https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Home Thermostat Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:40:54 +0000 Mon, 10 Oct 2016 15:04:04 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8887 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8887&PID=83381#83381 Author: TheBum
Subject: 8887
Posted: 10 Oct 2016 at 3:04pm

Make sure that the thermostat is compatible with your AC/heating system. We have a Carrier Infinity system in our house and none of the aftermarket smart thermostats are compatible. There is only one smart thermostat that will work, but it's rather expensive.]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2016 15:04:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8887&PID=83381#83381 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8887&PID=83327#83327 Author: jato
Subject: 8887
Posted: 08 Oct 2016 at 8:18pm

For the past 2 years (in January 2017) I have used the NEST thermostat.  It works fantastic and allows you to program, heat or cool your home from your smart phone.  Cost was  $ 250 but well worth it to us as we can let the house set using minimal electricity while we are away.  We have excellent internet service so that isn't an issue.  If you lose power and don't have a backup, then the NEST programmable thermostat will obviously not work either.  You can program this from your smart phone 24/7 for an entire week, it will then roll over and begin the process over on its own unless you wish to change temp ranges.  Check out its features at nest.com]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2016 20:18:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8887&PID=83327#83327 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8887&PID=83320#83320 Author: ronahue
Subject: 8887
Posted: 08 Oct 2016 at 7:34pm

We have 2 Honeywell TH8320WF thermostats that control both zones in our home both the AC and heat and we are very happy with them. We have had them for about 3 years so they probably have an updated model by now. They will also notify you if the heat or AC goes out and if the temperature drops below a pre-set level.]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2016 19:34:54 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8887&PID=83320#83320 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8887&PID=83308#83308 Author: StephenH
Subject: 8887
Posted: 08 Oct 2016 at 3:47pm

I have the Iris by Lowe's system. It is both for security and for home control. I have the Radio Thermostat. I can control it with my phone through the Iris app. I also have two outlets that I can control. I have a light plugged into each of them. We originally got it after we had a break-in while we were gone.

The Iris system went through an "upgrade" which was not as smooth as it could have been. Tech support finally got the remaining issues solved, and my system is working great. Recently, Lowe's released the 4G cellular modem for backup. I had the older 3G system on version 1. It is good to get the cellular backup again as we have had a few outages of Time Warner's Internet service.

There are several systems out there that will do what you want. I only have experience with the Iris system.
]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2016 15:47:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8887&PID=83308#83308 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8887&PID=83293#83293 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 8887
Posted: 08 Oct 2016 at 10:23am

In that case Lowes offers models from $99 to $249, but I have no knowledge of any. That said, and living in hurricane country, I have remotely operated cameras I check on the road . I also use them to monitor house temperature and power outages. Go figure. ]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2016 10:23:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8887&PID=83293#83293 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8887&PID=83292#83292 Author: Grandpa Hiker
Subject: 8887
Posted: 08 Oct 2016 at 9:56am

I have everything except the thermostat. I just think it would be nice to not come back to a hot house.]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2016 09:56:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8887&PID=83292#83292 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8887&PID=83290#83290 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 8887
Posted: 08 Oct 2016 at 9:40am

Such a system usually involves a WiFi enabled programmable thermostat ($$$), a full time internet connection ($$$), a home WiFi system including router ($$$), and a smartphone contract with a data plan ($$$). Seems like a lot of complexity and expense just to avoid setting the stat before you leave. Even if you already have the internet connection, WiFi network, and smartphone you still need the thermostat. We set the house thermostats as we leave and reset them when we return, same as turning the water off/on, the water heater off/on, etc. ]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2016 09:40:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8887&PID=83290#83290 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8887&PID=83287#83287 Author: furpod
Subject: 8887
Posted: 08 Oct 2016 at 9:04am

I have seen a system at Lowes.. don't know anything about it..

]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2016 09:04:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8887&PID=83287#83287 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8887&PID=83283#83283 Author: Grandpa Hiker
Subject: 8887
Posted: 08 Oct 2016 at 8:39am

I would like to turn up the temp in my home while we are gone camping for several days & then turn it back down before we get home. Does anyone have a recommendations on a home thermostat that would allow me to adjust the temp in my home using my cell phone? ]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2016 08:39:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8887&PID=83283#83283