Energenie Mihome Smart Thermostat With Gateway

Digital - A system that uses only 0s and 1s to transmit data

phone - Short for telephone. A device that transmits sound allowing point to point communication over long distances

PC - Personal Computer - an electronic device for acheiving multiple electronic tasks including word processing, emails and internet access

Set - a group of items usually related to one another. Some objects cannot function without the complete set of items.

Gateway - Something that tends to be able to walk through usually accompanied by a gate

Home - A place of permanent residence for families.

Retro - something that is vintage or replicates a style in the past.

Wickes began trading in 1972 as a do-it-yourself store. They now have over 200 stores throughout the UK. The company focus on supplying products to the building trade, as well as materials for home improvement projects. Their products range from fitted kitchens and bathrooms, to all manner of building supplies. They sell doors, windows, flooring, tiles, paint, wallpaper, decorative materials, lighting, heating, plumbing, work wear and gardening supplies. They also offer professionally designed bespoke kitchens and bathrooms, alongside their budget take home ranges. The company was purchased by the builders merchants Travis Perkins in 2005. They now also have stores in mainland Europe, Ireland and South Africa.