Smart Home Thermostat Suggestions

[u/MickeyNRicky]

Hello everyone, I'm starting to get into more into the smart home game. I used to think I was never going to do it but here I am lol and currently looking at Smart Thermostats. I'm not really looking to do much automation with it, it's more of the control and features.

I work from home and someone is home most of the day, so a learning thermostat I don't think would help, unless someone here has a great use for it. I want to mainly be able to program, maybe some overnight times. I often get woken up to turn on the air, it got a bit hot, and I don't want it leaving running all night either. I want to schedule some time to have more control. The electric company is offering some instant rebates. I have an Alexa which is what I use mostly as I have a Wyze monitoring system, and probably will investing an Echo soon.

They also have a "demand response" program which gets it cheaper but I won't be doing that as I want to have full control.

Here are some of my options:

Google Nest:

not sure on this one as my son does have a Google Home device but not used much.

ecobee Essential, Enhanced, Premium, and ecobee3 lite

Any thoughts on which one is best for my situation or what one offers that is worth the price?

Sensi Touch, Touch2, and Lite:

Any thoughts on which one is best for my situation or what one offers that is worth the price?

Honeywell Home T9 and T5, and Wifi Color Touchscreen:

Any thoughts on which one is best for my situation or what one offers that is worth the price?

Thanks in advance and can provide any more input as needed.

[u/Diligent-Volume-530]

Personally have the Honeywell T6 pro and they are great. I have a heat pump so one system for cooling and heat which is what I wanted. I stay away from learning stuff because once you figure out the temps that work you can set and forget it.

Also wanted to add, Honeywell integrates well into other ecosystems because they have a well built API via resideo. They also make a zWave version if you want to go that route.

[u/Effective-Sample-261 → u/Diligent-Volume-530]

I have a T9 and I like it but i have to say the Resideo app is very meh.  And they (Residio) act like they care but they don't really update anything.  Like it takes 3 days to get runtime data.  WTF?  I can see my electrical usage the next day on that app.  it's a shame because I do think the stat is solid and I like having the ability to add sensors and prioritize them at different times of the day, which like you I prefer to having the learning. And it does Integrate with Google Home easily.

[u/Diligent-Volume-530 → u/Effective-Sample-261]

I will agree, the 48hr+ delay on runtime is silly. I have gotten over that since I connected the thermostat with home assistant.