Sensi Touch 2 Smart Thermostat with Touchscreen Color Display, 100 Years of Expertise, Programmable, Wi-Fi, Data Privacy, Easy DIY, Works with Alexa, Energy Star Certified, ST76, C-Wire Required

VERY Pleased!
Very pleased with the Sensi Touch 2 Smart Thermostat. I am also pleased with the one remote indoor sensor and the outdoor sensor I purchased. I have used this thermostat now for two months.I found the instructions and online videos very helpful, and felt comfortable with a DIY install. My HVAC system includes an A/C and heat pump with auxiliary LP gas heat.Since the system had not been serviced for a few years, after the install, I had it and the install checked out. The tech surprised me by saying he had installed the exact same thermostat in his house. I had installed it correctly and actually chosen the identical set points as he did for his.I love the thermostat’s display, its ease of use, reliability, and the capability to control it via wi-fi. I especially love how the thermostat automatically switches between the heat pump and auxiliary heat for the most efficient use. With this feature, the heat pump blows warm all the time, rarely enters into a defrost cycle anymore, and has cut my gas usage dramatically. (The tech said this was the single most beneficial thing I could have done for the HVAC system, and I believe it.)Note, I have used an older Honeywell thermostat remotely and appreciated it’s features. I considered that brand for this install, but decided on the Sensi since reviews highlighted Sensi’s easy DIY installation, setup, and user interface.

Very easy installation, step by step, clear instructions
This device is 100% better than my old thermostat.It has great features. Setting up, or editing a schedule was tedious and frustrating with tho old device, and there were only four set points available; sleep, wake, leave and return. I always wanted at least one more time slot. Well, now I have as many as I want.Installation was really easy due to the very detailed instructions, which also provided help with any problems that you might encounter.You can set options directly on the thermostat or through the app. Every option is available either way.The only issue I had was setting up Wi-Fi. I kept losing the connection. I would stumble through the installation, perhaps get connected, only to have it fail, or just have the sequence say “unable to connect: after spinning it’s wheels for minutes at a time.IMPORTANT NOTE:I discovered two things that weren’t made clear:First, there is a pin number for the setup. You can access it where the QR code display pops up. If you scan the code, it takes you to a web page that I didn’t find particularly helpful. But you can bypass scanning the QR code and access the pin directly for a more direct path to the setup. If I remember correctly, below the QR code, the pop-up says something like ‘scan the code or use the pin.’ If you want a thorough explanation, click “Use the pin.” Good for an initial setup, but mostly unnecessary for repeated attempts.Second, the pin CHANGES, apparently on each failed attempt. At first, I copied the pin and re-used it, thinking it was static. It took several failures before I noticed my copied pin was different from the pin presented with each failure. So some of my frustration was from this little mistake in my original assumption. I’m not sure if the pin changed once I got the Wi-Fi established. It’s been stable now for at least 24 hours.I really love this device! I wish Amazon carried the remote sensors for this thermostat.Addendum:Shortly after I wrote this review, I found the Sensi remote room sensors available for less than $40 each, so I bought two for about $80 + tax, Free delivery slated for about 7 days, but they arrived early; in just two days. I was very pleased. The uneven cooling of remote rooms has much improved.I didn’t think I’d use the app much, but it’s very handy for quick changes when I’m working at my desk or reading, watching TV or in bed. I actually use it a lot. It’s been about a month and the Bluetooth connection has been steady and very reliable.It was a great improvement and an excellent investment.

very functional, recommend by electrician. Perfect pad.

I would not recommend it .I had a sensi touch smart thermostat installed a few weeks back with new heat pump and I was not happy with it because my Aux gas heat was used every morning to supplement heat when the heat pump was able to manage the temp with no issues .I decided to change it to Sensi touch 2. The key for me was to be able to access Aux lockout and balance point .To my surprise the settings are -4°C and -5°C and can not go any lower than that.My heat pump is build for very low temperatures down to -25°C I need to set it lower as I want to limit my gas usage. Maybe a software update can fix it?In addition I would like to suggest adding outside temp showing on the main screen of thermostat not only on phone app.After talking to tech support that is next to impossible to reach he also pointed out that my outside temperature was not available (on the termostat) but my internet connection is good . I’m in the process of replacing the thermostat as suggested by tech support but I have seen the same issue in comments and I think this is the problem with all of them . I will get replacement and check .If it does not work I will go with different brand name.UPDATE: second unit was the same. I got instructions to modify settings port forwarding in my router and this is a bit to much for me. Decided to go with ecobee instead and ….BOOM is fantastic . No issues and great settings . My gas never starts and I see weather on my main screen. Really no contest.

Not for me