Interplay Learning - Introduction to Smart Thermostats

In this introductory lesson on smart thermostats we will dive into the world of these modern devices to uncover how they work how they help to keep us comfortable and how they make an impact on our world. The first module is an overview and it introduces you to the fascinating history of thermostats explains what makes a thermostat “smart” covers the key internal thermostat components and also looks at the technology used to accommodate communication between smart thermostats and the internet.The second module focuses on the capabilities of smart thermostats. These three lessons will introduce you to the basic functions of every smart thermostat before presenting the operations and benefits of using sensor technology to integrate smart thermostats into smart home ecosystems. The third lesson in the module focuses on some exciting advanced features that can be found in more modern smart thermostats.The final module is designed to offer a brief look into the profound impact that smart thermostats have on our society as a whole. Using energy management systems the smart thermostat has revolutionized and improved the way humankind approaches internal climate control. Yet it is still important to discuss the drawbacks as well as data security has become a recent topic of concern among those who believe that smart thermostats and the smart movement as a whole require too much personal information from users and pose a threat to their privacy and safety.