No one wants to work or live in an oven. That’s why we install air conditioners at home or at work to ensure the room temperature stays comfortable enough for us to be productive or to relax. The Tado ...

The crowdfunded Tado Smart AC Control (formerly Tado Cooling) was supposed to arrive in August 2014, so today’s launch marks the end of a long stretch of frustration for its more than 1600 Kickstarter ...

The Tado Smart AC Control comes with a USB power plug, region-appropriate adapter, Micro USB power cord, and a pair of adhesive strips for wall mounting. On the back of the device are cable guides and ...

If you have the right type of stand-alone A/C unit, this is the most feature laden and stylish way to control it. Options for making a window or ductless A/C unit smarter are increasing, which could ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

One of the problems with the smart home movement is that you are practically asked to buy new furniture or appliances that incorporate those brains. Sometimes, that isn't an option, either when the ...

While smart thermostats have been around for years, they typically have only been able to interface with a home’s central heating or cooling system which are much more expensive than portable units.

If you’ve ever wanted to turn on your window or portable air conditioner before you got home—or simply without walking into another room—you might want to invest in a smart AC controller. These handy ...

In the summer months, when air conditioners are going full tilt, electricity bills can mount. We spend about $11 billion a year in the U.S to cool our homes. ACs alone account for about 5% of all ...

tado°, which specializes in intelligent home climate management, has launched the Smart AC Control V3+. With HomeKit-compatible hardware and a new app, the Smart AC Control connects air conditioners ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. I've been annoyed by a ductless AC and heating unit in the back of my house ever since I first moved in. It's a constant source of frustration ...