New Nest Thermostat $129! Budget vs Premium

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Mirror mirror on the wall… what’s the best smart thermostat of them all?

[@axeljager4668]

HEY, Could you do a Smart Home with Ikea Tradfri and Fyrtur Smart blinds, i would love to see them, and if you would recommend them. THanks for doing such cool Videos

[@jaskaranshekhon9990]

Sorry, I thought you were talking to the nest thermostat for a second

[@micahjohnson9184]

3:50 The Nest Thermostat E works with temperature sensors 👍 And I know you didn't really mention it because of it not being available to the public but it kinda still is. They still have loads for sale at walmart and even at cheaper prices on ebay. I got mine for about $118 and I love it I don't know why they're discontinuing the Nest E. It works great and is a good mix between premium and budget.

[@robfall2159]

As a certified HVAC tech; anything but nest. If you get a good one okay great, personally i love the design and interface. However, about 50% of the Nest thermostats we have installed have needed replacing within the first year. 1/10 are defective straight out of the box. Nothing is 100% I know, but my company highly reccomends away from nest due to all of the problems weve had with them. Significantly less out of ecobee or honeywell smart thermostats.

[@jasondecourcy9611]

Have you noticed with the Nest the temperature allowances vary by 3-4 degrees C? This means that if you set it to 20 degrees it might not kick in till it hits 17 or 16 degrees. Nest says this is by design and don't consider it a problem. I am swapping it out or an Ecobee as 4 degrees is the difference between comfortable and cold. Be interesting to see if you have noticed that on your units?

[@chiragatal8661]

I really laughed on 'It was just my reflection' 😂

[@jamarianhall2701]

Anything with a reflective surface breaks whenever your in view UGLY, with all do respect

[@cynthia2867]

I died lmaooo 😂 he’s a funny man

[@jameglittlejohn8585]

Same 😂😂😂😂

[@djoj1986]

I love my ecobee. I also have 6 sensors one for each room.

[@kef103]

Why does google always make things worse

[@EmmanuelLopez-ij7sf]

It looks like a tea cup and saucer stuck to the wall

[@GoodStuff1992]

I can't stop seeing that now

[@aam77]

My thoughts exactly.

[@meikmeik6792]

😂

[@TheEudaemonicPlague]

No fair, you beat me to it! It's a ridiculous look, and the One UI look really is ugly.

[@FranklySpeaking73]

ugly crap that is a trinkety piece of crap. swipe the wall to change the temp? no way! First gen, third gen, how about drink some gin and skip this and go buy something better?

[@StoneMountain64]

LOL great ending

[@21betox]

Lol what are you doing here sir, you should be streaming! I am looking for a thermostat too ;)

[@VictorZimbardi]

STONEEEEEEEEEE didn’t think of youtubers watching other youtubers! lol

[@jake-sy7cc]

New nest takes more fall damage then stone!

[@ddialogue]

Do you know if/when you'll be able to get your hands on the upcoming Wyze thermostat? I would love to see a review of that unit compared to the more expensive options on the market.

[@Similee]

your skits are hilarious every time. great review

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks! I’m glad you like them!

[@rickimoran8665]

Looks cheap and tacky, the 3rd gen is the way to go I believe

[@StephenBrewer89]

I agree. I have 2 of the 3rd gens and love them.

[@Cheetorblz]

It doesn't look cheap or tacky. Just don't use the base plate.

[@TjFruichantie]

I went with the Ecobee 3 earlier this year and love it! Okay, I don't "love" it, but I do really like it a lot. :P

[@Verisquishy]

Ahahaaaa "it was just my reflection!!"

[@benbricker]

Thanks for the info on ecobee. I currently have a nest and I've been trying to figure out how to get it to increase the temperature swing so that I can keep my furnace from short cycling. Looks like I might need to get an ecobee and sell the nest.

[@rkj4107]

I've had an ecobee for about 4 years now. Pretty happy with it. The Google integration works better to do extra controls Vs trying to make it work with the ecobee app. I have 6 room sensors

[@DavidaThatch]

I have two Ecobees, they estimate I've saved $400 since installing them!

