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Anyone who owns an HVAC system knows that a thermostat is also a must-have. It enables you to have the heating and cooling at your preferred temperature. Thermostats have evolved from the manual traditional ones to more innovative and smart ones. Programmable thermostats, for instance, allow you to create schedules ahead of time, so you don’t have to constantly adjust the thermostat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While wifi-enabled thermostats usually feature a fancier LCD and they can connect with other devices in the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart Thermostats:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Smart thermostats are increasingly becoming popular because of their features and modes that help you save energy costs. They sometimes have algorithms that help the thermostat figure out whether there is someone at home or not. The thermostat itself knows when to turn on and off. They are usually equipped with sensors or even geofencing capabilities which help the thermostat know whether there is a need for temperature adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some smart thermostats also have learning capabilities that learn the habits and patterns set by the user at the start. It helps the thermostat to devise schedules in the future without any involvement from the user. Smart thermostats are also compatible with smart home systems, although every thermostat is compatible with specific ones. Since there is so much variety in smart thermostats, choosing one is not easy. I made the mistake of buying one that did not pair with my smart home system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thus, my hunt for a thermostat that was ideal for me led me to discover the Totaline Thermostat. This review will help you decide whether it is suitable for your needs, and will come up with a few alternatives if not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Factors to consider before buying Smart Thermostats:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Compatibility with HVAC system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Smart thermostats should be compatible with the HVAC system at home. The power requirement should be apt and the thermostats should cater to the type of systems such as low, line voltage, or others like heat pumps and ventilators. A lot of smart thermostats come with a c-wire, which is why you should make sure you either already have a c-wire connection installed, because if not then you will have to get one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geofencing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This feature is found in many smart thermostats, especially simpler ones. It detects your phone\u2019s GPS signals to know whether you are at home or not. A pre-specified radius helps it to know. If it doesn\u2019t detect your signals then it will automatically adjust the temperature to a more energy-saving one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can choose to get a professional installation but most people opt for DIY installation. You must get a thermostat that is easy to install especially if you don’t want to spend additional money on this. Some systems are indeed more complicated than others and require professional installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart home compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

<\/strong>Smart thermostats are often compatible with voice assistants like the Amazon Echo, Apple HomeKit, Google Home Assistant. These allow the thermostat to be controlled with simple voice commands and to add more convenience to the user\u2019s life. Some also come with built-in Amazon Alexa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Totaline Thermostat and its Alternatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Totaline Thermostat is a very reasonably priced budget-friendly smart thermostat. It requires a 24V c-wire and is made for HVAC systems with 2-stage heat, 1-stage cool for gas, electric, heat pump, and hydronic heat pumps. It features a backlit display, color-coded keys, and also an LED indicator to show whether it is heating or cooling. Moreover, it can be programmed for up to 4 periods in a day. The unique thing about this thermostat is that you can choose to make it programmable or non-programmable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is an easy-to-install thermostat with a simple white interface and a small unit that displays the temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. [amazon link=”B07589KPQ3″ title=”Honeywell Home Programmable Thermostat” \/] <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The [amazon link=”B07589KPQ3″ title=”Honeywell Home Programmable Thermostat ” \/] <\/a>is quite similar in features to the Totaline thermostat. It is a few bucks cheaper as well and offers flexible programmability. This thermostat too has a backlit display which is quite simple and easy-to-understand. It, however, comes with a smart response learning mode that adjusts the temperature automatically. The Totaline thermostat is much more simple in comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honeywell home thermostats also come with reminders for filter replacement and come with the automatic changeover from heat to cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. [amazon link=”B010PTKWW6″ title=”Lux Geo Smart Thermostat” \/] <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The [amazon link=”B010PTKWW6″ title=”Lux Geo Smart Thermostat” \/] <\/a>is another alternative to the Totaline thermostat. It too requires a c-wire and does not have learning abilities but it is compatible with Alexa which makes it a smart thermostat. It also has an iOS and Android app, that provides further ease of use for many. More importantly, it comes with geofencing which is sought after by many. The same cannot be said about the Totaline thermostat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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