Is Your Home Ready for Daylight Savings Time?

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Daylight Savings Time ends early Sunday morning (Nov. 6), which means most people in the U.S. are “falling back” an hour. With this time shift, smart home technology will be put to the test in adjusting to the new time schedule and keeping your home warm in the cooler months.

But I am not worried because I have the awesome Lyric T5 Wi-Fi Thermostat from Honeywell.

The home comfort experts at Honeywell want to make sure that homeowners have all the smart features they need to adjust to the time, temperatures and homes to the new time and seasons, including:

- Warmer Wake-Ups - Make sure the thermostat is set to kick-on and get the home ready for earlier, darker and colder wake ups.

- Set the Scene - Build scenes and shortcuts in the Lyric App to make sure home automation is ready to hit the ground running on November 6.

- Gut Check - Like changing out wardrobes for cooler temperatures, make sure to check the heating system for the increase in activity, including changing out whole-house air filters or humidifiers if needed.

The Lyric T5 Wi-Fi Thermostat allows you to take comfort knowing your home temperature will always be just how you like it. It's easy to install and use and conveniently fits in with your lifestyle. You can program it based on your schedule, or let it adapt to your life as plans change. Control the Lyric T5 Wi-Fi Thermostat from anywhere simply by using your smartphone or tablet: helping keep life simple and removing the guesswork, while ensuring maximum comfort when you're at home and saving you money on your energy bills.

Plus! By using smart appliances like the Lyric T5 Wi-Fi Thermostat, which sync with time zone they’re programmed in, there’s one less thing to worry about during this time of year.

I love that I now have warmer mornings without having to run freezing to the thermostat to quick turn it up and I don't have to worry about remembering to turn it down at night. And when we leave for vacation we never have to worry that we didn't turn the thermostat down. This is sure going to save us money and freezing mornings this winter.

Buy It:

You can purchase the Lyric T5 Wi-Fi Thermostat for $149.99 from the Honeywell website.

* Thank you to Honeywell for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Get Automated with the Insteon Comfort Kit

A product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.

With Mother’s Day around the corner, I want to share a really great gift idea from Insteon, a leader in home automation products.

I think we can all agree that moms across the world ARE VERY BUSY. So much that we may just forget things like shutting off a light when we leave the house or turning down the thermostat to save on the energy bill.

This is where you can help a mother out this Mother's Day...by giving them peace of mind, saving them money and helping them remember the little things around the house with the help of Insteon and their awesome Comfort Kit!

The Insteon Comfort Kit is a great way to get started using and enjoying Insteon in your home (and to always come home to a cozy, well-lit house!).

With the included new Insteon Hub, you will have the convenience of wireless access to your home from your smartphone or tablet using the Insteon for Hub App, available for iOS, Android and Windows. The Hub works in combination with your router and smartphone or tablet to control Insteon devices in your home while you're there, or when you're at work, and even on vacation.

The Insteon Hub stores your home configuration in the cloud which allows access from any number of smartphones and tablets you may own. Want to add another smartphone? Simply download the app, sign in and all your settings (devices, scenes, icons, timers, etc.) are there. Easily control Insteon light bulbs, wall switches, outlets, and thermostats at home or remotely and receive instant email or text message alerts from motion, door and window, water leak, and smoke sensors - at home or away.

This kit includes the following devices:

• 1x - Insteon Hub Home Automation Controller
• 2x - Insteon LampLinc Plug-In Lamp Dimmer Modules
• 1x - Insteon Thermostat

This really makes an amazing gift for the Mom that wants to cut the bills, save energy, control lights remotely and automate their house! Give Mom the gift of the future this Mother's Day and get them started with the Comfort Kit from Insteon.

Buy It: 

You can purchase the Comfort Kit for $199.99 from the Smart Home website.

* Thank you to Insteon for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*