[@kojoclarke8514]

After how long?

[@DavidaThatch]

@@kojoclarke8514 one was installed ~1.5 - 2 years ago, the other one I haven’t had for quite a year yet :)

[@cameraz99]

Budget? I just bought the new Wyze Thermostat for $49.99. Can't beat that.

[@blam1328]

I got my Ecobee free. Courtesy of the Ontario government.

[@diegowlp]

Thanks, I was considering buy it since the price is friendly, but I think I changed my mind

[@shellderp]

I found the ecobee app way too cumbersome to use, since I like having a held temperature always and using different sensors. If the nest app let you pick custom sensor schedules it would be perfect for me

[@adrianabshire]

I LOVE my Ecobee - it saved us $1000s by not having to rebuild the A/C upstairs - the builder put the thermostat and air return outside our bedroom so the bedroom and bath are always too cold or too hot! We were able to use the Ecobee remote to send the temps from the bath and bedroom to the thermostat outside the rooms and not use the main thermostat at all! Works great and is just awesome! Thank you Ecobee!!!

[@wav177]

Do you have "Smart Vents?" I've heard great things about them for similar problems.

[@jesusmendez50]

My recommendation is to check with the electric company provider before purchasing any devices. Some companies offer coupons or rebates on thermostats. After performing some research, we received a free Google Nest Thermostat E. Additionally, a $25 gift card due to DYI install. I hope this helps.

[@3071-f6i]

Couldn’t u just raise the temp which would raise the temp in your room? If u have found a way for these nest sensors to make sense please let me know. The ecobee sounds slightly more uses full when we consider the average temp for sensors

[@brianrice1196]

There is a critical difference between the 3rd Gen Nest and the $129 Google Nest. If you have a multi stage heating/cooling system, the $129 Nest will not accommodate the 2nd stage cooling (y2) or 2nd heat (W2) functions of the system. This is especially critical to consider if you have a heat pump system with auxiliary heat or a hybrid system.

[@---GOD---]

Very crucial information. Thanks.

[@FastRedPonyCar]

Ecobee all day long. Beestat.io is a great supplemental info dashboard from your web browser also. The HVAC tech's that I've talked to over the last couple years when they come to do inspection/cleanings breathe a sigh of relief when they realize I don't have a nest. None of them are fans.

[@LA-db9xj]

Great review Reed! I've had two V2 Ecobees and four additional sensors for a year and a half. I really like them and definitely notice a difference in the comfort of our home. I have a two year option at BB to upgrade to the "latest" version which I think I'm going to do. Just have to pay the difference. On sale that should be minimal. Wouldn't want to do without them now!

[@bigredwag]

None of these have granular time setting for schedules do they? They're all 15 or 30 minute increments?

[@clayton8197]

You can increment the Ecobee's by 1 minute increments they are fantastic, I can't remember if it's that way for the Nest (as I only had it for a short while and returned it to purchase my Ecobee 3 lite).

[@StefanMueri]

There are different versions of the ecobee, could you make a video on what is different?

[@20TIL6]

My first foray into smart thermostats is with the Nest 2020. $129 + $15 for the saucer plate worked for me. I think for a first time purchaser, going from the old school - normal thermostat, this sub $150 product is a good choice.

[@wav177]

I didn't spring for the saucer plate, and so glad I didn't. It looks absolutely amazing on the wall without it. I had to sand down the the wall texture, fill old holes, and repaint, but Love It!!!

[@workplaydrivemusic9967]

Thank you for all the details. I had the same issue with my nest app when I setup my nest locks a while back. Nest support said that since my home was from the original pre-release nest thermostat it could not support some new devices. I had to create a new home and migrate all 15 of my existing nest devices over. that was a pain, but over a year later I finally finished it when I replaced my expired Nest Protects.

