this is great and probably works in 90% of applications, but here in the northeast, we have gas boilers and baseboard heat which means no control board at the boiler(instead we have an Aquastat). In my application, the smart thermostat will be controlling both the heat and the AC (R1&C used). I have extra wires (3) coming to the thermostat and a 24v transformer near by boiler, the question is where to connect the 24v to the device?
@burnttoast69742 жыл бұрын
I’ve only watched a few of your videos so far, but I really enjoy them. You speak very clearly and it’s easy to understand your points. Great stuff
@LocksmithRecommended2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mariwahlgren90123 ай бұрын
great video but i don't have the QR code and I tried to pair it to my app and can't. Any idea how? I pushed the center button and it says it should count down but that didn't happen.
@slbentley2 жыл бұрын
In addition to the schedule can you use an Alexa routine to add other scheduled temperature changes ? My utility company has an optional smart hours program that runs over the summer months. Prices increase from 2-7pm but the thermostat they provided can be controlled by their system , and turn the temp up higher during these times. It also starts a precooling where it turns the AC down for a couple of hours prior to 2pm. They still offer the program but they no longer give out thermostats. And mines not working right. Now they just expect customers to use their own smart thermostat program it themselves however they can. So, I need to be able to set more than just 3 schedules. And I’m heavily tied into the Amazon eco-system with many echos and FireTV sticks. If I could have the normal 3 schedules, and then use a routine to fire off a pre-cooling, and then turn the AC up right at 2pm this would work great for me. Anyway, this video is a couple months old. What’s your opinion now?
@LocksmithRecommended2 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried routines, but there is a pre-cooling setting in the app for the schedule so that when the schedule starts, the temp is where you want it.
@BillCoSmith2 жыл бұрын
What happens if the power goes out do you have to reprogram. Do you need WiFi ? What if your internet goes out does it require internet to function?
@LocksmithRecommended2 жыл бұрын
It does not require internet to function. It requires internet to change settings from the phone, but you can also manually change the temperature (override the schedule) at the thermostat. To test the power question, I cut my power and turned back on. It came back up with all my settings.
@rosswinn Жыл бұрын
I would love to see videos on common problems with the Amazon thermostat.
@LocksmithRecommended Жыл бұрын
I got to say, I love it. The only nit pick is that you can't override the temperature at the unit and hold it. It will go back to the schedule at next time switch. You can do it from the app, but not at the unit itself.
@rhsalce Жыл бұрын
@@LocksmithRecommended So I cannot physically change the desired temp without my phone?
@Robert77651 Жыл бұрын
@@rhsalce You can change it from the unit on the wall, but if you are running a schedule (set temp to X at 10am then to Y at 10pm), the set temp will revert to the scheduled temp at the next time change. So using previous example. If you change the temp from X to a new temp Z at 1pm, at 10pm the temp will follow the schedule and automatically go back to temp Y.
@danwhitman4670 Жыл бұрын
My existing thermostat only has red, blue, and white connected. They're labeled 1, 2, and 3. The yellow and green wires are there, but not connected to the existing thermostat. Should I connect these to my amazon thermostat?
@LocksmithRecommended Жыл бұрын
Use the check compataility on the Amazon website. It'll tell you if it's compatible.
@pedroaguilar19742 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! But how about if only I got a heating (3 wires only) not cooling. Still works? How I wire up? Please help me! Thank for the video!
@LocksmithRecommended2 жыл бұрын
I don't know. Click on the Amazon product in the description, and there you should see a "check compatibility" link where you go through and answer a series of questions to determine if it'll work for you.
@xander-mk4ck Жыл бұрын
Hi. Does the display stay turned ON the whole time or do I have to walk up close for the display to come on ?
@LocksmithRecommended Жыл бұрын
Goes out after a few seconds. Then you need to press it.
@kchiang42 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on how to secure French doors?
@LocksmithRecommended2 жыл бұрын
We have an article 🙂. www.acmelocksmith.com/blog/how-to-secure-french-doors/
@rhsalce Жыл бұрын
Can I override/delete the schedule and control if and when I want only like my Nest?
@LocksmithRecommended Жыл бұрын
Yes. From the unit itself it'll override until the next scheduled change in temperature.
@SoCalCitizen Жыл бұрын
Great video, does this work with google home app?
@chadanooga2 жыл бұрын
Can it automatically switch from heat to AC??
@LocksmithRecommended2 жыл бұрын
It does. When in auto mode.
@Level-3332 жыл бұрын
Has it saved you money compared to the other Honeywell you took down?
@LocksmithRecommended2 жыл бұрын
Probably not. Both were on schedules. But I like being able to override the schedule without getting up 😃
@Level-3332 жыл бұрын
I notice some thermostats cycle differently. Wasn’t sure if the Amazon thermostat cycled less
@willd.54062 жыл бұрын
5 months in is it worth the buy ? or should i go with the google nest ?
@LocksmithRecommended2 жыл бұрын
I'm loving it. Only negative I've found is that your can't seem to do a long term temperature override. Like a hold temp. It reverts back to the schedule at the next timed schedule change.
@willd.54062 жыл бұрын
@@LocksmithRecommended great to hear! just got one and will install when it arrives. don't need all the bells and whistles just need to be able to set temps when away and keep track when its being changed manually at the unit. No one seems to know why its being "tampered" with
@Apc-man2 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend z-wave, Zigbee or Wi-Fi for these smart devices?
@LocksmithRecommended2 жыл бұрын
I recommend wifi for all the smart home stuff. It's just so much easier and you don't need to purchase a separate hub.
@ttof80biz2 жыл бұрын
My house builder put zwave thermostat, lights and door lock in my house, I changed everything to Wi-Fi.
@BaldGod2 жыл бұрын
How do you use auto
@LocksmithRecommended2 жыл бұрын
In the app, just select auto.
@anansak5172 жыл бұрын
The downside to Amazon smart thermostat is that it doesn't allow sharing users. I want my family members to be able to control the thermostat from their phone app. This one doesn't work for us.
@LocksmithRecommended2 жыл бұрын
I hadn't tried that. Good to know!
@rhsalce Жыл бұрын
So if I buy this for a rental property the tenants cannot control?
@kariana4k2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Can I use if I have 1 black wire and 1 red wire?
@LocksmithRecommended2 жыл бұрын
Go through the product's "check compatibility" link. amzn.to/37EU646 .
@candidaperez4230 Жыл бұрын
Are you required to have alexa? I live in florida and want to control our place in Punta Cana
@LocksmithRecommended Жыл бұрын
It will require the Alexa app on your phone, but not an actual Alexa device unless you want voice control.
@docholliday30432 жыл бұрын
Can this be hacked?
@LocksmithRecommended2 жыл бұрын
Define can? It is as secure as your Wifi is.
@MA-lq6eb2 жыл бұрын
💥First..I win! 👍
@BillCoSmith2 жыл бұрын
How can you recommend a product when you haven’t used it for even a day?
@LocksmithRecommended2 жыл бұрын
I've used it for about a week now.
@captaintruth32197 ай бұрын
All these KZbin videos forget to mention that the QR code is on the back of every thermostat and not to worry about confusing or losing it.👨🔧🈹