The most common reasons for a high bill are the following: You may be comparing a winter bill to a summer bill. It may be a ‘catch up’ bill following a low estimated reading from your previous bill(s). Changes in … Continue reading →

Try these strategies to avoid getting soaked Fix leaky faucets. Run full loads of laundry. Limit your showers. Adjust water temperature away from the sink. Wash dishes efficiently. Install efficient shower heads. Water your lawn at the right time. Collect … Continue reading →

Such a magnet can effectively disturb the operation of the meter through its cover [3, 4,5]. If recipient inserts such neodymium magnet near the inductive watt-hour meter, the meter runs slowly than it should, so it can’t measure correctly the … Continue reading →

What numbers do you read on a water meter? What do the numbers mean? Numbers in the black boxes show the amount of cubic metres of water you have used. You are charged for every cubic metre, so you only … Continue reading →

Water & gas meters usually operate on 2.4GHz using a very narrow-bandwidth implementation of the ZigBee Smart Energy Profile. How do water meters transmit readings? Meters transmit a read using a radio frequency (RF) device that attaches to the meter. … Continue reading →

In general, what you’re seeing is normal. As pressure changes in the water main, the pressure will equalize in your house, causing the meter to fluctuate a bit back and forth. You’ll often see this when someone on your block … Continue reading →

Google Nest HVAC monitoring is available in eligible regions in the US and Canada. HVAC monitoring is a thermostat feature that can help you identify potential issues with eligible heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Does Google Nest control … Continue reading →

How does a Nest thermostat work? The Nest Learning Thermostat uses self-programming technology that learns what temperatures you prefer depending on the time of day. It takes one week for it to learn this and self-program. How long does Nest … Continue reading →

Incompatible thermostat wires. If your thermostat’s wires are high voltage or stranded, then your system isn’t compatible. But, it’s possible that a trained professional can make your system compatible. Can you mix and match Nest thermostats? If you have more … Continue reading →

A desktop supercomputer is a desktop computer that has performance like that of a supercomputer. A desktop supercomputer typically possesses a fast GPU, often with several of them for boosting performance as well as multiple CPU cores.A desktop supercomputer is … Continue reading →

Connected Appliances have the ability to connect to devices using your in-home Wi-Fi. The benefit of these appliances is being able to operate your appliance through an app on your smart phone and smart home electronics like Amazon Echo and … Continue reading →

Smart fridges are yet another example of IoT (internet of things) devices done wrong.These IoT refrigerators are connected to your network. They are connected to all your devices. They are connected to the internet all the time. Can IoT connect … Continue reading →

Data sovereignty One of the biggest problems the internet faces today, and the main cause of the unequal distribution of power in the digital economy, is the concentration of data in the hands of just a few key players. What … Continue reading →

Mobile device is a general term for any handheld computer or smartphone. Tablets, e-readers, smartphones, PDAs, portable music players, smartwatches, and fitness trackers with smart capabilities are all mobile devices. What is device in mobile phone? Mobile Devices means tablets … Continue reading →

input device. A computer keyboard is a peripheral input device modeled after the typewriter keyboard which uses an arrangement of buttons or keys to act as mechanical levers or electronic switches. What type of device is keyboard? input deviceA computer … Continue reading →