Emerson Sensi UP500W

Recall notice

In December of 2018, this smart thermostat was recalled due to the risk of fire hazard. Contact between the thermostat wires and household line voltage can damage the thermostat, posing a fire hazard. If you own this thermostat, you should contact White-Rodgers, a division of Emerson Electric, at 888-847-8742 to determine if the unit is included in the recall and for instructions on repair and/or replacement. For more information, see the CPSC recall notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/white-rodgers-recalls-thermostats-due-to-fire-hazard

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

What goes into the Overall Score?

Ratings

EXPERT LAB TESTS

Smart IQ

/ 5

Manual operation

/ 5

Automation

/ 5

WiFi setup

/ 5

Color

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

The primary power for this thermostat is supplied via 24 vac source. A "C" wire is not required for most installations or for combined heating/cooling systems. The temperature set-point can be controlled via the app or thermostat. An operating schedule can be programmed using the app or thermostat. Does not have a home/away feature. Does not have a vacation programming feature.

About

The Emerson Sensi UP500W is part of the Thermostats test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Smart Thermostats models like the Sensi UP500W are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Smart IQ: An evaluation based on the smart features and functions associated with thermostats. Considers things like messaging, reporting, features controlled remotely via a mobile device, occupancy sensing and learning.

Manual operation: The ease of manually controlling the thermostat's temperature set-point, heating/cooling schedule, home/away and vacation features - when they are available - through the thermostat and mobile app.

Automation: The ability for a thermostat to operate without input from the user.

Features & Specs

Features

Schedule programming

app and thermostat

Events per day

more than 4

Home/away access

none

Vacation schedule setup

none

Remote sensor included

Early recovery

Yes

Learns behavior

Touch screen

Voice command

Yes

Password protection

Yes

Temperature set-point access

app and thermostat

Specs

Power source

24 VAC source

C wire required

not required for most installations or for combined heating/cooling systems

Two wire compatible

Power sharing

Wireless technology

Has geofencing

Yes

Occupancy sensor

Warranty (yrs.)

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Emerson Sensi UP500W

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About

Features & Specs

Features & Specs

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