Alarm.com ‘Extreme Temps’ Energy Management Relies on Weather

Alarm.com's emPower security and energy management system now has an “Extreme Temps” feature that relies on weather information to turn thermostats up or down to automatically save energy and money.

emPower lets consumers automate and control their lights, locks and thermostats remotely from a web-enabled computer or cell phone.

Extreme Temps allows customers to set the target temperature of their thermostats based on the weather in the area. For hot days, users choose an outdoor temperature threshold between 80 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit. On cold days, the feature works similarly, with a temperature threshold range from -20 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

If the local weather predicts temperatures exceeding the customer’s selected threshold, Alarm.com will automatically increase their thermostat setting by one to nine degrees, enabling customers to save money and reduce their energy consumption on days when their air conditioning system is likely to consume a lot of energy.

Customers can receive email and text notifications letting them know when Extreme Temps are activated, and can opt out at any time by manually adjusting their thermostat.

Extreme Temps is now available through their Alarm.com dealers and is a free upgrade to emPower Thermostat users.