Re: HomeKit thermostat?

2020-07-27 Thread John JD Denning
est app better. >>> It's less layered, so easier to do things like modify the temperature. I >>> think Ecobee operates on the premise that you will set regular temps and >>> mostly just leave them there, which is not how I operate. >>> Cheers,

Re: HomeKit thermostat?

2020-07-27 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
>> think Ecobee operates on the premise that you will set regular temps and >> mostly just leave them there, which is not how I operate. >> Cheers, >> Donna >>> On Jul 24, 2020, at 8:27 AM, John JD Denning wrote: >>> >>> Anyone here have a HomeKit therm

Re: HomeKit thermostat?

2020-07-26 Thread 'Kawal Gucukoglu' via MacVisionaries
; -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On > Behalf Of Cameron Strife > Sent: Friday, July 24, 2020 1:56 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: HomeKit thermostat? > > Hi. Okay, thanks for the info. > > One more question... > &g

RE: HomeKit thermostat?

2020-07-24 Thread Les Kriegler
PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: HomeKit thermostat? Hi. Okay, thanks for the info. One more question... We have a gas furnace with bassboard heating and electric central air. Our current thermostat has a physical switch that let's you choose heat, cool, or off. Does the Nest

Re: HomeKit thermostat?

2020-07-24 Thread John JD Denning
m retired and that makes a difference. >>> Best Regards, >>> >>> Les >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >>> Sent: Friday, July 24, 2020 1:39 PM >>> To: macvisionaries@goo

Re: HomeKit thermostat?

2020-07-24 Thread John JD Denning
es > > -Original Message- > From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > Sent: Friday, July 24, 2020 1:39 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: HomeKit thermostat? > > Cameron, that is the very reason that we switched from Nest to ecobee. Nest >

Re: HomeKit thermostat?

2020-07-24 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
age- >> From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> Sent: Friday, July 24, 2020 1:39 PM >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: HomeKit thermostat? >> >> Cameron, that is the very reason that we switched from Nest to ecobee.

Re: HomeKit thermostat?

2020-07-24 Thread Cameron Strife
ifference. > Best Regards, > > Les > > -Original Message- > From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > Sent: Friday, July 24, 2020 1:39 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: HomeKit thermostat? > > Cameron, that is the very reason that we switched

RE: HomeKit thermostat?

2020-07-24 Thread Les Kriegler
macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: HomeKit thermostat? Cameron, that is the very reason that we switched from Nest to ecobee. Nest and Siri do not play well together. The only way to control Nest using Siri is via Google Assistant. You cannot set up a Nest device in HomeKit. Cheers, Donn

RE: HomeKit thermostat?

2020-07-24 Thread Les Kriegler
Visionaries >>>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi John, >>>> >>>> We have the Ecobee. Mostly I use that app rather than the home app, >>>> or I just use Siri. Ecobee has done a nice job with accessibility. >>>> My

Re: HomeKit thermostat?

2020-07-24 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
t;> Hi John, >>>>> >>>>> We have the Ecobee. Mostly I use that app rather than the home app, or I >>>>> just use Siri. Ecobee has done a nice job with accessibility. My only >>>>> criticism is, having also used the Nest a

Re: HomeKit thermostat?

2020-07-24 Thread Cameron Strife
;>>> Hi John, >>>> >>>> We have the Ecobee. Mostly I use that app rather than the home app, or I >>>> just use Siri. Ecobee has done a nice job with accessibility. My only >>>> criticism is, having also used the Nest app, I like the Nest app

Re: HomeKit thermostat?

2020-07-24 Thread John JD Denning
th accessibility. My only >>> criticism is, having also used the Nest app, I like the Nest app better. >>> It's less layered, so easier to do things like modify the temperature. I >>> think Ecobee operates on the premise that you will set regular temps and >>

Re: HomeKit thermostat?

2020-07-24 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
having also used the Nest app, I like the Nest app better. >> It's less layered, so easier to do things like modify the temperature. I >> think Ecobee operates on the premise that you will set regular temps and >> mostly just leave them there, which is not how I operate. &

Re: HomeKit thermostat?

2020-07-24 Thread Pete De Vasto
>> On Jul 24, 2020, at 8:27 AM, John JD Denning wrote: >> >> Anyone here have a HomeKit thermostat?ure. > >> Such as the ecobee, or Honeywell or another? If so can you give me your >> opinions on the accessibility of the app? And do you use the thermostat ap

Re: HomeKit thermostat?

2020-07-24 Thread John JD Denning
lar temps and mostly just leave > them there, which is not how I operate. > Cheers, > Donna >> On Jul 24, 2020, at 8:27 AM, John JD Denning wrote: >> >> Anyone here have a HomeKit thermostat?ure. > >> Such as the ecobee, or Honeywell or another? If so can

Re: HomeKit thermostat?

2020-07-24 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
ature. I think Ecobee operates on the premise that you will set regular temps and mostly just leave them there, which is not how I operate. Cheers, Donna > On Jul 24, 2020, at 8:27 AM, John JD Denning wrote: > > Anyone here have a HomeKit thermostat?ure. > Such as the ecobee, or Hon

HomeKit thermostat?

2020-07-24 Thread John JD Denning
Anyone here have a HomeKit thermostat? Such as the ecobee, or Honeywell or another? If so can you give me your opinions on the accessibility of the app? And do you use the thermostat app most or the home app? Thanks -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac