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Various Utility Companies offers current Account Holders in Select States: Sensi Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat on sale for prices listed below. Shipping may vary by location and provider.

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Various Utility Companies [emerson.com] offers to current Account Holders: Sensi Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat (various) in select states for sale prices as listed below + Additional Rebate w/ Select Utility Companies. Shipping may vary by location and provider.

Offer Notes:
  • Rebate amounts vary depending on the utility provider.
  • The utilities listed offer an instant rebate via an online marketplace, but your utility may offer a traditional rebate. To find traditional rebates, Click Here [emerson.com], scroll to the bottom of the listings, then click the button under the header that says "Don't see your utility?"
  • Some discounts may require enrollment into energy savings programs. These programs are designed to help ease demand on the electric grid by allowing the utility to make slight adjustments to your thermostat on select days during the year. Program specifics vary, but you are always able to override any thermostat changes.
  • No c-wire is necessary and no professional installation required for the ST55U model.
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Created 03-16-2022 at 01:11 PM by Kimpossible680
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Perhaps you should explain the basis of your comment.

I personally installed four of these in my son's home alone three years ago, at least 2-3 of which were without a c wire. At the time I spoke to the Emerson Electric (mfr of Sensi brand and coincidentally local to where I live) technical support staff about their claim to not need a c wire (lots of other sellers claim no need but fail to point out that this means their devices rely on batteries which obviously die and usually at in opportune times). The technician's explanation was what I used in my post. It makes sense and I've read it online in other places confirming this. The units still work now and there's no way the batteries would have lasted that long.

Now that I've told you what I've actually done and my research with multiple sources, it's your turn to share with us. Have you installed one or more of these exact units? Did you call the manufacturer? Or do you just feel superior making negative comments? This forum is about sharing and helping others.

BTW, for anyone considering spending extra to get the color LCD version, be advised that model does indeed require the c wire. The one in the original post is monochromatic and it's simpler needs allows it to be operated without the c wire. If you wish to confirm, suggest calling the tech line. When I did, the wait time was almost non-existent, there was no labyrinth of menus to navigate, the technician was quite skilled, and their voice was easily understood. This was pre-pandemic but I hope that hasn't changed. The experience left me glad that I bought their product, which incidentally was not free at the time.
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KS never does anything fun like this Frown
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So glad that I make you sick. Will try harder to advance the cause.

Since you were not on my phone call with technician, it's impossible for you to assume I misunderstood anything. Have you actually spoken to their technical support staff?

If you read my other post, you would see and read the documentation and the manufacturer link to it. Take the time to do so before making snarky comments. You should also reread your own quote and notice the operative word "backup". The batteries provide just the power to retain the settings.

Had you taken the time to read and understand the documentation, you'd understand that although you have a c wire and for some reason chose not wire the thermostat with it, you'd realize that your thermostat is being powered as I described and not by your batteries. If you don't believe that, remove them altogether and see that the device still operates consistent with what the manufacturer designed using the low voltage wiring.
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Dyerseve1221
03-21-2022 at 05:06 AM.
03-21-2022 at 05:06 AM.
Quote from StrongTank1640 :
Often times when you agree to a "free" smart thermostat, you are also agreeing that the power company can reduce your air conditioning during peak hours when "necessary". Be really careful to read the fine print, folks!

Or opt out......
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Dyerseve1221
03-21-2022 at 05:07 AM.
03-21-2022 at 05:07 AM.
Quote from beggerking :
This is another of those energy company control your power and usage thing.... cancelled

i'd rather have control of what I use and not use... not them. also, i have solar so if i don't use energy generate, its sold back to them at cheapest rate anyway... Frown

this is absolutely NOT FREE!

Thanks, needed a good laugh first thing in the morning!!
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MikeJ7809
03-21-2022 at 06:12 AM.
03-21-2022 at 06:12 AM.
Can this work on a heat only system? I have gas only thermostats (no central air)

I currently have a digital (not wifi) Luxpro that has heat/off and fan/on/auto controls
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STARMOUNTLANE
03-21-2022 at 07:07 AM.
03-21-2022 at 07:07 AM.
You can get this on fleabay for around the same price. No deal!
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03-21-2022 at 05:22 PM.
03-21-2022 at 05:22 PM.
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heygreene
03-22-2022 at 06:49 PM.
03-22-2022 at 06:49 PM.
I have two of these and got them for around the same deal and I absolutely love them. They cover up the spot on the wall from the old manual one and they kind of have a little bit of an old school modern look. I can control them from anywhere, very worth it.
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03-23-2022 at 04:40 AM.
03-23-2022 at 04:40 AM.
Quote from SebastianB9810 :
Of course Florida isn't on this list 😒

It's never on any of these lists is it Frown florida blows for energy improvements, fpl can suck my kW/h clock.
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03-23-2022 at 10:15 AM.
03-23-2022 at 10:15 AM.
Quote from beggerking :
This is another of those energy company control your power and usage thing.... cancelled

i'd rather have control of what I use and not use... not them. also, i have solar so if i don't use energy generate, its sold back to them at cheapest rate anyway... Frown

this is absolutely NOT FREE!

Must depend on utility. I have (2) ST75 that have the ability to be enrolled in such a service but it's totally optional. Eversource (power co) calls it "connected solutions". I'll get a notification sometime early in the day that they need to up the tstat setpoints in the afternoon/eve (perhaps 6 or 8 degrees). I can always override it. For my trouble they give me a $20 Amazon GC/tstat/year. Can unenroll at any time.
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SlickCrowd6832
03-23-2022 at 04:11 PM.
03-23-2022 at 04:11 PM.
I have a two wire thermostat for a natural gas heating system.

Do you think this would work?
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03-23-2022 at 04:14 PM.
03-23-2022 at 04:14 PM.
Quote from MikeJ7809 :
Can this work on a heat only system? I have gas only thermostats (no central air)

I currently have a digital (not wifi) Luxpro that has heat/off and fan/on/auto controls
Same question... does anyone know?
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03-24-2022 at 05:51 AM.
03-24-2022 at 05:51 AM.
Quote from dmcccdmn :
Meh, Sensi Smart isn't that great and it's not even free. Previous deals for Ecobee or Nest were way better. I'd wait for those to come back.
so, if you were a teacher, what grade would you give Sensi Smart?
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SlickCrowd6832
03-24-2022 at 05:56 AM.
03-24-2022 at 05:56 AM.
Quote from JDSanti :
What usually are the main differences between this one and the Google nest ones?
It is like saying what is the difference between an apple vs a pc.

I would say the Nest is better... BUT, what is so special about this Sensi is that it does not need a C-wire (the wire that provides power). Some older systems and many heat only systems may not have a C-wire. And I am in that boat, I have three zones (only forced hot water heating system done with natural gas) and each thermostat only has two wires.

This is also for a rental and we pay all utilities.
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03-24-2022 at 06:38 AM.
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Quote from SlickCrowd6832 :
It is like saying what is the difference between an apple vs a pc.

I would say the Nest is better... BUT, what is so special about this Sensi is that it does not need a C-wire (the wire that provides power). Some older systems and many heat only systems may not have a C-wire. And I am in that boat, I have three zones (only forced hot water heating system done with natural gas) and each thermostat only has two wires.

This is also for a rental and we pay all utilities.
I'm in your boat in a new (to me) house and am going to re-run tstat wire to all locations. Limping along on half-assed tstat powering (batteries or pseudo-no-c-wire).
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03-24-2022 at 06:51 AM.
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No love for Florida eh?
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