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4 books on Smart Thermostats [PDF]
October 26, 2024 | 30 |
These books are covering smart thermostat technologies, energy-saving algorithms, integration with home automation systems, remote access and control features, data analytics for energy usage and the impact of smart thermostats on home energy efficiency.
1. HVAC A to Z - A Comprehensive Guide to Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
2023 by Charles Nehme
In the vast, labyrinthine cosmos of modern living—where comfort battles chaos and temperature lurks just on the edge of tolerability—there exists a realm both mind-bogglingly essential and strangely invisible: HVAC. This book, HVAC A to Z: A Comprehensive Guide to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, is not merely a guide; it’s a heroic odyssey through the sprawling and occasionally bewildering universe of ducts, thermodynamics and gadgets that hum reassuringly in the background of our lives. From the ancient lore of heat transfer (a surprisingly thrilling tale involving more science than you’d think and fewer dragons than you’d hope) to the daring frontiers of IoT-driven airflows and energy efficiency so sharp it could probably slice toast, this tome will teach you everything you never knew you desperately needed to know. Along the way, it tackles big questions like “What is psychrometrics and why does it sound like a failed indie band?” while also grappling with humanity’s eternal quest for fresher air and smaller utility bills. Whether you’re a seasoned HVAC guru, an inquisitive mortal poking at the thermostat, or simply someone who wonders why vents seem so full of secrets, this book promises a journey so packed with revelations, it’s practically a cosmic draft of fresh air.
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2. Smart Homes in easy steps: Master smart technology for your home
2018 by Nick Vandome
In "Smart Homes in easy steps: Master smart technology for your home," Nick Vandome takes readers on a jaunt through the whimsical, occasionally baffling world of smart home tech—where your kettle chats with your fridge, your lights have opinions and your thermostat might just be plotting world domination. With a nod to the sheer improbability that all these gadgets could ever work in harmony, Vandome deftly explains how to set them up without triggering a minor apocalypse. From teaching Alexa not to misunderstand every command to ensuring Siri doesn’t sulk, the book tackles the peculiar intricacies of taming voice assistants, while also demystifying the curious lives of devices like smart plugs, cameras and even those lightbulbs that really seem to think they're the boss of you. All in all, it's a guide to creating a home that’s smarter than you—and only slightly less exasperating.
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3. Manage Your Smart Home With An App!
2014 by Gerard O'Driscoll
In a universe teeming with inexplicably complicated toaster manuals and thermostats that seem to conspire against humanity, Gerard O'Driscoll boldly proposes that creating a next-generation home automation system isn’t just for tech wizards or alien overlords. With the precision of a Vogon poetry recital (but infinitely less painful), this guide takes you step-by-step through the surprisingly terrestrial task of mastering your lights, thermostats, window blinds, cameras, music, garden sprinklers and even your kitchen gadgets—all through a humble smartphone. Packed with illustrations so clear even your toaster might blush, real-life examples that might make you feel like you’ve stepped into a sci-fi sitcom and insights so sharp they could cut through interstellar bureaucracy, this book transforms the bewildering chaos of smart home tech into a symphony of effortless control. And you’ll do it all without having to negotiate with your oven. Probably.
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4. Smart Energy Technologies in Everyday Life: Smart Utopia?
2013 by Y. Strengers
Imagine a world where your thermostat is smarter than you are, your fridge critiques your snack choices and your washing machine insists on discussing quantum theory before it spins. In Smart Energy Technologies in Everyday Life: Smart Utopia?, Y. Strengers takes us on a delightfully perplexing journey through the dazzling promises of smart energy solutions—those zippy, Wi-Fi-enabled gadgets supposedly destined to transform us into enlightened energy beings. With a sharp eye on four buzzword-heavy strategies—energy feedback, dynamic pricing, home automation and micro-generation—the book asks, with just the right mix of curiosity and cosmic bemusement, whether these technologies might actually fit into the chaotic ballet of our everyday lives or if they’re merely the latest eccentric guests at the cosmic tea party of modern living.
