Npower has teamed up with Nest Labs, Yale and D-Link to launch the trial of a smart home experience. Customers in the Midlands will be the first to receive the package over 2020, followed by a nationwide launch. The energy company is offering an integrated home automation ecosystem controlled by a smartphone app, with Nest's latest third generation Learning Thermostat sitting at the core of the product offering. Energy providers have tried a number of different business models to encourage adoption of smart home technology, however, this "package deal" is a relatively innovative approach, featuring keyless locks, smart lighting and thermostat technology.
Npower has teamed up with Nest Labs, Yale and D-Link to launch the trial of a smart home experience. Customers in the Midlands will be the first to receive the package over the next six months, followed by a nationwide launch. The energy company is offering an integrated home automation ecosystem controlled by a smartphone app, with Nest's latest third generation Learning Thermostat sitting at the core of the product offering. Energy providers have tried a number of different business models to encourage adoption of smart home technology, however, this "package deal" is a relatively innovative approach, featuring keyless locks, smart lighting and thermostat technology.