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Advance Market Analytics published a new research publication on Plasterboard Market Insights, to 2025 with 223 pages and enriched with self-explained Tables and charts in presentable format. In the Study you will find new evolving Trends, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities generated by targeting market stakeholders. The growth of the Plasterboard Market is mainly driven by the increasing R&D spending across the world. Some of the key players profiled in the study are Etex Group (Belgium), World Industries Inc. (United States), Saint-Gobain S.A. (France), Gypsum Management and Supply, Inc. (United States), Georgia Pacific LLC (United States), Boral Limited (Australia), USG Corporation (United States), KNAUF Gips KG (Germany), LafargeHolcim Ltd. (Switzerland) and Siniat (Belgium).

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Plasterboard also called drywall is a panel made of calcium sulfate dihydrate (gypsum) with or without additives used in the construction of interior walls and ceilings. The plaster is mixed with fiber, plasticizer, foaming agent and various additives which helps to reduce mildew, flammability and water absorption. It is becoming popular due to an alternative to plaster finishes because it is cleaner and less labor-intensive than wet plastering and reduces the drying out time of building construction. The main factors driving the plasterboard market are low cost, ease of installation and finishing, fire resistance, sound control and availability.

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The Plasterboard Market report provides a basic overview of the industry including its definition, geography segment, end use/application segment and competitor segment and manufacturing technology. Then, the report explores the international major industry players in detail.

According to the Regional Segmentation the Plasterboard Market provides the Information covers following regions:

*North America

*South America

*Asia & Pacific

*Europe

*MEA (Middle East and Africa)

The key countries in each region are taken into consideration as well, such as United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, South Africa, Nigeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Germany, United Kingdom (UK), the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Turkey, Russia, France, Poland, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, India, Australia and New Zealand etc.

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The titled segments and sub-section of the market are illuminated below:

by Type (Damp-roof Plasterboard, Fire-resistant Plasterboard, Impact-resistant Plasterboard, Insulated Plasterboard, Moisture-resistant Plasterboard, Sound-resistant Plasterboard, Standard Plasterboard, Thermal Plasterboard), Application (Residential, Non-Residential), Form (Tapered-edged, Square-edged)

Top Players in the Market are:

Etex Group (Belgium), World Industries Inc. (United States), Saint-Gobain S.A. (France), Gypsum Management and Supply, Inc. (United States), Georgia Pacific LLC (United States), Boral Limited (Australia), USG Corporation (United States), KNAUF Gips KG (Germany), LafargeHolcim Ltd. (Switzerland) and Siniat (Belgium).

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Chapter 1: Introduction, market driving force product Objective of Study and Research Scope the Plasterboard Market

Chapter 2: Exclusive Summary the basic information of the Plasterboard Market

Chapter 3: Displaying the Market Dynamics- Drivers, Trends and Challenges of the Plasterboard Market

Chapter 4: Presenting the Plasterboard Market Factor Analysis Porters Five Forces, Supply/Value Chain, PESTEL analysis, Market Entropy, Patent/Trademark Analysis.

Chapter 5: Displaying the by Type, End User and Region 2013-2018

Chapter 6: Evaluating the leading manufacturers of the Plasterboard Market which consists of its Competitive Landscape, Peer Group Analysis, BCG Matrix & Company Profile

Chapter 7: To evaluate the market by segments, by countries and by manufacturers with revenue share and sales by key countries in these various regions.

Chapter 8 & 9: Displaying the Appendix, Methodology and Data Source

Finally, Plasterboard Market is a valuable source of guidance for individuals and companies.

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Global Carpet Cleaning Machine Market research Report 2019 may be a comprehensive business study on this state of business that analyses innovative ways for business growth and describes necessary factors like prime manufacturers, production worth, key regions and rate of growth. with growth trends, numerous stakeholders like investors, CEOs, traders, suppliers, analysis & media, international Manager, Director, President, SWOT analysis i.e. Strength, Weakness, Opportunities and Threat to the organization and others. This report focuses on Professional Global Carpet Cleaning Machine Market 2019-2025 volume and value at Global level, regional level and company level.

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After a few years of arguably incremental upgrades, Apples iPhone 11 lineup was a breath of fresh air. Aside from boosting battery life significantly, Apple made some serious improvements to camera quality across the board. Night mode in particular is an absolute game-changer as it delivers low light photography performance that surpasses what youll find on Googles Pixel devices and even the Huawei P30 Pro.