[@RashadUjaimi]

Thank you for your informative reviews. Not another google nest product for me...I have 3 Google nest 3rd Gen thermostats, one of them malfunctioned to connect to wifi within about a year, google support is poor and they did not replaced my thermostat, I don't recommend their thermostats due to high price tag and poor customer service.

[@shoegalindeeed]

The ecobee is way way more user friendly!!! I hate nest its so confusing!

[@ryanjohn6690]

Nest 3rd gen is still the best

[@kellanstevens]

I’m just watching this from South Africa wishing our houses had thermostats

[@phillippia]

What do you have?

[@kellanstevens]

@@phillippia nothing 😂 we have optional air conditioning if you go to the shop and buy them

[@phillippia]

@@kellanstevens Oh. I see. Excuse my ignorance. It should prob be optional everywhere....our comfort is killing this planet. Thanks for your reply...I am learning.

[@kellanstevens]

@@phillippia all good don't worry, thanks for understanding 😁

[@---GOD---]

Visitors shouldn't be touching my thermostat in the first place

[@gizroc]

I own a commercial building and need 14 units. Should I go ecobee or nest? As a land lord i pay for the electric bill. Which is all based on 1 electric meter.

[@Cheetorblz]

Here is the appropriate conclusion- If you don't mind spending _250 for a thermostat - heck yeah, you get a marginally better product. If you are just wanting an easily programmable thermostat you can control from your phone, the $129 best is a bargain. It is super easy despite this review. However don't use that ugly base plate. If you have a hole, patch it.

[@earlsmall4232]

I have both the Ecobee4 and the Nest 3rdGen. For simplicity go Nest. But Ecobee4 is for the tech enthusiastic user 🙂

[@cd1772]

Removing heat costs a lot more energy than adding heat. Allowing your thermostat to swing multiple degrees so that it “runs less” will cost you more in electricity. Having it maintain 76 degrees will not only keep your house at the temperature you like it to be, but allows the condenser to only have to cycle on to maintain temperature for short periods of time. Instead of turning on, removing an accumulated 2 degrees from your house, shutting down, and allowing the heat to build up again

[@raymonddez2453]

I’m a technician, the Ecobee was the easiest thing to set up. The only annoying thing is they did not include any nails. So I had to go to Lowe’s and buy nails. Other than that, it’s installation was a breeze.

[@TheEudaemonicPlague]

Nails? What on earth would you want nails for? It comes with screws, and for good reason. I wouldn't hire you to install a roll of toilet paper.

[@phillippia]

@@TheEudaemonicPlague I came to say the same....lol. Tech using nails?!? 😂

[@FloridaFamFive]

It's normal to run ac here in Florida all year lol

[@etnwhvac]

Even at night is like 100F and Humid!! it was hard to breathe for me a Californian!! haha

[@FloridaFamFive]

@@etnwhvac I know what you mean. I grew up in California. Great weather.

[@michaelmccrite9675]

Thanks. Just installed one of two free ones I got from Electric company. will see how it goes.

[@thestonewall30]

Wish I could use the ecobee. It won’t work in my house 😢

[@bondfrenchbond]

I had to add a wire from the furnace, It's not too difficult though you'll probably make a new hole in the drywall. I did it myself. KZbin is your friend.

[@omaral-azzawi2266]

Man the dad jokes are hilarious 😆

[@toddcollen3131]

Ha! You made me spit out my drink with the reflection joke! Thanks for the review.

[@rb9429]

Love my ecobee

[@cnovalles73]

It really seems like Google just wasted a lot of time and money on a new thermostat that seems to way less helpful than what they already have on the market.

[@bondfrenchbond]

But it's just in time for xmas shoppers so there's that. $$$

[@lament]

Nice video. A few comments though: Nest Temperature Sensor also works with Nest Thermostat E, not just Nest Learning Thermostat. Also all Nest Thermostats work with Alexa.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks! I left out the Nest E because it’s not available to the public anymore. Only Pro installers have access to it now. Also I might have said it slightly confusing but yes all the Nest thermostats work with Alexa and Google Assistant.

