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Reddit mentions of Radio Thermostat CT50 7-Day Programmable Thermostat (WiFi Enabled), iOS & Android App Controls
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 8
We found 8 Reddit mentions of Radio Thermostat CT50 7-Day Programmable Thermostat (WiFi Enabled), iOS & Android App Controls. Here are the top ones.
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For use with various kind of HVAC systems: Including Single stage, Multi-stage And Heat Pump (Up to 2-stage heat, 2-stage cool, with Aux. or emergency heatEasy installation: Dual powered by battery (3-AA batteries), or system power (C-wire). C-wire needed for proper WiFi installation. Large Touchscreen digital display with backlight easy to read in various lighting conditions.Optional 7 day programming with flexible settings allows full 7-Day programming with up to 4-Periods per day. Puts energy saving at your finger tip with one-touch Away button providing savings on annual heating and cooling costs.[IMPORTANT]This thermostat requires a ”C” wire to bring 24VAC power to WiFi module[IMPORTANT- Wi-Fi Connectivity Feature] Initial setup of the WiFi module requires setup with iOS app, OSX or Windows computer. Once provisioned and registered the thermostat is controlled via your iOS or Android smartphone using required app.
Specs:
| Color | White |
| Height | 4.5 Inches |
| Length | 4.5 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 1 |
| Weight | 0.45 Pounds |
| Width | 1.25 Inches |
I've been looking at internet-enabled home devices (think Nest) and Cloud-anything has been a deal breaker for me EVERYTIME! Hell, the first-gen Nest's had the same issue - "Thanks for supporting us at the beginning, now fuck you! ;)"
I've managed to find some really nice hardware for my Thermostat, Sprinkler Controller (though I bought the 12-station controller) as well as hackable Wifi 120v (or 240v) light and switch controllers for $5-8 each!! And I totally forgot about my OpenGarage!
Each of these have open "REST" APIs that accept LAN requests to their local webserver (e.g. 192.168.1.15/api/do/something?key=secret&on=true) so they are wide-open to program against.
I've had a great experience with Radio Thermostat. I have 2x CT50s that I bought used for ~$60/ea. Just make sure you get one with the wifi module. They run a web service for control & logging but the android app communicates directly w/ the thermostat if on the same network.
http://www.amazon.com/Radio-Thermostat-Programmable-Enabled-Controls/dp/B00KQS35XA
Don't know about most popular, but I've had a couple of CT50s in my house for the last few years and could not be happier. Cheap, great web interface, and gets the job done. I paid $150 total for the two of 'em. Not as pretty as the Nest, but not $250 (x2) either!
I just do the $100 wifi thermostat.
It has the phone apps, webapps, etc that the Nest has at half the cost. You can manage it from your browser too. It runs without Wifi like you want. It's also very simple to use and schedule.
A decent thermostat is ~$25, this one is $100. I think you'll be fine spending $75 more.
I have a similar one: http://www.amazon.com/Radio-Thermostat-CT50-7-Day-Programmable/dp/B00KQS35XA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420922423&sr=8-1&keywords=radio+thermostat
It's awesome, note you need a power wire.
It's not just long-term support I'm concerned about. When a product is required to "phone home" to vendor-controlled servers to perform its functionality, you've lost all control over your privacy (they now have a continuous stream of data on their servers about your home), not to mention the product's reliability and longevity.
 
I've gotten a response from a vendor that their thermostat does not require Internet access and that there are mobile apps that would allow one to control it over one's home WiFi network. It's not as pretty as the big vendor's products, but it does fit the bill.
Fuck Ecobee. Get two of these and you're done:
https://www.amazon.com/Radio-Thermostat-Programmable-Enabled-Controls/dp/B00KQS35XA/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1484946346&sr=8-20&keywords=wifi+thermostat
this one is great. allows for schedules and quick changes for weather shifts. You can also deal with it from your phone so if it is too
hot or cold you can change it on your way home. https://www.amazon.com/Radio-Thermostat-Programmable-Enabled-Controls/dp/B00KQS35XA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525636538&sr=8-1&keywords=radio+thermostat+ct50