Of course, if you want the best that Apple has to offer photography wise, youll want to consider the companys iPhone 11 Pro models which both feature a triple lens camera scheme. And while its certainly easy to take stunning and crisp photos right out of the box, there are some tweaks you can implement here and there to help take your photos to the next level.

Writing for the USA Today, Jefferson Graham spoke to a handful of professional photographers and asked them for a few simple but effective tips that can vastly improve iPhone photos. Whether youre a seasoned photography guru or a newbie looking to learn the ropes, there are a few tidbits here well worth checking out.

With respect to taking Portrait mode photos, for example, Matt Van Swol notes:

Create distance. The more physical distance between your subject and the background, the more separation your iPhone can create for you. Portrait mode creates depth by mimicking the depth of field that youd get on pro-level camera.

One tidbit not in the article but worth mentioning involves taking selfies. By default, your iPhone will take a 7-megapixel selfie in portrait mode if you just open up the camera and hit the shutter button. However, if you want to take full advantage of the iPhones 12-megapixel front-facing camera, tap the expand button (symbolized by the two-arrow icon) and youll be able to take a slightly higher quality photo. Incidentally, if you take a selfie in landscape mode, the default photo will be 12 megapixels.

One final tidbit worth mentioning if only because Ive been surprised by how many friends arent aware of this is that you can take high quality photos while video recording simply by tapping the white button on the right-hand side of the display while a video recording is in progress.

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Merry Christmas, everyone! You might think retailers are done offering the best deals of the season now that Christmas is here, but youve got another thing coming. Some of the nations top retailers are offering fantastic deals today, and theyre only available online since most stores around the country are closed for Christmas. Before your family arrives and chaos ensues, definitely take a few minutes to check out todays top deals. Highlights include top-rated Alexa and Google enabled Wi-Fi smart plugs with energy monitoring and USB ports for just $7.17 each with coupon code LDWIS2EA,the best-selling TP-Link Wi-Fi range extender for only $14.95 and the faster version thats twice as fast for $21.99, the return of Black Friday pricing on AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro, a surprise sale that slashes the Apple Watch Series 5 down to its lowest price ever, Echo speakers starting at only $19.99, discounted iPad tablets, Ankers newest AirPods rivals for only $49.99, aNest Thermostats for just $129, best-selling Bluetooth earbuds for $16.99, up to $50 off everyones favorite Instant Pots, big discounts on nearly 100 different Amazon devices and bundles, and so much more.

Among all the year-end sales that kicked off online today, Walmarts definitely ranks near the top. In fact, many of the deals youll find right now on Walmart are even better than the ones weve been seeing for the past week. If you want to see all the deals Walmart saved for its Christmas Day surprise, you can shop the retailers entire sale right here. Or, if you want to skip the suspense and just see the cream of the crop, youll find our picks for Walmarts top 10 best deals of the day down below.

Apple AirPods with Charging Case: $139.00 (reg. $159.00)(more AirPods deals available on Amazon)

iRobot Roomba 670 Robot Vacuum: $197.00 (reg. $329.99)(Newer Roomba 675 model available for $199 on Amazon)

Microsoft Xbox One S 1TB All Digital Edition 3 Game Bundle: $149.00 (reg. $249.00)

Sceptre 50 Class 4K Ultra HD (2160P) LED TV: $189.99 ($399.99)

Sceptre 65 Class 4K Ultra HD (2160P) HDR LED TV: $349.99 (reg. $899.99)

HP 14 Laptop, Intel Core i3-1005G1, 4GB SDRAM, 128GB SSD: $299.00 (reg. $469.00)

Instant Pot Ace 60 Cooking Blender: $44.96 (reg. $99.00)

Farberware 3.2 Quart Digital Air Fryer: $49.00 (reg. $69.00)

Oral-B 6000 SmartSeries Electric Toothbrush: $99.94 (reg. $159.97)

Braun Series 7 7865cc Mens Electric Foil Shaver: $174.94 (reg. $229.94)

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GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc. (TSE:GDI) Investment analysts at Desjardins issued their FY2021 EPS estimates for shares of GDI Integrated Facility Services in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, December 6th, according to Zacks Investment Research. Desjardins analyst F. Tremblay forecasts that the company will earn $1.36 per share for the year.

Several other analysts also recently commented on the stock. CIBC raised their target price on shares of GDI Integrated Facility Services from C$35.00 to C$37.00 in a report on Wednesday, November 27th. National Bank Financial upped their price target on shares of GDI Integrated Facility Services from C$36.00 to C$42.00 and gave the company an outperform rating in a report on Friday, November 29th. Finally, TD Securities increased their price objective on shares of GDI Integrated Facility Services from C$38.00 to C$41.00 and gave the stock a buy rating in a research report on Friday, November 29th.

