/a> is the least expensive and most fully-featured Internet thermostat around and is designed for DIY installation.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 It\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s great for homeowners but also for businesses who want to save on energy and minimize man-hours needed to maintain properties.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The easy-to-use personal for the BAYweb Professional Internet thermostat web portal is supported by Cloud technology, so you can access it anywhere with an Internet connection.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Usage is free and unlimited!<\/p>\n

* Requires an unused heat or AC additional stage. May require isolation or power relay(s).\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The additional stage outputs can be re-tasked if not used for the system.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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