Hi!
I have seen countless references in this forum to the greater control over a thermostat you will have by selecting a compatible Z-wave thermostat over the Nest thermostat. The thing is, both my HVAC contractor and my solar provider (?) are giving me a free Nest. So, what is the real difference in what I can control on a Nest thermostat with Alarm.com versus something that is compatible with the panel. What would I be giving up?
Thanks once again.
Only the following features are available when linking a Nest account to your ADC account:
Current target temperature control
Current mode control (Heat, Cool)
Temperature notifications
No scheduling or automated rules are compatible. All schedules would need to be set through Nest account. Things not compatible with Nest:
Integrated remote temperature sensing
Thermostat and fan schedules
Rule-based automation
Smart away setback
Sensor left open setback
Extreme temperature setback
Fire safety shut-off