Shares of TSE GDI traded up C$0.64 during mid-day trading on Monday, reaching C$33.64. 3,000 shares of the companys stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 8,504. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of C$33.29 and a 200 day simple moving average of C$29.57. GDI Integrated Facility Services has a twelve month low of C$18.38 and a twelve month high of C$37.25. The company has a current ratio of 1.63, a quick ratio of 1.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 78.25. The firm has a market capitalization of $715.83 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 63.59.

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GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc operates in the outsourced facility services industry. The company operates through Janitorial Canada, Janitorial USA, Technical services, and Complementary Services segments. It offers janitorial services, such as floor cleaning and finishing, window washing, furniture polishing, carpet cleaning and dusting, as well as other building services, including lawn maintenance, snow removal, and other.

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The long-running metal roofing company in Lubbock Jones & Associates has served 15,000 customers to date. The company may be located in Lubbock, but it is also serving Midland and Odessa markets as well. The steel siding Lubbock company has been in business since May 1987, over 33 years.

If youre looking for new windows in Lubbock, the team at Jones & Associates has you covered. With years of experience installing state of the art windows and doors in all types of homes, they are the best at windows and siding in Lubbock, TX.

This is because every employee hired at Jones & Associates is required to go on a course and learn about each product they install, from window replacement products to various windows such as the Simonton vinyl. So, it is no surprise that each member of the team is highly educated and experienced for window installation.

Jones & Associates install high-quality doors and energy-saving windows for the residents of Midland/Odessa, and Lubbock who have noticed a decrease in their monthly energy bills.

Jones & Associates also provide a metal roofing service to residents, and they believe there are many advantages to having metal roofing and siding in Lubbock, TX. Apparently, in this climate, your roof needs to be strong enough to protect against the harsh weather conditions. This means you will need a roofing system with high strength material, and the solution to this is metal roofing.

Fortunately, Jones & Associates are the primary sources for metal roofing and sidinginstallationin Lubbock TX and throughout West Texas. The metals used by Jones & Associates leaves you with a roof that can protect you against all types of weather. The team at Jones & Associates considers metal roofing to be the best at protecting against harsh weather.

Jones & Associates also mention that new siding will provide you with so many benefits at home. If you choose to sell your home, the energy-efficient siding service at Jones & Associates will leave potential buyers very interested in purchasing your home.

Jones & Associates aim to make your home look new and improved and also ensure it protects you and your family against any threats, therefore saving you money.

Jones & Associates have a wide range of updates on their websites homepage, each update is uploaded in a blog form, and the information is beneficial if you havent availed of Jones & Associates services or any roofing or window service before.

Some of the articles are about roof leaks and the damage it can cause to your home if you dont get it fixed by a professional, or they have written some tips on how to improve the beauty and increase the value of your home, and many more. You can find them all on their website.

If youre looking for side installation in Lubbock, or any roofing or window service, contact Jones & Associates today and schedule a consultation or book an appointment with a representative today on +1 806-796-1913 or you can go online and check out all their useful blogs about new windows, etc., at https://www.thejonesboys.com/.

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Immediately after the Nest Learning Thermostat, the creation of a pair of former Apple engineers, debuted eight years ago, I wanted one. I was intrigued by the prospect of having a thermostat that learned the comings and goings of a household to build a heating and cooling schedule.

But early Nests were expensive and had issues with some heating and cooling systems (they still do). I may love tech, but I was, frankly, a little intimidated by the notion of installing one. And until recently, I was not living in a home where I could do that.

But when Black Friday 2019 rolled around, the stars aligned and the price dropped so I made the leap. It helped that both my wife and I loathed the programmable thermostat that came with the condo we bought in 2018. We were motivated.

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I installed the Nest and have been living with it for more than a week now. Here are some early thoughts:

I was worried that Id screw up some aspect of the installation and create problems with my AC system which, when you live in Houston, is a critical part of ones residential infrastructure. But the process was fairly straightforward. The Nest smartphone app walks you through it, and the Nest comes with labels that let you designate which wires go where before you disconnect your old thermostats mount. Theres also a compatibility checker on the Nest website.

The only hitch involved the junction box where the thermostat wires terminated in the wall. It was taller than the holes for the Nests mounting plate, so I had to get creative with attaching it to the wall. But overall, the process was smooth, and my AC system is running like a champ.

