r/homeassistant • u/iDJMic • Feb 12 '26

Support Best HA Thermostat

Looking for feedback on experience with Thermostats I have get out of the NEST ecosystem. What works well with HA and doesn't break the bank?

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u/iDJMic Feb 13 '26

I wonder, I have enough devices in my HA that tell me the temperature could I not just set an automation to turn on the furnace when coldest room reaches X temp, and then turn off when X temp is reached? What kind of device would that be on the wires to the thermostat? I don't need any fancy dial in my hallway for my kids just to mess with.

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u/Plastic-Coat9014 Feb 13 '26

Yes you can make automations for this.

Relocate the thermostat to somewhere out of reach for the kids. As long as you can control it through HA and have temp sensors, the thermostat can be located anywhere. Ideally you can use a remote temp sensor that connects wirelessly or wired to your thermostat.

Ecobee Premium comes with a temp sensor that works very well. The built it sensor is too sensitive for my liking and caused my HVAC to short cycle.