I'm looking to add a wifi-based thermostat. I'm considering the RTH9580WF and this plug in to replace 5 thermostats.
I'm concerned about delays caused by the thermostat sending data outside of my house to a website, which this plug in then fetches. Does that cause any meaningful delays between when temperature, humidity, or set points change and when they are recognized by Homeseer? Are changes made by Homeseer instantly recognized by the thermostats?
Is it possible for Homeseer to control the wifi thermostat if external internet access is down? I'm thinking about a vacation house where storm knocks out internet access. I'd like a plug in to be able to warm up the house if there is a deep freeze (generator power) even if no external internet access is available.
Lastly, while I'm thinking about the RTH9580WF, if users feel there is a better model please comment. I'd like to show outside temperature, either from a Homeseer variable or directly from the internet. A weather forecast would be a bonus but not necessary.
Thanks to the community for help/advice/guidance
Jono
I'm concerned about delays caused by the thermostat sending data outside of my house to a website, which this plug in then fetches. Does that cause any meaningful delays between when temperature, humidity, or set points change and when they are recognized by Homeseer? Are changes made by Homeseer instantly recognized by the thermostats?
Is it possible for Homeseer to control the wifi thermostat if external internet access is down? I'm thinking about a vacation house where storm knocks out internet access. I'd like a plug in to be able to warm up the house if there is a deep freeze (generator power) even if no external internet access is available.
Lastly, while I'm thinking about the RTH9580WF, if users feel there is a better model please comment. I'd like to show outside temperature, either from a Homeseer variable or directly from the internet. A weather forecast would be a bonus but not necessary.
Thanks to the community for help/advice/guidance
Jono
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