[@---GOD---]

This video convinced me to get an ecobee

[@bobmorgan1762]

I install Tom’s of these thermostats. The moment a client sees an Ecobee...they say no! Too wordy. The Nest 3rd Gen is like an Apple Phone. Short learning curve for non/tech customers. Never had a call back in a Nest 3rd Gen.

[@SmartHomeSolver]

I agree the Nest 3rd Gen is like the iPhone. Very solid choice especially for people not super technical.

[@ACoustaDC]

Hmm. I live in AZ. I have ecobee lite. My biggest gripe is this. We are on a time of use plan for our electric with APS. The hours between 3pm and 8pm are the most expensive. Through the App, my AC was running an average of 50 minutes during that time. I precool till 3 o'clock and I get the house to about 76 degrees. At 3, the app is set to 82 degrees. It will take until about 5:30 before the house gets to 82. Then it cycles until 8pm when I have it set for 78 again. I would rather run it for 10 minutes at the top of each hour. The app for the lite at least has no timer settings just temperature. You can also not set the temp for part of the hour. but rather for that whole hour. My hypothesis is that it would stay around 80 in the house if I could run it for 10 minutes at the top of the hour, and then just repeat that during the peak time periods from APS. Keeping it cool, rather than cooling it after it gets to 82. Having it this summer though has saved me over 100 bucks every month of the summer. My august bill was $137 less than the same month last year. Having a timer option that would do portions of the hour would make the ecobee the best unit ever!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

I wonder if you could use something like SmartThings or even a voice assistant routine to run the A/C for ten minutes during peak pricing as a schedule. Then turn it back off or up real high. I save a lot using the peak pricing as well. Pays for the thermostat so fast.

[@DrinaDayz]

Have you Compared to Honeywell T9 and Sensors to the Nest

[@TheCurlyFitChicOriginal]

He did a year ago.

[@joshgeurink2131]

The third gen is soooo good. Our family has had it for about 1 1/2 years and the feature set and temp ring are just fantastic. Also Excel Energy gave us $100 off for switching to it plus a free month of heating

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

I stopped using the Nest App for my 3rd Gen Nest, and just use the Google Home app instead. However if you wanted to change settings you'd still need the Nest App as the settings aren't accessible through Google Home. I use my desktop browser to make advanced changes, however.

[@mattwood5493]

Just installed the new nest.. actually works great I have not had any issues adjusting on they physical device it looks nice and for 130.. the unit is for upstairs my downstairs might get the premium nest the nest look way better then the ecobee in my opinion

[@xechs88]

nest e has become sorta contractor only. so if you where thinking of the two nest devices, the contractor magically has a low budget friendly nest that has a dial, smart learning and sensors and it has more wire options to work in more systems. I guess 3 is a crowd. The sensors are must have for bigger homes. Nest e has been cheaper then the new nest too. seems like the low budget are getting worst to try upsell the 3rd gen.

[@PeteBish]

Defoo will be buying, thanks for the review!

[@gugomkrtchyan1927]

Mirror finish = finger print disaster Nest = too expensive Eco bee is the iPhone of thermostats, awesome

[@cryptominingbros4880]

Great video as always! I almost sold all my new 3rd gen units for the 2020 thermostats as I prefer the clean look but what kept me from doing it was the lack of temp sensors. That's a deal breaker for sure though I think the 2020 stat is definitely a step in the right direction.

[@RJGamer-zb4lb]

what do you mean by lack of temp sensor?

[@cryptominingbros4880]

@@RJGamer-zb4lb Nest 3rd gen has small wireless temperature sensors that I have in various rooms of my house. It can switch to any of them at any time so I have a schedule set up to use say the kitchen in the morning, living room during the day, and bedroom at night as the target temp. Very handy. Often my bedroom would be a few degrees warmer than the rest of the house but this fixes that.

[@RJGamer-zb4lb]

​@@cryptominingbros4880 oh!! I think I miss read your comment. I read it as the 3rd gen thermostats had no temp sensor(built-in) at all. I think I was tired. my bad.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

I still love our Nest 3rd gen.

