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Originally Posted by CarlR33
No one answered your “what if WiFi goes down” question. If that happens it most likely due to the electric being off so nothing to control, LOL. I did have an issue with a non Spectrum router that needed reset while I was away and I could not control my house remotely. For that situatation, I should have had the router connected to a smart plug in order to reset it (like pulling the plug out and in to reset the electric and router). If I had the Spectrum router they could have reset the router remotely. Rare that would happen but just fyi
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Originally Posted by Decadeofdave
Honeywell thermostat I had installed by Sunkool. Dual control heat and air, outside temp, inside humidity and easily set up. Power and internet outages are rare.
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Originally Posted by Papa_lecki
I’ve had a smart thermometer (NEST) for 5 years. I have not had a problem with my internet going down.
You set a max and min temp, and if the house hits that, the AC or heat kicks on, when you’re away.
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If you want to be sure of your wifi thermostat working all of the time, you need a "smart plug".
I run Nest Thermostats in my homes. Last winter, I lost the connection with my Nest in NH ... the outside temperature was below zero. I called a handyman friend, to check on things. He had to reset the modem (simply un-plug it and re-plug it in). No problem, Wifi & Nest came right back up.
2 things:
1) If your smart thermostat loses power or Wifi, it should maintain the same equipment settings that were in place when the connection was lost (other than sensors that may now be non-operational).
2) If your Wifi needs to be reset remotely, it can't always be done by your provider and dealing with Tech Support at any Internet provider, isn't an experience you want to have when you're worried about your home.