I really love the ability to control the Nest in different ways. Yes, you can use the smartphone app, but you can also link it to an Amazon Echo or a Google Home smart speaker. Being able to say Alexa, set the thermostat to 74 is a pleasure.

The Nest does indeed learn your patterns, and after a few days, it begins to do automatically what you have been doing manually. We like it very cold when we sleep; I then turn the AC back up to sensible levels when we awake. Within a few days, the Nest was automatically making these changes. There are separate schedules for heating and cooling, which is handy in Houstons frequently bipolar weather.

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As youd expect, there are some annoyances. Theres no way to set the temperature manually and then hold it, whats known on other thermostats as a temporary hold. The next time a scheduled change comes up, it overrides the manual setting. You can, however, delete the upcoming scheduled item - but if you want the hold to last a while, you have to delete ALL the upcoming items until you want the hold to end. Another workaround involves changing several settings - either way, these are kludges for a simple feature that should be built into the Nest.

If you want to have more than one person in the family control the Nest from a smartphone, you have to download and install a second app. Google bought Nest a few years ago, and now you must use the Google Home app to add a family member. If youve already got Google smartphone devices, you probably already have this app. If not, having to snag a second piece of software just for that seems unnecessary.

One of the Nests benefits is that it supposedly can save money on your energy bill. Its too early to say if thats happening, but the Eco feature that auto-sets the unit not to run when it senses you are away seems to be working. Well see what our electric bill looks like when Houstons brutal summer temperatures roll around. Ill report back at midyear.

Meanwhile, if you have questions about the Nest Learning Thermostat, please ask them.

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Sherrie Burns received an unusual Christmas present this year a brand-new heating and air conditioning system.

The Ada woman won the unit from Hunter Super Techs, an Ardmore-based company that gives away new HVAC units through its Gift of Heat program each year around Christmas time. Burns granddaughter nominated her for the program, and Burns learned that she was one of the winners when Hunters operations manager, Joseph Hobson, contacted her on Dec. 16.

Burns, whose home has had the same heating and cooling unit since 1989, said she was thrilled about getting a new one for Christmas.

Im still overwhelmed, but Im really happy to get it, she said Friday, while Hobsons crew was installing the new unit.

Its a team thing

Hunter Super Techs owner Chris Hunter launched the Gift of Heat program in Ardmore, where the companys main office is located, about six years ago. The company has given away a new HVAC system, provided by Goodman Manufacturing and valued at somewhere between $5,000 and $6,000, each year since then.

The company, which also has locations in Ada and Durant, gave away three units this year. One unit was for Burns, another was given to an Ardmore resident and the third went to someone in Durant.

Hobson said the company appreciated Goodman Manufacturings assistance with the program.

Were very, very blessed to have Goodman give us three systems for each of our locations to provide heat for the families and some very deserving people, he said.

Heres how the program works: People can nominate their friends, neighbors or relatives who would benefit from a new heating and cooling system by filling out a form on Hunter Super Techs website, www.https://huntersupertechs.com/. The completed form must include the nominees name, address and a short story about why he or she deserves a new system.

Hunter staffers review the entries and select one person to get a new unit. But this year, the company decided to give away three units instead of just one.

Hobson said that Hunter Super Techs installs the units free of charge and obtains the appropriate permits from the city of Ada. He added that many Hunter employees volunteer to help install the units each year.

Its a team thing, he said. Its great.

Nomination

Burns granddaughter, Jamie Vasquez of Tacoma, Washington, saw an ad for the program on Hunters website and nominated her grandmother, Hobson said. He showed a screen shot of the nomination form to an Ada News reporter.

Sherrie is my nana, Vasquez wrote on the nomination form. Shes 86 years old, a breast cancer survivor and sole caretaker of my 63-year-old aunt, who had a devastating stroke 15 years ago.

They live on a fixed income every year. Twice a year for the last five or so, my nana has to call someone to fix the heating and air unit, resulting in her robbing Peter to pay Paul.

Vasquez wrote that her grandmother had not replaced the old unit because of the cost, and she relied on her fireplace to heat the house in the winter and floor fans during the summer as a way of reducing stress on the old unit.

Burns said Friday that she spent the past couple of years worrying that the old unit would break down some day. She said she wont have that problem anymore, thanks to the Gift of Heat program.

Its a great thing, Burns said.

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Sudbury Pines Extended Care is ending the year with a more than 25% reduction in energy use following a partnership with Eversource.

