As a gentleman of an increasing curmudgeon age, I remember the Terminator movies of my youth with joyful nostalgia. Skynet awaits, and the machines are poised to take their rightful position as our ruling Overlords. But as a man of an “afore-alluded to” age, I also want convenience Now-Now.
Paradoxically, the intersection of technophobia and impatience often begrudgingly leads me to early tech adoption. Someone needs to know what Skynet is up to, or in this case, Degrii.
Degrii, a California-based intelligent technologies company focused on sustainability and consumer comfort, has just announced the release of its new Degrii Smart Thermostat in the U.S. market. Founded by scientists and engineers, Degrii’s data-driven models aim to calculate the most efficient energy output needed to straddle the crossroads of global sustainability, consumer comfort, and reduction of utility costs.
- Save the planet
- Save some stress
- Save some money
Check, Check, and Check – let’s see what this thermostat can do with unpredictable weather events that are Texas year around.
“We designed the Degrii Smart Thermostat to truly offer consumers comfort in every corner of their world while also allowing them to understand their energy patterns and save money,” says Fei Zhao, Founder, and CEO of Degrii.
Let’s get started
Degrii provides an easy 15-minute setup tutorial with the AI support wizard in its proprietary app. This step-by-step panel installation guide is designed for those with no technical expertise. If you can use an installation app and a smart thermostat, you should be just fine.
Machine Learning begins
Once setup is complete, your new AI buddy from the app moves from panel setup to learning your preferred heating and cooling preferences. This data will allow the thermostat to offer predictive efficiency suggestions and custom tips to create a more comfortable environment with less energy consumption and expense.
The Features
The Degrii Smart Thermostat boasts a user-friendly main panel and wireless remote thermostat options with built-in sensors.
Both WIFI and Bluetooth connections are available for your preference or necessity.
For smart tech, even its analog HVAC compatibility includes often overlooked options, such as two-wire systems.
The Remote Thermostat offers passive infrared (PIR) motion detection that regulates usage in unoccupied HVAC zones. The prioritization of temperature control to occupied zones is intended to reduce energy misuse in vacant rooms.
Optional Add-ons
The previously mentioned Remote Thermostat unit is sold separately but will ideally pay for itself in energy savings. It offers motion detection and a large display that shows temperature, humidity, battery life, and Bluetooth connectivity.
The Remote Thermostat has physical “up and down buttons” to quickly change the temp without using the app or walking back to the main panel. Up to 12 can be connected at a time.
Even More
Aside from real-time temperature regulation, real machine learning is under the hood. The old dog instruction begins here.
- Savings Goal: Degrii Smart Thermostat offers a Savings Goal feature that automatically recommends scheduled settings based on user location and preferences. (AKA “How to optimize energy savings”)
- Customized Tips: This advanced thermostat function uses environmental and HVAC operations data to deliver customized energy-saving tips that assist users in minimizing energy waste to reduce utility costs. (AKA “How to reduce utility costs”)
- Geofencing: The Degrii Smart Thermostat leverages advanced geofencing technology to detect when occupants are away from home and automatically minimizes energy consumption for the vacancy. (AKA “How to reduce energy waste”)
“Together, these features ensure users can enjoy the highest level of energy efficiency, cost savings, and environmental sustainability possible, added Zhao.
In Conclusion
The Degrii Smart Thermostat was easy to set up and actively intuitive in learning my temperature preferences. The motion sensors learned my schedule and were able to regulate temperatures to facilitate a comfortable arrival home. The rarely occupied zones took a short time to update upon my entry. The Degrii Smart Thermostat kept me comfortable; together, we helped the planet and my new energy efficiency (best of all) …
Saves me about 30% on my utility expenses! SOLD
…and there was no evidence of time-traveling robots.
About Degrii
Founded by scientists and engineers, Degrii provides data-driven products for global sustainability. More than 300,000 users worldwide use intelligent technology designed by award-winning designers. Degrii seeks constant innovations to share and promote an integrated low-carbon future. The new Smart Thermostat and the Remote Thermostat are just
two of several smart home products in development. The company is actively working on new products utilizing intelligent robots and data-driven approaches.
Additional information about the Degrii Smart Thermostat and future developments can be found on the company website at www.degrii.com
