Ever feel like the controls on your thermostat might as well be hieroglyphics? We hear you. Whether you have a programmable thermostat or a smart model, setting a schedule on it can be confusing.

But if you establish your own schedule, it will override the Nest’s learning capabilities and control your HVAC system pretty much like any other high-end programmable thermostat.

Programmable thermostats are capable of controlling the entire heating, ventilation and air conditioning system — from heating to indoor air quality and energy management.

Programmable thermostats can save you by money by automatically adjusting your home's temperature when you're away or asleep. But as Consumer Reports found back in October 2007, the devices often ...

Smart thermostats do not rely on people taking an active role in the programming, and automatically learn and adapt to user behavior over time, according to the coalition.

Programmable thermostats on their own can save users from 3 percent to 5 percent annually, according to CPS. It says the demand response program can save customers an additional 2 percent or 3 ...

Q. I moved into my new house three years ago and have yet to figure out how to program what I think is an automatic thermostat. I have a master’s degree but still have no idea what to do. Can… ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A new program in Texas is giving free smart thermostats to those who qualify. The devices can help you save on your power bill, but only if they are used correctly and one study ...

“Programming your thermostat can feel daunting,” says John Galeotafiore, who oversees the testing of thermostats and other home products for CR.