Via the My Leviton app, users can integrate Wi-Fi dimmers, switches, and plug-in adapters with Nest cameras, thermostats and smoke/CO detectors, without the need for a home-automation hub.

Parks Associates data shows half of U.S. households would pay $5/month for subsidized smart thermostat installation with ongoing service program.

As a companion to Nest Thermostats, the new Nest Temperature Sensor can be installed in multiple rooms to regulate household temperature based on the needs of the occupants at any given time.

Nest throws a nice bone to the smart-home installation community via hip-hop artist Rev Run, who gushes over his Nest Pro installer and tells Google Assistant - in rap - to change the temperature.

New integrator-friendly Alarm.com connected thermostat uses machine learning and cloud intelligence to anticipate HVAC failures and water damage.

American Institute of Architects study shows smart thermostats are the most popular product, while demand for mechanical rooms for racks wilts away.