I’ve been trying to convince my brother to get a smart thermostat for months. I had my smart thermostat installed in my home and was loving it so much that I’ve convinced all my friends and family members to get one too. Well, almost everyone. My brother has visited my home on multiple occasions and seen the benefits of a smart thermostat first hand, but he’s still being stubborn. I showed him the app on my cell phone that corresponds with the thermostat and how I can make changes from anywhere at any time. I showed him the charts that display how efficient my thermostat is running, and I also showed him my utility bills! I wanted him to see physical evidence on how great the smart thermostat was. I even went as far to ask him about the amount he was paying to run his HVAC system with his outdated thermostat. I think my brother would purchase a smart thermostat if it wasn’t so expensive. A smart thermostat is significantly more expensive compared to his traditional thermostat, but it saves more money in the long run by cutting back on unwanted HVAC expenses. Although I’ve only had my smart thermostats for half a year, I’ve already seen so many benefits that outweigh the expense of the smart thermostat! My brother needs to hop aboard the smart thermostat train, or he’s going to regret it later. At some point, my parents will probably buy one for him as a gift.