[@aadisriram]

With local rebates and stuff, was able to get it for $24! I might just use it for a year and then upgrade if needed! I definitely need the temp sensors.

[@MUSICWORLD-rj8sx]

Ecobee 🙌

[@clintdegen]

mine disconnects from wifi, or so my phone says, and I often cant control away from home. when i look at physical device it says its connected.

[@1msrY]

Definitely you are The Most Awesome content ever ... Have you found a way to integrate Nest 3rd Gen with Smarthings to have all Nest Function in smartthings ?

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks Osama. There used to be a way to connect Nest with SmartThings. Nest/Google removed all their 3rd party compatibility a year or so ago which broke that integration with SmartThings. Google has said they are working on adding back the integrations in a more secure way but they are taking their time doing it.

[@1msrY]

@@SmartHomeSolver Thank you So So Much 🌹🌹🌹

[@justmaybe5643]

Have you looked into device managers? community.smartthings.com/t/release-my-next-manager-for-your-nest-products-migrated-to-custom-capabilities/114903

[@clairecar9390]

Thanks for the great content. I will continue to hold out for a decent, reasonably priced one. The ugly dust catcher wall plate is a deal breaker and I can see myself getting frustrated with the silly touch interface. Looking forward to seeing more thermostat reviews from you!

[@SmartHomeSolver]

Thanks Claire!

[@Cheetorblz]

Don't use the wall plate. It looks great without it. If you have a hole, patch it.

[@MountAthosandAquinas]

@@SmartHomeSolver Our local electric company is selling the new Nest for $30! Couldn’t pass on the opportunity so we purchased one.

[@Alexander_l322]

I agree Claire. The touch interface would annoy me to no end and I’d end up pulling it off the wall and buying something better so I might as well buy something better in the first place.

[@TheGabriel116]

Ecobee is the best. I’ve been using mine for about 2 years now. It’s awesome.

[@Kandres027]

The 3rd gen looks so much better in my opinion. It resembles a retro circle thermostat.

[@c.rutherford]

Let's just appreciate the fact that the Google Nest 'sand' looks very much like a pink ladies Avon makeup case. I'm just saying my masculinity is around Defcon 4 being anywhere near it. Not that there's anything wrong with that.....

[@PaoloFrancesco99]

Great information. I'm considering an EcoBee 3 Lite with 2 sensors (current discounted bundle on their website). The 3 Lite saves decent cost of the full Ecobee, but seems to have most of the features important to me. Are there any full Ecobee must-have features over the 3 Lite that you can think of to make me spend the extra cash? Thanks!

[@Khaltazar]

Can you disable the automated learning on the Google Nest 3rd Gen.?

[@Deej496]

Amazed at how high "THEY" set the cool.. 78*. seriously? Here in the humid and hot Wisconsin summers? That is torture. Can't imagine laying in bed, covered in drenching sweat, trying to sleep. I think I'll stay with my tried and true central air with ceiling fans. {My electric bill is only about 75 to 100 dollars a month, in my 2000sq. ft. home] with the fans, the central air seldom runs. AND.. no unknown person in another state.. { or Country???} can control my comfort zone. Just sayin.

[@ricahardsmith8559]

Well who is responsible if the power utilities Companies that at of their will to shut down your power "black out" or sudden shortages to prevent over loads on the grid because only Governments agencies abuses much more than the averaged commoner's Economics. So who bares the responsibility of fault? Especially if section8 HA?

[@authenticapparel1906]

Sounds like it sucks! Faceplates are hideous. I have two of these and they are decent. WHY CAN’T YOU PROGRAM THESE TO TURN OFF AUTOMATICALLY!! MISSING A SUPER BASIC FEATURE!

[@Retrobution]

It looks like someone stuck a cup of tea to your wall, i prefer the old one, its like my house has a nipple :)

[@thescentprofiler5539]

Google needs to streamline the software in the Google Home app better for the new thermostat

[@五味人生-v3l]

I own two nest thermostats, both sucks, I wouldn’t recommend it, Don’t buy nest!

