Beat the Heat, Save Energy

June 23, 20262 min read

The Smart Way to Beat Summer Heat Starts at Home

Vivint Thermostat

Summer brings longer days, rising temperatures, and higher energy use as homes work harder to stay cool. With smart home technology becoming more accessible, homeowners are finding easier ways to stay comfortable without overworking their HVAC systems or overpaying on utility bills. This month, we’re highlighting simple ways to stay ahead of the heat while keeping your home efficient, comfortable, and connected all season long.

5 strong summer-focused reasons the Vivint Smart Thermostat is a key player for June

☀️ 1. Keeps homes cool without wasting energy

In the summer, cooling is one of the biggest drivers of high electric bills. The Vivint Smart Thermostat automatically adjusts temperature based on whether you’re home or away, helping reduce unnecessary cooling and improving overall efficiency. It can reduce HVAC runtime and energy use while still keeping the home comfortable.

☀️ 2. Helps lower summer energy bills automatically

Instead of relying on manual adjustments, the system “learns” household patterns and fine-tunes cooling throughout the day. Vivint reports potential savings of up to about $300 per year on energy costs depending on usage.

☀️ 3. Smart “away mode” prevents wasted AC when no one is home

During vacations, workdays, or summer activities, the thermostat can detect when the home is empty and automatically raise or adjust temperatures to avoid cooling an empty house—then bring it back to comfort before you return.

☀️ 4. Remote control from anywhere (perfect for travel season)

Whether clients are at the pool, on vacation, or running errands, they can adjust their home temperature from the Vivint app. This prevents coming home to a hot house and lets them manage comfort in real time from anywhere.

☀️ 5. Improves comfort during extreme summer heat waves

The thermostat continuously balances comfort and efficiency by maintaining steady indoor temperatures. It uses sensors like temperature and humidity to keep homes from feeling stuffy or over-cooled during peak summer heat.

Summer is meant to be enjoyed—not spent worrying about your energy bill or coming home to an uncomfortable house. With the Vivint Smart Thermostat, you can head out for vacations, pool days, weekend getaways, and family adventures knowing your home is intelligently maintaining the perfect balance of comfort and efficiency. While you're making the most of the season, Vivint is working behind the scenes to keep your home cool, connected, and ready to welcome you back.


How Can We Help?

While we’re not the service provider, Kentro Tec acts as yourguide and point of clarity, helping you connect with the right teams, understand next steps, and get answers faster — without feeling passed around.

Vivint Smart Home Customer Support:801-377-9111

AT&T Customer Line:833-469-1723

Speak to Someone at Kentro Tec: 877-847-1135

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