Because the upgrade to heat pumps was only $500 more.I also added a smart thermostat, so as time goes on I can tweak the controls and set things up to be the most efficient.Mark

Having a Z Wave hub will allow you to add more home automation stuff like thermostats, plugs, lights etc.My 2 cents.

I didn’t have to do anything.Colin called an AC guy for a thermostat fix and paid for it himself.Paid for broken window on his own without me asking to ensure a good appraisal.SummaryColin is fantastic.

With it being garage ready the temperature gauge on the thermostat goes below 40*, which is nice if you ever moved it to the garage for any kind of kitchen rehab or to another property for garage use, in the winter (until it gets to freezing temps outside) the it keeps working. 

Turn the thermostat to 85 degrees make sure working properly.

Internet of Things (IoT)The Internet of Things, or IoT for short, is like a superpower for everyday objects.Imagine if your refrigerator could tell you when you're running out of milk, or your streetlights could adjust their brightness based on the time of day.That's what IoT does – it connects regular things to the internet, allowing them to talk to each other and to us.Here's how it works in simple terms: IoT devices are like little smart helpers.They can be anything from your smartwatch and thermostat to your car or even a trash can.These devices have tiny computer chips and sensors inside them.These sensors can detect things like temperature, motion, or even the level of water in a plant pot.Now, here's the cool part.These smart devices can send the information they collect to the internet using Wi-Fi or other connections.That means you can check your smartwatch to see how many steps you've taken today, even if your phone is in another room.IoT isn't just about convenience; it's also about making the world more efficient and safer.For example, IoT can help cities monitor traffic and reduce congestion, or it can alert you when there's a water leak in your home, potentially saving you from a big mess.So, the Internet of Things is like giving everyday objects a voice and a brain.It's making our lives easier, our cities smarter, and our world more connected.

They think they can jack the thermostat down to 62 while they're at work and then up to 75 when they get home, and then wonder why it takes so long to get warm and why their electric bill is 400 dollars.

If you can't self manage (which everyone thinks is easy - but it's a LOT of work so depends on your available time to devote to answering basic questions over and over, calling 3 cleaners to replace the one that called out for the 5th time in season, calling an A/C company because your guest turned the thermostat down to 65 in 100 degree weather, etc.) then either go with iTrip if they have a strong franchise in your market or a mid-size local company with a good reputation.

@Erik StenbakkenCould you tape down a QR code next to the book and in places the tenant might need it (thermostat, hot tub, kitchen appliances,...) with a link to your online instructions?

As far as checking the thermostat , most people can figure them out .