This thermostat was easy to install and even easier to set up and program. I love the fact that it is compatible with Alexa and you can set up routines. Great value for the features.

Works just as well as my upstairs controller that cost 5 times as much. No issues whatsoever. It was easy to install and works like it should.

Excellent choice. Awesome connectivity and qualifies for rebates, too.

The Emerson Sensi Touch Smart thermostat is an impressive smart home product from a company that is well known for their conventional HVAC controls. I was a fairly early adopter for smart home gear, with almost everything in my home being controlled through SmartThings, with one smart thermostat downstairs from one of the earliest smart thermostat brands, and previously a Z-wave thermostat from a different 'traditional' HVAC brand in my bonus room (on the same central AC unit, with a dual zone control board to allow for separate controls). With the Sensi, I replaced that Z-wave thermostat upstairs and it was an incredibly easy swap. The Sensi includes a 'base' that you attach to the wall and has nicely labeled terminals for all of the thermostat wires. Included in the package, there are some wire labels to attach to the wires as you remove them from your existing thermostat, as well. The Sensi app also guides you through each step of the process. (side note: it's really nice that we're finally getting to the point that brands asking you to download their app to set something up have actually made it worth doing so vs a regular manual or PC web browser setup). I was up and running in less than 10 minutes, including the trips outside to flip the breaker on my HVAC unit. The Sensi app is well made, and Emerson makes a point of telling you that they don't sell your data for advertising purposes - which is comforting (sorry, HVAC pun). Of course, I then integrated the Sensi thermostat into my SmartThings setup and Google Home, so those privacy protections from Emerson themselves are kind of moot :). The integrations work perfectly and are pretty much 'one touch' in either app. If you don't have a full smart home, the Sensi app works well in a standalone fashion, too. It provides warnings if your AC unit doesn't seem to be keeping up with the temp in your home, and lets you control the temperature from afar. This is not a 'learning' thermostat - it just connects to wifi, so you must still set your own schedules. As far as I can tell, it doesn't offer geofencing either. I have never had that work reliably for the other brands I've used, so no big loss. However, one thing I love about the google home integration is being able to tell my Google assistant to change the temperature while I'm on the way home - on days when I'm not sticking to the pre-programmed schedule, this is really nice. Definitely consider the Emerson Sensi Touch if you are in the market for an attractively designed, connected thermostat without a lot of fluff. This thing just does its job well, at a really good price.

Now an excellent modern-looking thermostat with a nightlight for guests to quickly locate at night. When one is not home, I can control it remotely via the Sensi app on my phone (Android). Designed very well and has an excellent interface with many cool features. In my case, the installation was fast and easy, thanks to the app installation guide wizard. Before removing the old thermostat connected to the wires, the guide recommends taking a picture as a reference. On the app, you tell it what wires are on the old thermostat, and then the app will give you a custom mad connection depending on your current wires. The kit comes with stickers to label your specific connected wires. After all the wires are attached to the new base plate, the next step is to set up the Wi-Fi configuration. Once all that is complete, use the Alexa app to add this device to your account to be able to control the thermostat with a voice command. My favorite settings in the app that would help me save energy costs are (1) Service Reminder for filter and maintenance, (2) Min & Max cooling/heating temperature, and (3) Humidity Control. I rarely lower my cooling temperature below 73°, and once I had a guest staying overnight, someone dropped the temperate to 67°. With the Senci app, I don't have to worry about someone playing with my thermostat. The Service Reminder setting does notify you of the important task of changing the filter and doing system maintenance. For an A/C, flushing drain pipes and coil cleaning prolong the unit's life and save on cooling/heating costs. Overall, I am satisfied with the Senci smart thermostat. Easy to install, the ability for remote control, easy to program, service reminder, min/max control setting, humidity control, modern look.