Dive Summary:
- Comcast on Monday announced the launch of its Xfinity Home thermostat, which will integrate with its EcoSaver service to help customers manage energy use.
- The smart thermostats can self-adjust based on weather data, thermal readings and occupant temperature preferences.
- Comcast has already announced that it is working with Osram Sylvania to launch LED light bulbs that are remotely controlled through its Xfinity Home system.
From the press release:
... Additionally, Comcast is adding to its Xfinity Home service today with the launch of EcoSaver, a new cloud-based solution that can help customers potentially reduce their energy use and save money on their utility bills year-round. The EcoSaver service, paired with the Xfinity Home thermostat, learns the unique heating and cooling patterns of a home and makes automatic and incremental adjustments to the thermostat based on real-time weather data, the thermal characteristics of the house and the temperature preferences of the occupants. The homeowner maintains full control over the thermostat. Over time, the system adapts to user inputs to help reduce energy while keeping the home comfortable. ...