What temperature should you set your thermostat to in the summer?
Millions of Americans are facing heat and humidity this weekend, particularly in the eastern U.S. According to Tom Kinnes, a meteorologist with Accuweather, many people are finally experiencing what could be considered true summer weather for the first time this season. He mentioned, “A lot of those folks are wondering, where is summer? Well, it’s […]
Should you set your thermostat to 'emergency heat' when weather is very cold?
(NEXSTAR) – Frigid temperatures, ice and snow are expected across much of the United States this week, meaning heating equipment virtually everywhere will be working overtime. According to HVAC experts, if you're not feeling warm, you may need to switch modes on your thermostat. Many thermostats have a setting called EM heat, emergency heat, or […]
Another home thermostat found vulnerable to attack
A recent incident involving the Bosch thermostat model BCC100 sounds the alarm on the security of connected devices in the home, and explores ways to protect devices at home before trouble occurs. Bitdefender Labs, a smart home cybersecurity company, recently announced critical vulnerability Inside the Bosch BCC100 thermostat. This issue could allow hackers to access […]