Double-check your furnace before buying a smart thermostat on Black Friday
(Android Central)

Is your furnace ready for a smart thermostat? Let`s find out. Of all the smart home gadgets that have emerged over the last few years, one of the most noteworthy has been smart thermostats. The thermostat has never been a particularly exciting part of any home, but the rise of smart ones has changed that. With a smart thermostat, you can change the temperature using an app on your phone, control the thermostat remotely from anywhere in the world, and potentially save quite a bit of money on your monthly energy bill. Black Friday is one of the best times to finally jump on the smart thermostat game thanks to the endless sea of deals that are available, but before you go ahead and do that, it`s important you check that your house or apartment`s furnace is compatible with the thermostat you`re planning to buy. Use a compatibility checker Google Nest and Ecobee are two of the most popular smart thermostat brands, and both offer interactive compatibility checkers on their respectiv...