Nest Learning Thermostat

With the expansion of the Internet in 2012 to include more IP addresses, the "internet of things" or machine-to-machine technology is set to boom and connect billions of electronics worldwide. Home appliances like the Nest Learning Thermostat have already been hooked up to the ecosystem that will connect all the world’s technology giving you more control of how low to keep the heat -- and can assist you in lowering your heating bill.

  

Besides its main function that lets you control the heat anywhere in your home from your smartphone, the Nest also comes with a humidity sensor to hook up to your humidifier/dehumidifier, has three temperature sensors and even a Wi-Fi radio. In addition, the stylish design puts any old white-box thermostat to shame. If you’re looking for a device that will help you save some money on your electricity bill, and would feel good about reducing a bit of your household’s carbon print, getting a smart thermostat would be a good investment.