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		ctdonath on July 14, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Smart thermostats inadvertently strain electric po... With room occupancy detection, it should start modeling likely HVAC needs - able to predict accordingly, and adjust power use & timing jitter accordingly.

SketchySeaBeast on July 14, 2022 [–]

Ah, that's another level of smart than I was thinking of and requires integrating motion sensors, but I do suppose that would enable it.

richbradshaw on July 16, 2022 | [–]

CO2 sensors are the most common way I believe.

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