thermostats
Home climate dials
Thermostats are devices that regulate temperature by switching heating or cooling systems on and off.
A thermostat monitors ambient temperature and activates equipment when readings fall outside a set range: Turn the thermostat up a few degrees.
Modern smart thermostats learn household patterns and can be controlled remotely.
Figuratively, something that acts as a thermostat maintains balance or stability in a system.
Graduated circular indicator
- sensorInput-detecting device
- setpointPredetermined control value
- mercury switchMotion-activated electrical contact
- digital displayElectronic visual output
programmable · readout · housing · wall-mounted · battery · wiring · terminal · baseboard
Official rules governing conduct
- feedback loopSelf-modifying cyclical process
- setpointPredetermined control value
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- hysteresisHistory-dependent system response
differential · deadband · modulating · cycling · overshoot · response time · temperature swing · staging
Heat you feel
- climate controlRegulating indoor temperature
- humidity controlManaging air's water content
- even heatingTemperature consistency everywhere
Assigning times to events
- timersDuration-measuring devices
- adaptive learningInstruction adjusting to learner
- geofencingGPS-defined virtual perimeter
- presettingConfiguring beforehand
Multinational technology corporation
- app controlManaging software remotely
- voice commandSpoken order to technology
- Wi-FiWireless network standard
- AlexaVirtual home assistant
Google Home · remote access · smartphone · integration · IoT · hub · wireless · Bluetooth
Reduced power consumption
- setbackReverse in progress
- utility billCharge for essential services
- peak demandMaximum simultaneous consumption level
- Energy StarEPA efficiency certification program
optimization · conservation · eco mode · cost savings · heating costs · cooling costs
dial
Graduated circular indicator
- sensorInput-detecting device
- setpointPredetermined control value
- mercury switchMotion-activated electrical contact
digital display · programmable · readout · housing · wall-mounted · battery · wiring · terminal · baseboard · anticipator
regulation
Official rules governing conduct
- feedback loopSelf-modifying cyclical process
- setpointPredetermined control value
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
hysteresis · differential · deadband · modulating · cycling · overshoot · response time · temperature swing · staging · threshold
warmth
Heat you feel
- climate controlRegulating indoor temperature
- humidity controlManaging air's water content
- even heatingTemperature consistency everywhere
scheduling
Assigning times to events
- timersDuration-measuring devices
- adaptive learningInstruction adjusting to learner
- geofencingGPS-defined virtual perimeter
presetting · zoning · auto-away · learning algorithm · vacation mode
Honeywell
Multinational technology corporation
- app controlManaging software remotely
- voice commandSpoken order to technology
- Wi-FiWireless network standard
Alexa · Google Home · remote access · smartphone · integration · IoT · hub · wireless · Bluetooth · firmware updates
energy savings
Reduced power consumption
- setbackReverse in progress
- utility billCharge for essential services
- peak demandMaximum simultaneous consumption level
Energy Star · optimization · conservation · eco mode · cost savings · heating costs · cooling costs
- building systemsHVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, heating, cooling
- refrigerationcompressor, refrigerator, refrigerant, condenser, refrigerants
- smart systemssmart home, smart grid, neural networks, smart meters, smart appliances
- Smart Technologysmart cities, smart home, smart homes, smart grid, smart grids
- CyberneticsNorbert Wiener, feedback loops, control systems, self-regulation, homeostasis
- energy efficiencyenergy efficiency, energy management, energy savings, energy audits, energy monitoring
thermostatsheaters
Devices producing warmth
furnaces · air conditioners · heat pumps · boilers · radiators
- programmable thermostatTimed climate control device
- smart thermostatsNetworked home temperature regulators
- thermostat setting
- thermostat warsDisputes over indoor temperature
- nest thermostat
- thermostat controlTemperature management interface