The family-owned small business is now a more efficient year-round environment for guests, families and employees all while reducing its environmental impact and saving $18,000 in yearly energy costs.

Sudbury Pines operates around-the-clock and must provide a safe, healthy environment which made it the perfect candidate for energy-efficient upgrades, said Eversource Vice President of Energy Efficiency Tilak Subrahmanian. Our team shared energy expertise and helped identify several projects and programs that would effectively reduce their impact on the environment and save them money. Together, we are able to have a positive effect and look forward to delivering solutions that will benefit the family-owned business today and into the future.

The energy efficiency work includes a comprehensive lighting upgrade including ceiling sensors and photocells, the installation of low-flow faucets and aerators and refrigeration upgrades. Eversource also helped Sudbury Pines install Wi-Fi thermostats, which in addition to providing energy savings and convenience, allows Sudbury Pines to participate in the Eversource ConnectedSolutions Demand Response, a program that offers participants incentives for allowing the energy company to adjust their WiFi thermostats during peak energy periods.

Working with Eversource and our partners and tapping their expertise, along with cash flow and finances, were the key factors we considered when driving these projects forward, said Sudbury Pines Extended Care Business Operation Manager Kevin Osborne. The untold story is that an equal amount of vision with leadership, incentive research, design consideration and implementation is required to bring it to fruition. Sustainability does work for us, its about better patient outcomes, quality facility conditions, and mitigating our environmental impact.

Sudbury Pines Extended Care plans to invest its energy savings into additional energy efficiency projects, including insulation, heat recovery ventilation systems and new heating and cooling systems. There is also high consideration of installing rooftop solar, having been accepted into Eversources SMART program, which is expected to cover more than 60% of the buildings current energy demand.

Sudbury Pines took advantage of Eversources Small Business Energy Solutions which included a free facility audit by AECOM, a qualified energy contractor, and a proposal detailing recommended energy improvements. Eversource reviewed the proposal to ensure that the project was cost-effective and paid up to 90 percent of project costs for installation of approved energy-efficient measures such as LED lighting and building controls. Eversource also inspects completed projects to verify equipment is correctly installed and working and confirms the job is completed to customer satisfaction.

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Looking for the best smart thermostats for Alexa? You have come to the right place

If you have an Amazon Alexa device, then you might be interested in buying a compatible smart thermostat so you can control the temperature of your home remotely. Here is an overview of the best smart thermostats with Amazon Alexa.

The Nest Learning T3008US is the third-generation learning thermostat made by Nest, which was thinner and sleeker than its predecessors. It lights up when you start walking up to the device. And the T3008US shows you the time and temperature from across the room.

For those of you who are handy, it takes about half an hour to install. And Nest devices are known for helping its users cut down on their bills by over $100 per year.

The T3021US is a smart thermostat that learns the temperatures you like and can turn itself down while you are away. And the T3021US has a large and sharp display.

Some of the best features built into the T3021US include auto-scheduling, Wi-Fi compatibility (change the temperature from your phone, tablet or laptop), Energy Saving (Nest Leaf appears when you choose a temperature that saves energy), Smart Thermostat (learns how to keep the house warm despite changes in the weather), and Home/Away Assist (automatically turns temperature down while you are away to avoid heating or cooling an empty home).

For those of you who are handy, it takes about half an hour to install. And Nest devices are known for helping its users cut down on their bills by over $100 per year.

The ecobee4 is able to listen to voice commands and respond with Alexa built-in. You can have the ecobee4 set a timer, read the news, adjust the temperature, etc. Plus it works with other Alexa Devices by supporting ESP so that only the device that is closest to you responds to commands.

And the ecobee4 comes with a room sensor that helps manage hot or cold spots in the home thus delivering comfort in the rooms that matter.

The ecobee4 is able to sense occupancy and automatically enable the right mode energy savings when it senses no one is home.

It takes about 30 minutes to install the ecobee4 using the installation guide and an in-app step-by-step walkthrough.

The Honeywell Home T9 features a Monthly Energy Report that shows you how much energy was used. And you can save even more with a schedule that adapts to your lifestyle and by connecting with your utility efficiency program. You can also adjust your thermostat from anywhere with your mobile device or let your home automatically react to your schedule with geofencing. Plus you can add smart room sensors to focus the temperature on multiple rooms for comfort where it matters.

And the T9 also intelligently learns your homes heating and cooling patterns in order to deliver the right temperature at the right time. Then it sends you filter and temperature alerts.

When you connect your Honeywell Home account with your utility, you can earn rewards each season for your energy efficiency.

