Started by the Tony Fadell who led the team that created the first 18 generations of iPod. The thing looks and operates like something Apple would build.
The problem: They won't ship to Canada.
The second problem: If you are able to get your hands on one, they don't let Canadians download their iOS app. (all jailbreakers need not apply).
I would like them to cave and at minimum make their iOS app available in the Canadian iOS App Store.
As would I, Macfury. My wife and I are in contant battles over the setting of the thermostat ( I set it at 10-15C and she raises it to 20C). I like that it learns from the various settings.
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That's slick...and far easier to use the most programmable thermostats. I have ours set to come on and off at the approp times during the week and weekends so its already set but I could see the benefit to something this simple for most people.
I've been coveting one of these since I first hear about them last year. Fortunately, I don't have to get into the argument about wether such an expensive gizmo is justifiable with my wife, because they're not available in Canada.
I've been coveting one of these since I first hear about them last year. Fortunately, I don't have to get into the argument about wether such an expensive gizmo is justifiable with my wife, because they're not available in Canada.
Sure, it looks cool (in fact, it really is beautifully designed), and has a great concept "for the lazy folks", but I can't see the justification in getting this personally. For one, it doesn't take into account humidifiers, de-humidifiers, HRVs, etc. And two, the cost savings of $300 a year are based on a thermostat that is not programmed at all. In reality, if you program your thermostat properly, that will cover 90% of situations and save you $250. And if you get an internet connected thermostat (like the Honeywell Prestige that I own - Prestige® 2.0 Comfort Systems - ForwardThinking) you cover the other situations (where you come home early and want to pre-heat the house, or forgot to turn it off before vacation). Plus the Honeywell has WAY more functionality. And it's available now in Canada.
So if your heating/cooling needs are simple, as in "turn on/off furnace or AC", then this is a fantastic product. But if, like most Canadians, you need to control more than that, there are other awesome products available in Canada that have the same savings with a 10 minute easy touchscreen setup.
I got mine installed at the same time as my AC and humidifier, through Reid here in Ottawa. I'm sure most HVAC installers will have it on hand.
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Edit: I should note that this system comes with a number of sensors indoors, outdoors, and inside the ducts, so you will likely need it professionally installed.
Sure, it looks cool (in fact, it really is beautifully designed), and has a great concept "for the lazy folks", but I can't see the justification in getting this personally. For one, it doesn't take into account humidifiers, de-humidifiers, HRVs, etc. And two, the cost savings of $300 a year are based on a thermostat that is not programmed at all. In reality, if you program your thermostat properly, that will cover 90% of situations and save you $250. And if you get an internet connected thermostat (like the Honeywell Prestige that I own - Prestige® 2.0 Comfort Systems - ForwardThinking) you cover the other situations (where you come home early and want to pre-heat the house, or forgot to turn it off before vacation). Plus the Honeywell has WAY more functionality. And it's available now in Canada.
So if your heating/cooling needs are simple, as in "turn on/off furnace or AC", then this is a fantastic product. But if, like most Canadians, you need to control more than that, there are other awesome products available in Canada that have the same savings with a 10 minute easy touchscreen setup.
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