Greetings from Tucson, all. The local electric utility company is offering a free smart thermostat, and they’re allowing the customer to choose between these 2 options. This would be my first-ever home automation item. I do have WiFi, and I do have a (“budget”) smartphone (a Google Pixel 3a, as it happens). (I will probably be buying a new phone 1 year from now, unfortunately.) My home is a 793-sq ft, 1-bedroom, downstairs condo unit. I turned 50 this year, and I have come to value “buy it once for life” products. Any thoughts and experiences would be most welcome. Thank you for your time.
My utility offers a rebate on any smart thermostat. I bought Ecobee, minor complaints but would buy again.
I got to reading the fine print and by applying for the rebate you signed up for them to be able to control your thermostat during certain usage times.
Pass.