Many people get stressed when the Smart thermostat they purchased comes without a C wire. Some smart thermostats do not necessarily require a C wire for installation if need be, there is always a power kit.
What is a C WIRE?
It stands for Common wire. Technically it is used for a continuous supply of 24VAC between the heating and cooling system of the air conditioner.
The red wire is the source of power but not continuous hence the need for a Common wire. Some smart thermostats use rechargeable batteries and other technologies removing the need for a C wire during installation.
Below are some of the Best Smart Thermostats without C wire:
Google nest thermostatEcobee lite smart thermostat (5th generation)Google nest learning (3rd generation)Sensibo sky
Google nest thermostat
Google nest thermostat stands as one of the best without a C wire. It has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with extra AAA batteries for replacement and backup.
Google nest thermostat allows sharing with up to 10 family members and provides recommendations on temperature settings on a twerking screen. The tap-to-open settings make it easy to navigate and control your temperature setting.
The motion detectors enable this incredible machine to automatically turn down the heat when nobody is home or in the room.
Ecobee lite smart thermostat (5th generation)
This boast is the most packed with features among Smart thermostats. It has an extra C wire power kit adapter. With this, you get a very elaborated and comprehensive technology in your home that is easy to use.
It not only supports Alexa and Google assistant but also has an inbuilt Alexa with a microphone and speaker. This means for the same price as this Smart thermostat you will be able to listen to your favorite tunes on the speaker and easily input data.
It has temperature and motion detectors that will enable it to come up with your daily trends and give suggestions to help you control your energy use. It also allows additional sensors in the rooms for averaging temperatures and accuracy of recommendations.
Google nest learning (3rd generation)
Google nest learning 3rd generation has a smartphone mobile app that leaves its users wowed by the user-friendly experience. The ease of input data and control. It supports google assistant and Alexa has enabled voice data input and control.
The installation has been made easy by the labels that give one direction on where each wire fits. It’s simple, you just have to fix each wire in the right hole.
The sleek plastic cover with the glass display makes your home. . It also has cool to dry functions, nest sense, auto-scheduling, eco- setting, and early-on features.
Sensibo sky
Sensibo sky does not require a C wire for installation. Once connected over a socket, the control is enabled using Wi-Fi over a user-friendly smartphone app that will enable easy control and installation procedures and guidelines.
It supports Google Assistant and Apple’s Alexa with motion and temperature detectors to enable monitoring and control of your energy use.
It is a perfect air conditioner when one wants to control an Air Conditioning system and does not have a central heating system.
Sensibo sky also saves you on the cost you would have incurred when you used a technician for installation. The installation procedure is vividly shown step by step to completion in the app
Next time you don’t have to go shopping for a smart thermostat with doubts over a C wire, as installation can occur without it. Some of the best like the geo nest thermostat (5th generation) do not have it. Using the incredible features of this Smart technology such as temperature detectors, motion sensors, Wi-Fi connectivity, voice control, geo-fencing, and schedule you can easily control and monitor your energy use. This technology will give you recommendations according to your temperature averages and trends to help you achieve maximum results from it. This technology is also compatible with other Smart house items such as doorbells, CCTV cameras, and door locks
- Is installation of a Smart thermostat possible without a C wire?
No C wire, no problem
- What can I use instead of C wire?
In situations where there is no C use a G wire
- Is the C wire necessary in the thermostat?
C wire is required for a continuous power supply by the connecting heating and cooling system.
- What is the color of C wire?
C wire is blue
