I got by with the same seasoned control device for nearly twenty years.
- I purchased the control device for around more than nine dollar from a local hardware store and installed it myself.
It consisted of a plain plastic dial that allowed myself and others to adjust the indoor temperature up or down. It didn’t maintain a precise indoor temperature; To make any type of change, I need to physically turn the dial, and when I decided to update into a WIFI control unit, I was a bit overwhelmed by the cost and many options. I had no idea which control device would be compatible with my heating and cooling system. I worried that I’d mess up the replacement or be unable to handle the setup. I hired a local Heating and A/C business to give recommendations. The Heating and A/C serviceman talked myself and others into investing into a full on beach home automation system. The beach home automation includes the WIFI control device and a whole lot more. Any appliance that offers WIFI attachivity can be integrated into the system, but my sump pump, washing machine, dryer, oven, lighting system, gas furnace and air conditioning are all incorporated into the single control. Through an app on my smartphone, I can check the operation of these essential systems, set up automatic programs, get alerts, and make changes. The beach home automation system further includes occupancy sensors that think when a room is empty or in use. It adjusts lighting, temperature and even the sound system accordingly. There’s a surveillance camera that lets myself and others think if there’s someone knocking on the front door and shows myself and others a real time image. I get notified if a window or door is opened, and I can undoubtedly manage locks for added security. The beach home automation system has made everyday life more convenient while improving comfort and efficiency.