An apparatus such as a wireless temperature control system or a method for
controlling an HVAC unit from a central location may include a control
transmitter for sending programming data. One or more thermostats, each
wired to an associated HVAC unit or units, have a wireless component for
receiving the programming data from the control transmitter via a
localized wireless network. The one or more thermostats of the system are
not dependent upon the control transmitter or the localized wireless
network for continued operation. Using this apparatus or method, a user
may, among other things, transmit programming data to one or more HVAC
units from one central location.