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i got a honeywell wifi from hd for $149 looks nice but u need 24v to work especially if you dont have a spare wire to make it 24v, and it couldnt communicate with router because of distance in between instead of bringing the router closer returning the product was easier.

I have 2 of each. If you don't require the additional features the touch screen version offers I think the si is a better choice. The touch screen is finicky, entering changes to the si is much easier.

Originally Posted by superfittertech

they're crap. anyone can buy them and install them. You can buy them at Lowes

There is some misleading advertising to the public also as they seem to believe it's an Apple product while it was only designed by a former Apple employee.

I agree with tekkid. The ecobee is probably my favorite of all the various wifi stats. We have one and still really enjoy it. My wife will adjust it in bed on her phone.

If the price of the original one scared people off, you can now get the Smart SI which is a smaller screen and manual button control but it's probably around $140 cheaper. It also eliminates the need for the interface box.

I don't think you can do much now but override the program (command it on and off) you can't change program from your phone, but I'm sure it's coming !

I have installed a few of the Honeywell Prestige and Lennox iComfort. The Honeywell is by far the more universal. I can be used on any system and with zoning. The setup was easy and free to the customer. The iComfort offers more features and contractor notification of issues, but it doesn't currently offer zoning. It is also a communicating stat designed for Lennox Signature Products.

Originally Posted by carmon

did 2 Lennox ones last week.....best stat this old man has ever seen...customers loved them

Were those the iComfort?

did 2 Lennox ones last week.....best stat this old man has ever seen...customers loved them

Originally Posted by tedkidd

Data logging? Or just "right now" information?

None that I'm aware of. I wouldn't think it would be much of a stretch of the technology, though, for the RedLink website to log and chart. There are supposedly 70 different alerts and send emails, but I haven't figured that out yet.

That new Vision Pro WF sound great. Hardly any more than a regular 8320.

Data logging? Or just "right now" information?

Originally Posted by tim79

I will look forward to switching to redlink from honeywell, as soon as they work out the kinks. We had honeywell stat training at work and we had the sales staff lost with the zoning questions. They will figure it out and when they do it won't be free.

My experience with the RedLink is that you are controlling the t-stats individually, and the stats communicating with the zone board. Every stat is addressed and communicates with the gateway, which relays info to and from the RedLink website. It's just like walking up to the thermostat and making a change. The current limitations in the system only allow you to alter temperature, heat/cool, and fan mode; and monitor temperature and humidity.

Individual thermostats are grouped and sub-grouped together for remote access, so you can set it up by buildings and zones. A client with 3 houses/businesses with three zones each could would log in and select a property, then a zone, and make the changes.

Setup is pretty easy. Probably idiot proof. So far the only problem I've encountered is that if the gateway loses its connection it doesn't always automatically restore, and requires a manual reset- computer lingo for unplugging it and plugging it back in. If you're attempting to change the set-points at your vacant beach house in Maui from your condo in NYC that isn't necessarily going to be possible.

Soon I hope they'll integrate the other Honeywell security products into the system for a total home approach. As it is now I'm only aware of the thermostat controls.

I will look forward to switching to redlink from honeywell, as soon as they work out the kinks. We had honeywell stat training at work and we had the sales staff lost with the zoning questions. They will figure it out and when they do it won't be free.

Originally Posted by JBM1000

How about this new one coming out in late November? Does not need Red Link is a solo on it's own 900 MEGAHERTZ smart phone capable etc.
Model # TH8320WF1029

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Installed this stat in my home this afternoon. Easy set up, no frills wifi stat that is priced right.

Originally Posted by valentyn

Try this www.nest.com


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they're crap. anyone can buy them and install them. You can buy them at Lowes

How about this new one coming out in late November? Does not need Red Link is a solo on it's own 900 MEGAHERTZ smart phone capable etc.
Model # TH8320WF1029

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Originally Posted by NCHeat

I had a horrific experience with "Control 4". I was using dual fuel with a ground source GEO heat pump and 2 stg. gas furnace.

I install these control 4 thermostats for a high end home audio company. I have run into some nightmares, but the complete control 4 system is awesome. Actually its a complete home automation system which you control everything from the a/c's, lighting, open/close blinds, unlock/lock doors, tvs, audio and so much more from your phone or computer. I have the control 4 system in my house as well. http://www.control4.com/

I've started an album of chart screenshots from my Ecobee portal. Look what can be learned by tracking how a home and it's equipment interact with each other and the environment.

This thing tracks indoor, outdoor temps, run time, and RH.

Each vertical red line represents up to 5 minutes of run time.
Green line is indoor temp
Black is outdoor temp.
Dotted red is set temp

Really interesting to see cycle time and impact.
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I was surprised at how easy it was. My prior experience was setting up a Infinity SAM's - Those were bitc#$.

My business partner ran the wire and had everything connected to both furnaces in an hour. Nice to have new wires. (Nice to have fan control for heat only. I played running the fan on sunny days to rebalance the rooms. Fan goes on, watch temp drop. Fan off, watch rise. Calling me a dork doesn't hurt my feelings.)

Again, only frustrating part is setting up the account on-line and finding out you have to go back to the GD house. It's not clearly explained that you will need to be at the stat AFTER logging on with the stat "Registration Code" to complete setting the account up.

Ok so basically me and the client deal with it at his computer together. No doubt any customer who wants one will probably be savvy enough to get it going when I am there with him/her.

Originally Posted by tedkidd

The only stupid question is the one you don't ask.

Stats set up very easy. All you need to get on line is their router username and password. They can do that part themselves. Write down the registration code the stat comes back with, log on at a computer and enter it, go back to the stat and acknowledge and you are done.

Bit convoluted having to confirm at the stat. Means taking a notebook if you are installing on rental properties - you'll make multiple trips if you don't have computer access.

Default is .5f deadband. I moved mine to 2f. Unfortunately those settings have to be done at the thermostat.

Originally Posted by Glennhvac

Ok folks, don't beat up on me for this question. Truly I have been online since Compuserve and the BBS garbage so I am not computer dense. That said I have no need for a smart phone. I use my cell ONLY to make outgoing calls. The question I have is should a client ask me to install one of these thermostats, what would I need to do on my end to set it up for them after installation?

The only stupid question is the one you don't ask.

Stats set up very easy. All you need to get on line is their router username and password. They can do that part themselves. Write down the registration code the stat comes back with, log on at a computer and enter it, go back to the stat and acknowledge and you are done.

Bit convoluted having to confirm at the stat. Means taking a notebook if you are installing on rental properties - you'll make multiple trips if you don't have computer access.

Default is .5f deadband. I moved mine to 2f. Unfortunately those settings have to be done at the thermostat.