13 Nov Alarm.com Smart Thermostat Comparison
Alarm.com has two smart thermostats you can use if you have automation enabled with your alarm.com service. While the Alarm.com Smart thermostats are both smart and use Z-Wave Plus, the Pro Model is a little more self intuitive and easier to use. It is also thinner and has some additional features like local fan control, showing target and ambient temps, and it can wake on approach. The Pro model also uses fewer and smaller batteries if you are not wiring it 24V.
Here is a comparison chart to see the difference in more detail
| Alarm.com Smart Thermostat | Alarm.com Smart Thermostat Pro | |
| Battery-Powered Option, Geo-Services, Extreme Temps | X | X |
| Scenes, Schedules and Temp Presets | X | X |
| HVAC Analytics | X | X |
| Energy Star-Certified | X | X |
| Temperature Sensor Compatible | X | X |
| Remote Control / Configuration | X | X |
| Broad HVAC Compatibility | X | X |
| Enhanced User Interface and 30% Slimmer | X | |
| Local Configuration Wizard | X | |
| Auto-Detection for HVAC Wiring | X | |
| Backplate Improved Design | X | |
| Display Target and Ambient Temps at the Same Time | X | |
| Local Fan Control | X | |
| Support for Ventilation Systems (HRV, ERV, Air Baffle) | X | |
| Wakes on Approach (with common wire) | X | |
| Extended Battery Life | X | |
| Power | 4 AA Batteries or 24V | 2 AAA Batteries or 24V |
| Dimensions | 4″x4.75″x1″ | 4.1″x5″x.07″ |
| Operating Temp Range 32 Deg F to 122 Deg F | X | X |
| Z-Wave Plus | X | X |
| Humidifier | X | X |
| Dehumidifier | X | X |
| Heat (Fossil or Electric) Up to Three Stages | X | X |
| Cool up to Two Stages | X | X |
| Heat Pump with AUX up to Five Stages | X | X |
| Aux Heat up to Three Stages | X | X |
| Dual Fuel (Fossil AUX Heat) | X | X |
| Forced Air Zoned Heat up to Three Stages | X | X |
| Forced Air Zoned Cool up to Two Stages | X | X |
Both the Alarm.com Smart Thermostat and the Alarm.com Smart Thermostat Pro are great choices if you want to be in control of the temperature in your home or business and the energy costs. It makes alot more sense to have one of these smart thermostats that works in the same app as your security system, cameras, lights, etc.., then to have a separate app with another type of “smart thermostat”
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