[@TheEudaemonicPlague]

It's funny to me that anyone would choose Google's Nest over an Ecobee. Installation, instructions, LOOKS, etc. all go to Ecobee. I think Google is trying to turn into Apple, but failing. That backplate is as goofy as anything I've seen, and from what I've read, you have to pay $15 extra for it, too. Our power company is giving away your choice of Nest Thermostat E or Ecobee 3 Lite, if you qualify (that is, if your wiring is right for them). I spent hours trying to figure it out, then realized that Google's attempts at cleverness are completely clueless. Those units have the same list price, but they really aren't at all equal.

[@stinkyham9050]

20+ year industrial HVAC mechanic here (I've also done residential in case anyone cares to challenge my creditails) with some advice. Don't buy a "smart" Thermostat. HVAC equipment has a very specific purpose and function that these little toys fail to live up to. I'll explain why. Function - A thermostat is a very simple device that is supposed to turn on your furnace when it's cold and turn on AC when it's hot to supply a constant temperature in your home. That's all it's for. A smart stat doesn't do this effectively. They cycle off when you don't want them to, they don't give you a constant temperature because of "eco" modes. So they fail at the first and most important criteria for a thermostat. Reliability - If a thermostat fails your home you can experience calling your insurance company levels of damage so reliability is extremely important. I've seen pipes freeze and burst in homes simply because the thermostat failed and no one was home to notice. In every thermostat there are relays that need to open and close hundreds of thousands of times during the life span of a stat. These "smart" stats have cheap relays which can and do easily fail. Equipment compatibility - Typical thermostats are designed to have multiple compatibility options which your installer (if he knows what he's doing) will setup. These range from anything such as single/multistage applications all the way to short cycling options for various AC systems. Smart stats do not have these options in mind, sure they might have certain things that convince you is packed with options but not the actual ones you need. Also power stealing on thermostats can actually damage your heating equipment by running to much current through loads on the circuit board that they aren't supposed to get. Cost - A typical digital thermostat cost around $100 (Canadian, that's where I live) but a smart stat cost 3 times that much. Fun - Well we've finally got to the part where "smart" stats rule. They are way more fun then a regular thermostat but is that really important? In my opioion no. How much fun do you really need from a thermostat? Are you going to sit around one day bored out of your mind and decide to go over to your thermostat and start playing with it? If so I would recommend getting a hobby. Is thete really nothing else you'd rather do with your time? Read a book, learn to play chess, start a fight club in your basement but anything has got to be better then playing with your thermostat. So I'm sure many of you will say "screw that guy he doesn't know what he's talking about". But after you've ignored my advice and put one of these in your house just think of me ignoring my $100 Honeywell thermostat playing with my kids while your paying hundreds of dollars to a guy like me while he's trying to figure out why your house is too cold. But hey at least you'll know the temperature of your living room when your at work, if you can figure out how to connect it to your phone.

[@ekinwynn]

Yeah 3rd generation battery loss charge after 2 years and Google doesn't sell a freaking battery. After the the battery died , your systems keep restarting. Found a battery from Amazon work for 2 days and died out again. The 2022 nest thermostat come with 2 AAA battery...love it... I would not recommend the 3rd generation, it's trash 🗑

[@Junior-wg6mb]

I don't know what Google is Thinking lol The 3rd Gen is the BEST Design in my Opinion. This looks Cheap... Oh Wait everything about it is. Especially the Base Plate! Gross

[@mancerrss]

Google a very smart data company, could easily build a Smart Learning feature on the new Nest thermosta, but they won't. Also they should stop fucking around with this Recycled initiatives and plastics and should give us a premium device, with a rotatable ring.

[@springsteen-games5134]

for anyone watching this is 2022. I just got the nest thermostat 2020" the cheaper one" and for custom schedule say hour per hour temp changes. all you have to do is make an all-day routine in the home app and set for example, at 12pm set AC to 72 and so on for every time, you want to make a tempo change.

