I got a free Hive kit in the mail when I signed up with my electric utility provider. That alone should make me suspicious ;-) but I'm wondering if there is any way to use these gadgets to save energy/money?
https://www.hivehome.com/us/packs/hive-starter-pack
It comes with
Hive Hub
1x Hive Active Plug
2x Hive Active Light Cool to Warm White
2x Hive Window or Door Sensor
unfortunately no thermostat, but there is a matching one I could buy for another $100
Maybe I'm old-school, but I just can't figure out how these gadgets fit into our lifestyle. I guess it would be a bit easier than walking over to slip the wall switch, but...?
Family of five, someone is always home. Primarily wood heat, with propane furnace running on second-floor zone.
Electric usage is about 800 kWh per month. I have an Efergy whole house monitor that I'm using to analyze trends and heavy usage.
Should I just toss these things in a drawer, or can anyone tell me a cool hack to improve my quality of life now that I'm "smart"?
https://www.hivehome.com/us/packs/hive-starter-pack
It comes with
Hive Hub
1x Hive Active Plug
2x Hive Active Light Cool to Warm White
2x Hive Window or Door Sensor
unfortunately no thermostat, but there is a matching one I could buy for another $100
Maybe I'm old-school, but I just can't figure out how these gadgets fit into our lifestyle. I guess it would be a bit easier than walking over to slip the wall switch, but...?
Family of five, someone is always home. Primarily wood heat, with propane furnace running on second-floor zone.
Electric usage is about 800 kWh per month. I have an Efergy whole house monitor that I'm using to analyze trends and heavy usage.
Should I just toss these things in a drawer, or can anyone tell me a cool hack to improve my quality of life now that I'm "smart"?
