Written on: November 6, 2014

Q: I keep hearing about smart controls and thermostats; how do they work?

A: One example of this smart technology is the Honeywell Prestige 2.0 comfort control. Using RedLINK™ wireless technology, the Prestige lets you remotely monitor and manage your heating-and-cooling system anytime and anywhere by using your smartphone, laptop or tablet. The Prestige also:

• issues an alert if your system is not functioning properly
• sends you reminders to change your filters or schedule maintenance service
• lets you control both temperature and indoor-air-quality products like humidifiers
• displays outdoor temperature and humidity levels (when the Prestige is matched to an outdoor sensor)