You wouldn't normally think of a furnace as a home automation device, and it's not. But a smart home is one that integrates your home's resources into one unique control platform. Control4 has recently developed a new thermostat with the help of Aprilaire - a well known indoor air quality solutions company. Programmable thermostats have been around for a long time; however, an automated thermostat gives you much more control. An automated thermostat allows you to control your home's temperature from anywhere in your home or anywhere in the world, as long as you have internet access or good cell reception. Also, we can set the temperature in your home based on scheduled events or even occupancy sensors.