By PTI Security Systems
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The Smart Thermostat has already made its mark on our homes as a valuable tool for monitoring and maintaining proper ambiance and room temperature. Our homes are not the only places where our belongings live. Many of us use self-storage units to house our most valuable possessions. While these units provide a much-needed service, they pose the potential issue of not being monitored closely. For self-storage property managers, the burden of watching over countless valuables can take a toll on business resources and cost owners money.
Increasingly, storage units are outfitted with Smart Thermostat technology. PTI Core is the leading provider of cloud-based real-time information regarding the status of storage unit facilities. Our ability to monitor units comes from our unique integration of the Smart Thermostat into storage facilities.
PTI CORE will help self-storage owners reduce the cost of heating and cooling with the ability to monitor their facilities constantly. PTI CORE will help facility owners monitor if a door is held open by a customer as they move in and out. Monitoring “held doors” eliminates heating and cooling the outside by a door held open.
PTI CORE will also keep track of unit temperatures, reducing the occurrence of claims from tenants that their items were damaged due to inconsistent climate control conditions. We work with Self Storage Property Managers who are required to continually walk their facilities to check temperature settings, helping them to increase productivity with remote controlling of each temperature access point. Even buildings with wine and cigar rooms can significantly benefit from our solutions, with the ability to control humidity levels and adjust conditions for the optimal aging of their products.
But which Smart Thermostat is right for your building and your units? Here is an overview of the thermostats we offer to help you decide which model best fits your storage needs:
• Ecobee 3 Lite
• Ecobee 4 with Alexa Voice
• Nest E
• Honeywell T5
Retrieve historical information from up to 15 months prior with this Smart Thermostat. This model is modestly priced (estimated $169.00) and delivers valuable temperature metrics right to your smartphone. The Ecobee3 Lite offers optional remote sensors, touchscreen technology, live local weather tracking, humidity monitoring, occupancy motion sensing, and a three-year warranty. This unit works with dehumidifiers, includes Apple HomeKit Support, Amazon Alexa Support, and a Power Extending Kit. No C-Wire is required for do it yourself or professional installation.
The next generation of the Ecobee3 Lite, the Ecobee4 with Alexa Voice, offers an elevated level of temperature control and monitoring. The model gives you more for your money (estimated $249.00), with remote sensors included, a five-year warranty and a 4.5 out of 5 stars from Tom’s Guide rating. The Ecobee4 like the 3, allows users to retrieve historical data from up to 15 months prior and includes a state of the art touch screen to adjust temperatures easily and scroll through features. This thermostat also offers Apple HomeKit Support, Amazon Alexa Support, and is compatible with dehumidifiers. With live local weather tracking, remote humidity monitoring, and motion sensing technology, the Ecobee4 with Alexa Voice is the perfect tool to ensure your units are always at optimum temperature. State of the art Alexa voice is built right into this Smart Thermostat, allowing you to make adjustments to room ambiance without lifting a finger.
The Nest E’s simple design takes the guesswork out of managing your storage unit temperature. With optional remote sensors, this model is yet another affordable choice (estimated $169.00). While its historical data retrieval is not as vast as either of the Ecobee models, you can still reference up to 10 days of temperature condition information. Its one year warranty covers this device and its many features, including humidity monitoring, motion sensing, AppleHome Support Kit, and Amazon Alexa Support.
The Honeywell T5 is the most economical Smart Thermostat offered by PTI Core at an estimated $129.00. With the T5 you can program temperatures up to seven days in advance. This reliable model offers a sleek style and a handy mobile app that provides you security in knowing the exact temperature of your unit at all times. It requires a C-wire coming from your HVAC system and can be installed by yourself or by a professional.
The Bottom Line
Smart Thermostat technology allows owners and property managers the ability to monitor and manage room temperatures remotely, with the touch of a button. PTI Core is the proven provider of cloud-based monitoring systems for storage facilities. We work to find the right thermostat system for your needs and provide the peace of mind that your renter’s valuables are safe and out of harm’s way
Smart Thermostat Comparison Chart
