{"id":2967,"date":"2013-06-14T11:00:20","date_gmt":"2013-06-14T15:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=2967"},"modified":"2015-06-19T13:31:02","modified_gmt":"2015-06-19T17:31:02","slug":"the-perks-of-a-remote-thermostat-for-vacation-homeowners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/the-perks-of-a-remote-thermostat-for-vacation-homeowners\/","title":{"rendered":"The Perks of a Remote Thermostat for Vacation Homeowners"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many a homeowner dreams of arriving on Friday nights to a pre-cooled or pre-heated vacation home, and with a simple device called a remote thermostat, homeowners can live that dream! \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Whether you choose a remote thermostat<\/a><\/strong> that is phone controlled<\/a><\/strong> or one that is Internet enabled<\/a><\/strong>, a remote thermostat gives you the power to control the temperature in your vacation home from afar,\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0plus<\/em>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0some other pretty cool perks, such as humidity control and conserving energy. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Keep reading for more information on why you’ll want a remote thermostat to be your next vacation home upgrade.<\/p>\n

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Perk #1 — Control air conditioning or heat from\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0anywhere<\/em><\/h2>\n

With a remote thermostat, you have the ability to adjust the temperature in your vacation house before you get there from virtually anywhere. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Say you have a beach house with central air conditioning and you want to begin the cooling down process before you arrive. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Just contact your remote thermostat by landline phone, cell phone, smartphone or computer (depending upon the model you have<\/a><\/strong>) and lower the temperature. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0It’s that easy!<\/p>\n

Even homes with electric heating systems can be controlled remotely with an-easy-to-install\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Honeywell EConnect wireless thermostat<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0equipped with a\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0RedLINK Internet Gateway.<\/p>\n

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Perk #2 — Control humidity<\/em><\/h2>\n

Summer humidity can be debilitating and do damage to your home, but running the air conditioning is one of the easiest and best ways to reduce home humidity<\/a><\/strong>. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0If your home has central air conditioning, you can monitor and control the level of humidity with a \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0remote thermostat hooked up to a humidity sensor<\/a><\/strong>. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0An Internet-enabled thermostat, like those made by\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Bay Controls<\/a><\/strong>,\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0gives you the ability to adjust the air conditioning system using a computer or smartphone and keep high levels of humidity in check.<\/p>\n

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Perk #3 — Conserve energy<\/em>\"Control<\/a><\/h2>\n

Everyone wants to cut their heating and cooling bills these days. Regardless of the type of heating or cooling system you have, there is a compatible remote thermostat that will minimize energy consumption while your home is vacant and protect it from damage caused by excessive heat, humidity or freezing temperatures.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Choose the model<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0that works for you based on the type of communications methods available at your home \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u0153 Internet, landline phone or cellular.<\/p>\n

If you love controlling things from your Smartphone, consider the ColorTouch\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00ae thermostat with the new Skyport Wi-Fi Key<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0from Venstar. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0It has a mobile app that allows users to control energy usage from nearly any location, at any time.<\/p>\n

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Perk #4 — Receive automatic heat and freeze alerts<\/em><\/h2>\n

\"Cellular<\/a>Many remote thermostats do double-duty as heat or freeze alarms, finally putting an end to worries about unexpected power outages or failed cooling and heating systems. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0These remote thermostats will notify you by phone, email or text when temperatures in your vacation home reach dangerous highs or lows so you can remedy the situation\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0before<\/em>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0pipes freeze<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0or extreme heat causes real damage.<\/p>\n

Some remote thermostat models, like the\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Sensaphone 400<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0and\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0BAYweb Internet Thermostat<\/a><\/strong>, accept additional environmental and security sensors to alert you of other emergency conditions such as smoke, flooding and break-ins. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0And if your home does not have a landline phone or Internet service, opt for the cellular heat \/ freeze alarm<\/strong><\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0that communicates via cellular signal.<\/p>\n

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Perk #5 — Check in for status reports<\/em><\/h2>\n

\"BAYweb<\/a>How would you like to have the ability to check the status of your vacation home with a simple phone call or glance at your smartphone? Nearly all remote thermostats allow you to check in to get a real-time temperature reading. And, those models that accept additional sensors — like the Sensaphone 400<\/a><\/strong> and the BAYweb<\/a><\/strong> units — also allow you to check in for updates on conditions like water in the basement, burglaries and high humidity levels. If you choose an Internet-enabled remote thermostat, such as the BAYweb, you can access status reports through your PC or smartphone.<\/p>\n

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Perk #6 — Save on caretaker & professional monitoring fees<\/em><\/h2>\n

With a remote thermostat, you no longer have to pay your caretaker to come over to lower the air conditioning or turn up the heat before you arrive. And if you install a remote thermostat with additional sensors, you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll also be able to monitor for concerns like flooding and break-ins yourself, instead of paying a professional security service or relying on caretaker visits.<\/p>\n

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A phone- or Internet-controlled remote thermostat gives you the power to control temperature in your vacation home from afar, plus some other pretty cool perks. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0For additional information and guidance on selecting a remote thermostat, take a look at this\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0remote thermostat control comparison chart and video tutorial<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

And for the ultimate in remote home control, consider a Mi Casa Verde Smart Home Automation System<\/strong><\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0— either a Vera3<\/a><\/strong> or the VeraLite<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Z -wave controller — both of which\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0support the major wireless communications protocols\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0and\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0work with nearly all off-the-shelf wireless modules or devices, regardless of brand or technology.<\/p>\n

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