The Smart Thermostats Heating the Season

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ecobee  

HOME INTEGREATION: The ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium delivers precision comfort and smart home integration, with advanced sensors and a built-in air quality monitor. (Courtesy of ecobee) 

The ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium combines sleek, modern design with advanced technology to provide easy installation for pros and deliver exceptional comfort and efficiency for homeowners. Featuring built-in dual HVAC accessory support and Pro First Run setup flow, the Smart Thermostat Premium gives pros access to deep configuration settings for optimal performance and has everything needed for installation in the box. Powered by ecobee’s most sophisticated sensor technology, the thermostat delivers precise temperature readings, and enhanced occupancy and motion detection, helping homeowners automatically save up to 26% annually on heating and cooling, compared to a hold of 72°F. With the included ecobee SmartSensor, families can manage hot and cold spots in key rooms and transform the thermostat into a home monitoring hub with ecobee Smart Security. A larger, vibrant display makes the thermostat easier to use, and integration with all the leading smart home assistants ensures full compatibility. Plus, it’s a smart thermostat with an indoor air quality monitor, an embedded smart speaker, and built-in smoke alarm detection. Professionals can order through their preferred wholesale partner, with access to a dedicated Pro Support line. When installed by a pro, the thermostat comes with a 5-year warranty. The thermostat is also compatible with most 24 VAC HVAC systems.   

Google Nest  

4TH GEN: Google’s latest Nest Learning Thermostat is designed for pros, with faster installation, expanded compatibility, and system health monitoring that connects customers to contractors. (Courtesy of Google Nest)

Meet the Nest Learning Thermostat (4^th gen), designed with professionals in mind. It’s faster to install, more customizable than ever, and compatible with complex systems. The new Smart Schedule gives customers more control and cuts down on callbacks. And with tools like HVAC System Health Monitor, it helps build long-term customer relationships and expand business. The Nest Learning Thermostat (4^th gen) has a redesigned backplate with 12 terminals, so it works in almost any home. It’s ASHRAE 62.2 compliant, and it’s compatible with up to three stages of heat and two for cool for conventional systems, or up to 4H 2C for heat pumps and hybrid heat. The Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) comes with HVAC System Health Monitor, a popular feature with customers — and a big opportunity for business. It looks out for issues and lets customers know when something might be wrong. If technicians enter the Nest Pro ID at installation, customers will get an HVAC system alert with the contracting company’s contact info, so it’s easy for them to contact someone when they need their contractor the most.   

Resideo  

PRO-IQ: Resideo’s new Honeywell Home ElitePRO combines contractor-driven design with Pro-IQ services for proactive maintenance and customizable smart control. (Courtesy of Resideo) 

The new Honeywell Home ElitePRO smart thermostat, powered by Pro-IQ services, introduces a contractor-focused evolution in residential comfort control. Designed with input from HVAC professionals, the ElitePRO pairs a 5-inch customizable touchscreen with features that support both home comfort and business efficiency. The thermostat integrates live video streaming from compatible First Alert and Ring doorbells, provides humidity and indoor air quality monitoring (IAQ), and supports a broad range of HVAC system configurations through the familiar Honeywell Home UWP mounting plate and equipment interface module. Available in black or white finishes, the device is Matter-certified and compatible with major voice assistants for flexible smart home integration. Through the First Alert app, homeowners can manage schedules, view IAQ data, and adjust comfort settings remotely. For contractors, the thermostat is powered by Resideo Pro-IQ services, which helps transition service from reactive to proactive. Using the Resideo Pro app and Pro Portal, professionals can streamline installation, display their business branding on the thermostat and app, and access diagnostic insights that support predictive maintenance and recurring service opportunities.  

Sensi  

INTUITIVE: Sensi Lite offers an easy, c-wire–free entry point into smart thermostats, with quick installation and intuitive app-based setup. (Courtesy of Copeland)

Now available in a new all-white color, Sensi Lite is an easy entry into smart thermostats. No c-wire is required for most systems, and installation is easy with step-by-step instructions in the Sensi app.   

Siemens  

RDL: Siemens’ RDL thermostats bring flexible, energy-efficient control to heating and cooling systems, with OpenTherm optimization and simple NFC configuration. (Courtesy of Siemens)

Siemens’ RDL standalone room thermostats provide both heating and cooling control for various applications — including reversible heat pumps, radiant floor cooling, and chilled ceiling systems, as well as gas boilers in residential buildings. The combination of design elements and functional capabilities offers flexible and optimized indoor climate control. To not only improve occupants’ well-being but also decrease energy costs, the thermostats feature multiple operation modes and a programmable weekly scheduler for convenient, energy-saving climate control. OpenTherm further optimizes energy consumption while ensuring precise temperature regulation. User interaction is facilitated by responsive touch buttons, complemented by a high-contrast display which ensures clear readability and low energy consumption. Installers can choose between wired and wireless thermostat versions; both designed for easy deployment. Configuration is further simplified through NFC technology, enabling setup via a smartphone application.