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Internet Thermostat Comparison
Posted 1/9/2010

WHY BUY AN INTERNET THERMOSTAT:

  • Control and monitor your HVAC system from anywhere in the world over the internet
  • Receive alerts via email when your home temperature exceeds limits you set
  • Compile energy usage statistics for your HVAC equipment
  • Warm up or cool down your vacation home before you arrive
  • Monitor temperature, HVAC usage and occupancy at vacation rental properties

REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION:

  • "Always on" broadband internet connection
  • Available ports on internet router (BAYweb and Proliphix) or wireless router access (Ecobee)
  • 4-conductor wire to thermostat (BAYweb and Ecobee) plus Cat5 cable to thermostat (Proliphix)
  • 110V Outlet for interface module or ethernet power adaptor
  BAYweb Internet Thermostat Kit Proliphix NT10e Programmable Internet Thermostat Ecobee Internet Enabled Smart Thermostat
  BAYweb Internet Thermostat Kit Proliphix NT10e Programmable Internet Thermostat Ecobee Internet Enabled Smart Thermostat
Price: Starts At $214.99 (BW-WT1 Basic Kit) Starts At $292.99 (NT10e + EPA20 Power Adapter) Starts At $349.00
Network/Internet Control: Hosted internet control only via BAYweb.com website. Limited functionality available locally on thermostat. Local LAN control via thermostat management interface as well as remote management via Proliphix.com website. Limited functionality available locally on thermostat. Hosted internet control only via ecobee.com website. Full functionality available locally on thermostat.
Unique Features: Plug-N-Go Networking means limited networking experience needed to connect, wired inputs for alarms and occupancy sensors, built-in X-10 wireless comptibility. Local LAN control via Thermostat Management Interface (TMI). Optional remote temperature sensors (indoor and outdoor) available for NT20e. Wireless connection from thermostat to internet router, color touchscreen interface, built-in humidity control.
Connections: 4 conductor t-stat wire from thermostat to control module. Cat5 ethernet cable from control module to router / internet. Required HVAC wiring from control module to heating/cooling equipment. Cat5 ethernet cable from thermostat to ethernet power adaptor. Cat5 ethernet cable from ethernet power adaptor to router / internet. Required HVAC wiring from thermostat to heating/cooling equipment. 4 conductor t-stat wire from thermostat to interface module. Wireless connection to wireless access point / internet. Required HVAC wiring from interface module to heating/cooling equipment.
System Compatibility: Basic Kit (BW-WT1) supports most 24v single stage gas, oil, electric heating and A/C systems. Advanced Kit (BW-WT2) supports most 24v heating and A/C systems, up to 3 stage heat / 2 stage cool heat pump systems. Supports supports most 24v single stage gas, oil, electric heating and A/C systems as well as heat pump systems with auxiliary heat. Supports most 24v heating and A/C systems, up to 4 stage heat / 2 stage cool heat pump and multistage systems.