Yeah, a thread about a thermostat.

Company web site: http://nest.com (I wonder how much they paid for the domain?)

News at Engadget: http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/25/ipod-fathers-unveil-their-next-project-the-nest-learning-thermo/

This is an "intelligent" WiFi thermostat. Unfortunately, my most pressing questions aren't answered in any of the previews or marketing materials... So I wrote them an email to ask.



With HRV I'd like to stop using a secondary controller and integrate into one unit - that would also give WiFi access to HRV which is thing that received the most manual adjustment.

Humidifier is currently controlled via its own controller mounted near the HVAC equipment in the basement. This type of controller needs to also know the temperature outside (via sensor) so it can add humidity to ambient without creating condensation on the windows (calculating dew point based on outside temperature)

Typical thermostats either have an ON/AUTO setting for the blower fan on forced air systems. The fan will come on during heating and cooling cycles and turn itself off when the cycle is done or isn't running. However, for higher efficiency in maintaining a balanced ambient temperature throughout the house, it's a good idea to keep the fan running at all times along with all your interior/room doors open. This keeps the whole house at a similar temperature and keeps air flowing. The issue is that the fan produces noise. Being able to schedule the fan during the off-cycle periods would be ideal. Some high end thermostats have this ability.