Matt Lowe Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 New updated drivers for the Nest bring further the integration. And of course the new C4 Thermostat looking pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subterFUSE Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 New updated drivers for the Nest bring further the integration.And of course the new C4 Thermostat looking pretty good.When new C4 T Stat available?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 As of last Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txfanatic Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I wanted to tag along to this question (and considering its now 5 months old, there is probably an updated answer). I also want to change out my thermostats to something that is integrated with C4 (currently its Honeywell/Trane thermostats that don't have wifi), however I need to change 4 thermostats and don't necessarily want to pay a lot if C4 strips out the useful features of a Nest or EcoBee3. So all in, which thermostat setup makes the most sense factoring in 4 thermostat purchases and potential licensing cost. For the more expensive options, does it make sense to buy the fancier systems (ie are there cool features that are useful and not stripped away by using C4) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funnyfarm299 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I wanted to tag along to this question (and considering its now 5 months old, there is probably an updated answer). I also want to change out my thermostats to something that is integrated with C4 (currently its Honeywell/Trane thermostats that don't have wifi), however I need to change 4 thermostats and don't necessarily want to pay a lot if C4 strips out the useful features of a Nest or EcoBee3. So all in, which thermostat setup makes the most sense factoring in 4 thermostat purchases and potential licensing cost. For the more expensive options, does it make sense to buy the fancier systems (ie are there cool features that are useful and not stripped away by using C4) ThanksOnly thermostats I would use on a C4 project are nest or control4. Nest is cheaper, but you'll need your dealer to program both types in. The limitations depend on your version of Control4. OS 2.7 included a new thermostat interface.I'm including the important limitations for the 2.7+ version. LIMITATIONS: * Control4 Thermostat UI: - There is no ‘native Nest’ scheduling support through the Control4 UI. Control4’s “Preset Scheduling” can be used in the Nest driver. * Nest API / System: - If the home is in 'Away' mode, any thermostat commands will fail (other than 'Set to Home/Away') with an error - If the thermostat is offline (not communicating to WiFi for any reason), any thermostat commands (other than 'Set to Home/Away') will fail - If the thermostat is low battery, any thermostat commands will fail - Nest's API does not allow 3rd parties to set the system into "auto-away" mode, only "away" or "home" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Ecobee all the way!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdepaola Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Couldn't agree more, the Ecobee is the way to goSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EHVegas Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I've got 3 Ecobee units for sale. PM me if interested. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txfanatic Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Does the features of Ecobee kind of go away when you integrate them into Control4? Why not cheaper Honeywell thermostats with the Houselogix drivers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdepaola Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Do the features go away? If anything they are enhanced by integration because of all the extra things you can do. Ecobee is a homerun when you factor in wireless sensors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. happy Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Love the wireless sensors with the ecobee3. great way to see if there is anyone in the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. happy Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Only thermostats I would use on a C4 project are nest or control4. Nest is cheaper, but you'll need your dealer to program both types in. The limitations depend on your version of Control4. OS 2.7 included a new thermostat interface.I'm including the important limitations for the 2.7+ version. LIMITATIONS: * Control4 Thermostat UI: - There is no ‘native Nest’ scheduling support through the Control4 UI. Control4’s “Preset Scheduling” can be used in the Nest driver. * Nest API / System: - If the home is in 'Away' mode, any thermostat commands will fail (other than 'Set to Home/Away') with an error - If the thermostat is offline (not communicating to WiFi for any reason), any thermostat commands (other than 'Set to Home/Away') will fail - If the thermostat is low battery, any thermostat commands will fail - Nest's API does not allow 3rd parties to set the system into "auto-away" mode, only "away" or "home" with all the limitations why not the Ecobee3? Any personal experience? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Peters Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Are ecobee's sensor's able to trigger other things besides the tstat? I'm thinking lighting scenes or anything else when you walk in a room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.