DeGrii Thermostat

Sadly, I have had an unfortunate experience.

Unboxing/Setup: Boxing on both is average, nothing out of the ordinary, however, sliding the smart thermostat box out of the sleeve was a bit challenging and required a bit more force than what should've been required. Contents in both the boxes were packed nicely allowing for no damage.

When I opened the shipping box and saw a little bulky C-Wire adapter/battery, I got pretty nervous. Upon opening, there are no clear instructions on how to mount the C Adapter. The C adapter is needed because I don't have a C wire. My past thermostats, such as my Google Nest, had the option for both C Wire and Batteries.

Unfortunately, the app did not guide me through using/mounting the C Wire adapter, aside from the letters on the wires.

So I decided to reach out to customer support. After some back and forth, they informed me that the adapter would have to be wired in via the control board near the HVAC system, not inside next to the thermostat and that the adapter has a magnet to attach to the control board. So much for a 15 minute or less install.

Due to the complex case, lack of easy access to control board and problems that could arise at the control box/board, I decided not continue with installation of this thermostat.

App: While I wasn't able to explore all of the app, it will tell you ahead of time if your system is compatible or not. This is a must if you must purchase this thermostat. If it's compatible, the app will guide you…

I've never heard of this brand until I was offered an opportunity to test it. Degrii Smart Thermostat can link up to 12 Remote Thermostats, so you have a main base and others around the house that can it can sync with. There's the Degrii app which is very similar to Nest. It was easy to install and I did not need to hire a professional. You just remove your current thermostat from the wall and it will guide you how to install this thermostat. If you are in the market for a new smart thermostat, I would recommend this brand.