In early July, when temperatures were rising to the 90s, my smart thermostat, a Nest Gen-4 model, shut down completely in the worst timing possible. None of the quick fixes I had used when testing ...

Smart home gadgets are incredibly useful, but they can also be a nightmare to fix when and if things don't work as expected. While I'm sure Google would prefer if all its Nest hardware simply worked ...

Avoid direct sunlight to prevent overworking your home's air conditioning system. Drafts near windows cause excessive heating; avoid placing the thermostat there. For best results, place the ...