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1. HVAC A to Z - A Comprehensive Guide to Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
2023 by Charles Nehme
In the vast, labyrinthine cosmos of modern living—where comfort battles chaos and temperature lurks just on the edge of tolerability—there exists a realm both mind-bogglingly essential and strangely invisible: HVAC. This book, HVAC A to Z: A Comprehensive Guide to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, is not merely a guide; it’s a heroic odyssey through the sprawling and occasionally bewildering universe of ducts, thermodynamics and gadgets that hum reassuringly in the background of our lives. From the ancient lore of heat transfer (a surprisingly thrilling tale involving more science than you’d think and fewer dragons than you’d hope) to the daring frontiers of IoT-driven airflows and energy efficiency so sharp it could probably slice toast, this tome will teach you everything you never knew you desperately needed to know. Along the way, it tackles big questions like “What is psychrometrics and why does it sound like a failed indie band?” while also grappling with humanity’s eternal quest for fresher air and smaller utility bills. Whether you’re a seasoned HVAC guru, an inquisitive mortal poking at the thermostat, or simply someone who wonders why vents seem so full of secrets, this book promises a journey so packed with revelations, it’s practically a cosmic draft of fresh air.
Download PDF
2. Smart Homes in easy steps: Master smart technology for your home
2018 by Nick Vandome
In "Smart Homes in easy steps: Master smart technology for your home," Nick Vandome takes readers on a jaunt through the whimsical, occasionally baffling world of smart home tech—where your kettle chats with your fridge, your lights have opinions and your thermostat might just be plotting world domination. With a nod to the sheer improbability that all these gadgets could ever work in harmony, Vandome deftly explains how to set them up without triggering a minor apocalypse. From teaching Alexa not to misunderstand every command to ensuring Siri doesn’t sulk, the book tackles the peculiar intricacies of taming voice assistants, while also demystifying the curious lives of devices like smart plugs, cameras and even those lightbulbs that really seem to think they're the boss of you. All in all, it's a guide to creating a home that’s smarter than you—and only slightly less exasperating.
Download PDF
3. Manage Your Smart Home With An App!
2014 by Gerard O'Driscoll
In a universe teeming with inexplicably complicated toaster manuals and thermostats that seem to conspire against humanity, Gerard O'Driscoll boldly proposes that creating a next-generation home automation system isn’t just for tech wizards or alien overlords. With the precision of a Vogon poetry recital (but infinitely less painful), this guide takes you step-by-step through the surprisingly terrestrial task of mastering your lights, thermostats, window blinds, cameras, music, garden sprinklers and even your kitchen gadgets—all through a humble smartphone. Packed with illustrations so clear even your toaster might blush, real-life examples that might make you feel like you’ve stepped into a sci-fi sitcom and insights so sharp they could cut through interstellar bureaucracy, this book transforms the bewildering chaos of smart home tech into a symphony of effortless control. And you’ll do it all without having to negotiate with your oven. Probably.
Download PDF
4. Smart Energy Technologies in Everyday Life: Smart Utopia?
2013 by Y. Strengers
Imagine a world where your thermostat is smarter than you are, your fridge critiques your snack choices and your washing machine insists on discussing quantum theory before it spins. In Smart Energy Technologies in Everyday Life: Smart Utopia?, Y. Strengers takes us on a delightfully perplexing journey through the dazzling promises of smart energy solutions—those zippy, Wi-Fi-enabled gadgets supposedly destined to transform us into enlightened energy beings. With a sharp eye on four buzzword-heavy strategies—energy feedback, dynamic pricing, home automation and micro-generation—the book asks, with just the right mix of curiosity and cosmic bemusement, whether these technologies might actually fit into the chaotic ballet of our everyday lives or if they’re merely the latest eccentric guests at the cosmic tea party of modern living.
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How to download PDF:
1. Install Google Books Downloader
2. Enter Book ID to the search box and press Enter
3. Click "Download Book" icon and select PDF*
* - note that for yellow books only preview pages are downloaded