[@BetterDaily]

Nest comes with occupancy sensor as suppose to Ecobee have separate thingy. I just returned the Ecobee light. Sorry, finally I went with Wyze that also have few degree set up before it kicks in.

[@thedon98677]

I’ll never buy a nest again. Owner since 2018 and the app has received ZERO support or upgrades in three years. And Nest learning has sucked and I have had that turned off for years.

[@mickael486]

The 2020 Nest requires a C wire and it won't even work with plugging in a 24v transformer because there's no RH or RC connecter. I'm screwed.

[@Cheetorblz]

First time buyer -. No issues. Works great. Don't see any reason to pay 2x. Home app is easy. Poor conclusion. PS. Don't use that base plate. Horrible looking. Just fix any holes.

[@frankvanson781]

No Google Nest for me; Google is weird enough to not allow Google Suite users to use Google Home. I installed the Google Nest V3 at my daughters house and her boyfriend can install Google Home on his iPhone with his Google account, but my daughter can not be added because she is on my Google Suite. And as Google does not want to support Homekit out of the box, I would not be able to use it and add my family.

[@etbugs8421]

just bought the GOOGLE NEST and this will not operate on a two wire system it needs a third wire and an electrician. Check your old system first.

[@JBSpine007]

Do you have C-wires attached to your Nest 3rd Gen thermostats? Mine keep disconnecting from my internet and says low battery. Google says that there is nothing wrong with the thermostat and I have had to schedule a pro to come out to troubleshoot. I also live in AZ.

[@Ipeacocks]

I am not from USA but that's a bit interesting for me. Are you heating/cooling apartment with air-conditioning or what? How is it possible from one thermostat/device?

[@OutOfFocus777]

The google app sucks!! This new nest sucks. It doesn’t connect to 5G internet. The temperature presets are horrible to work with. I would not recommend this device.

[@losttheremote13]

Ecobee is buggy garbage and customer service is top 3 worst I've ever dealt with. I'd steer clear. Even with a few more features it's such a headache to use and have work properly it's just not worth it.

[@theduckscp]

No clue if this will be seen but I was thinking about getting a smart thermostat for a long-term rental house I'm in because my electric bill gets so high (I also live in AZ and the weather just kills bill) I've never actually used one before. How easy are they to install and uninstall and would it be practical to uninstall the rental thermostat and install a smart one that if I move out uninstall the smart one and reinstall the old one?

[@Coleburgess09]

Do people really keep their ac at 77 and 78 degrees??? I keep my shit at 70 during the day and 65 at night. I would die if my house was at 78 during the day

[@rachelaustin2891]

I have an odd situation. My dog has developed severe anxiety over the relay click on our thermostat. I am looking for a thermostat that has the quietest click or no relay click at all. Any recommendations? I don't care if it is smart or not

[@davesilver5493]

Ecobee does not work directly with Alexa as you have to say “Alexa ask ecobee to set the temperature to…”. Honeywell is a great alternative and works directly with Alexa.

[@Sputz3]

How come scheduling don’t have a OFF option? I want my ac to run from 12pm to 8pm only and shut OFF till the next day. Why is that not a option?

[@stevenjavinett6286]

I’m setting 2 of these up in my goggle Home configured home. One setup to Goggle home fine. Second is searching for internet as you described. I did as you said and had it installed by configuring it in a second home. This makes it useless as it now shows in a different home then it is in. How do I move it now from the second home software wise into the actual location?

[@usasupra23]

Wait, if you buy 3 of the sensors the ben3 will only take readings from one of them and not all 3? Shit. I thought it learned the average from all 3 ?

[@omidnikjo778]

Hi, can I lock the screen of Ecobee? Thanks in advance :)

[@tlc12070]

I'm waiting for wyze thermostat

[@noxious_nights]

Same here, only $50

[@Forsakenzombi]

Finding multiple versions of ecobee. Be nice if you said which one you are talking about since they all look same

[@teeg3275]

Coming from hvac we’ve had the best luck with the Ecobee’s ripped alot nest’s off the wall lol