The Bosch BCC100 easily controls your home temperature with your voice as you communicate with the Amazon Alexa smart device. And the full-color 5-inch display thermostat touchscreen automatically turns on and off while you are away from home.

Plus the Bosch BCC100 features both comfort setting and intuitive scheduling to make it easy for you to choose a temperature for different times of the day without having to worry about the home getting too hot or too cold. And you can access the main screen and set up the thermostat from any smartphone or tablet.

Its worth mentioning that a C-wire (common wire) is required to power the unit. Two-wire systems are not supported.

The Honeywell TH9320WF5003 supports remote access to the thermostat through a computer, tablet or smartphone with Honeywells Total Connect Comfort Service. And apps are available for tablet and smartphones.

Some of the other specifications includeEnergy Savings mode, 7-day easy programming,custom display with on-screen comfort information, and a five-year limited warranty.

The Emerson Sensi Touch ST75 lets you remotely access, change or program your home temperatures anytime any anywhere. It was designed to work with HVAC equipment in most homes in the U.S. and Canada. And the Sensi mobile app guides you through each step of the DIY installation process. Plus a common wire (c-wire) is required.

After the Sensi thermostat is running, you can let your location automatically adjust your temperature settings with geofencing or use the intuitive controls to create a custom schedule in order to save about 23% on your HVAC energy usage. You can set, lower or raise your home temperature with simple voice commands using Alexa or control the Sensi thermostat using Siri on your iPhone or iPad.

Plus you can get utility rebates in your area through the rebate finder.

The Nest Thermostat E has a simple design with a new frosted display that blends into the background. You can use the Nest app to change the temperature remotely.

Plus there is a Home/Away Assist that turns itself down after you leave so you do not have to waste energy heating or cooling an empty home. The Energy History feature shows you how much energy you use and why.

The Emerson Sensi ST55 makes it easy to remotely control and schedule your temperature. And the Emerson Sensi thermostat does not require a common wire (c-wire) for most installations so it is compatible with the HVAC equipment in many homes in the U.S. & Canada. The c-wire is required for heat-only, cool-only, heat pump (without aux) systems, and for use with Apple HomeKit.

With the Emerson Sensi ST55, you can use location-based temperature control with geofencing or create a custom heating and cooling schedules with the flexible 7-day scheduling option with the ENERGY STAR certified Sensi thermostat. Plus with the energy-saving features, you save about 23% on your HVAC energy usage so you can save money without compromising your comfort.

The Sensi integrates directly with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, and Wink home automation platforms. And you can connect to Amazon Alexa to control your home temperature with simple voice commands or just ask Siri to set, raise or lower your home temperature while using Sensi with Apple HomeKit.

Plus the Sensi also features smart alerts to help detect extreme temperature and humidity levels in your home.

The Vine Smart TJ-919 has a sleek and modern design that show clear images. And the Vine Smart TJ-919 features ultra-flexible 7-Day and 8-period settings. And it is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Plus you can control it from your phone, tablet or laptop with smart Vine App.

The Bosch Connected Control BCC50 thermostat is compatible with most 24VAC heating and cooling equipment to help you save energy and money. And you can easily control your homes temperature from the interface using the 5 back-lit touch buttons. Plus you can control the Bosch Connected Control smartphone app or your voice with the Bosch Connected Control Alexa Smart Home Skill and your Alexa-enabled smart devices.

And the Bosch Connected Control BCC50 Thermostat blends into any room by automatically turning off the backlit touch buttons when it is not in use and displays only the essential temperature information on the screen.

Plus the Bosch Connected Control app allows you to remotely control all of your thermostats settings. And it also allows you to adjust your schedule while on-the-go or set it to vacation mode to save energy while youre away.

There are filter reminders so you can get alerts when it is time to replace the system air filter. And it is programmable with up to 4 preset or user-defined schedules to help you save energy and money.

Note: it is compatible with majority of HVAC systems (C-WIRE REQUIRED)

The Honeywell Home RTH6580WF features7-day programming with 4 program periods per day which can be configured to meet nearly any scheduling scenario. And the Honeywell Home RTH6580WF Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat allows remote access through a smartphone or computer.

You can view the local weather from the web portal or app (Wink App Ready and the Wink Hub is not required).

Inside of the box is the thermostat, a wall plate (attached to thermostat), screws and anchors, a Quick Start Guide, a thermostat ID Card, wire labels, a User Guide, a Quick Reference Card, and G Wire Jumper Cable.

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