any wifi thermostat experts?

[DSG2003Mach1]

currently our place off in the woods has no internet, about to add starlink and set up a few things to keep an eye on the place while we're away.

main features would need to be
- monitor humidity (preferably adjust itself to maintain a target number). We've had some mold issues and while we're gone want it to run just enough to keep it down, don't ultimately care about interior temp.

- be able to view/control multiple thermostats in one app/account. There are multiple thermostats, each with their own AC unit, pretty sure they're all propane heaters

 

[crjackson]

I use a Honeywell WiFi Thermostat. You can control multiple thermostats from the app. It works great, and seems like it would be a good fit for your needs.

 

[03Sssnake]

I use NEST, its decent and was easy to install and setup. I got it about 4 years ago, sure there are better options out there nowadays…

 

[98 svt]

I use NEST, its decent and was easy to install and setup. I got it about 4 years ago, sure there are better options out there nowadays…

I have the same. As far as humidity goes, who not just run a dehumidifier set to the proper % you are looking for.

 

[03Sssnake]

I have the same. As far as humidity goes, who not just run a dehumidifier set to the proper % you are looking for.

Was about to say, unless you have a dehumidifier that may be hard to control.

 

[CompOrange04GT]

We have the Alexa one…

It’s kinda badass. She walks in the bedroom and says “ Alexa I’m getting ready for bed”

She turns the AC down to 67. Turns the fan on, and turns the front porch light on.

She can also say “ Alexa I’m cold” and the heater turns up a few degrees

 

[98 svt]

We have the Alexa one…

It’s kinda badass. She walks in the bedroom and says “ Alexa I’m getting ready for bed”

She turns the AC down to 67. Turns the fan on, and turns the front porch light on.

She can also say “ Alexa I’m cold” and the heater turns up a few degrees

She's also listening to everything you say.

 

[CompOrange04GT]

She's also listening to everything you say.

So is my cell phone and tv

 

[98 svt]

So is my cell phone and tv

I try to avoid it as much as I can though. No Alexa for me. **** that nosey bitch

 

[carrrnuttt]

I use ecobee. My single phone app handles both thermostats in my house and as many as I can install, including multiple properties.

It also has humidity sensors and can adjust based on that.

It also works with Alexa and other hub apps you may have.

Oh, and you can add as many remote sensors as needed so you're not stuck just measuring where your thermostat is installed.

 

[jessie_sanders]

How much are you looking to spend?

Is it a regular air conditioner and furnace? Heat pump and air handler? Dual fuel?

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[Morgan]

Ecobee here.

It’ll do what you’re wanting and has never given me problems.

It’s programmed to maintain specific temperatures throughout the day and night, I never touch it.

 

[93Cobra#2771]

Set the temp at whatever temp you want it at, and get a big enough dehumidifier to keep humidity at 50%.

 

[BLOWN PONY]

I use ecobee. My single phone app handles both thermostats in my house and as many as I can install, including multiple properties.

It also has humidity sensors and can adjust based on that.

It also works with Alexa and other hub apps you may have.

Oh, and you can add as many remote sensors as needed so you're not stuck just measuring where your thermostat is installed.

I hate my Ecobee thermos. I wish you could link them all together instead of having to adjust each one at a time.
And its a PITA to get JUST the fan to run.

 

[98 svt]

Oh, and you can add as many remote sensors as needed so you're not stuck just measuring where your thermostat is installed.

Nest has these sensors available as well. I didn't realize til now though, I just ordered one.

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

we have run some dehumidifiers in the past but they have their own issues as it's not exactly a small a place so it would require multiple units and reliable way for them to drain isn't always exactly convenient.

 

[93Cobra#2771]

As far as draining - you put them in a bathroom or by a sink and let them drain away. If you leave the fan on the unit set to "on", the air will equalize.

A large dehumidifier is good for 2400sf+. Or a couple of smaller ones distrubuted by your sinks so the drain like can run there.

Even if you don't do the dehumidifier, leave the unit fan to "on" to keep air circulating. That will help avoid any dead spots in the various areas that might build up with humidity. Especially around windows.

 

[*Jay*]

we have run some dehumidifiers in the past but they have their own issues as it's not exactly a small a place so it would require multiple units and reliable way for them to drain isn't always exactly convenient.

What size were you running??? We have one similar to this (rebranded Aprilaire E100) and its doing quite well, sits in the basement of our split level home and regulates each floor just fine.

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

What size were you running??? We have one similar to this (rebranded Aprilaire E100) and its doing quite well, sits in the basement of our split level home and regulates each floor just fine.

I'll have to look next week. Im thinking though it may be the same or less electricity to run the one AC unit for say a living room and basement vs 2 dehumidifiers

 

[13COBRA]

I hate my Ecobee thermos. I wish you could link them all together instead of having to adjust each one at a time.
And its a PITA to get JUST the fan to run.

I hear that...but I don't want my upstairs and main level to be set the same. So I really like that they're adjustable individually.