Sensi Touch 2 Smart Thermostat review

The Sensi Touch 2 is a solid pick for homes with more complex equipment. It supports single-stage, multi-stage 2H/2C and heat pump systems up to 4 stages of heat and 2 of cool, and it can control both humidification and dehumidification, which most thermostats at this level cannot. It works with Sensi Room Sensors to balance temperatures, sold separately, and with an outdoor sensor for auxiliary heat lockout. Sensi says its ENERGY STAR certified thermostat saves about 23% on HVAC energy, based on a nationwide sample of users adjusting temperatures by an average of 4 degrees. The app adds geofencing, usage reports, equipment alerts and filter, humidifier pad and UV bulb reminders. It needs a C wire, works with Alexa, Google Assistant and SmartThings but not Apple HomeKit, and has a 3-year warranty. Copeland's store did not show a US price from our location, so the entry is marked as pending. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Homeowners with humidifiers or multi-stage heat pumps who want strong privacy terms.

Price

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Key features

• Glass LCD touchscreen with an optional continuous backlight
• Works with Sensi Room Sensors, sold separately
• Humidification and dehumidification control
• Heat pump support up to 4H/2C and multi-stage 2H/2C conventional
• Usage reports, equipment alerts and filter replacement reminders

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Sensi says users save about 23% on HVAC energy
• Strength: Dual-band Wi-Fi and Alexa, Google Assistant and SmartThings support
• Strength: 3-year warranty and a pledge not to sell personal information
• Weakness: C wire required
• Weakness: No Apple HomeKit support listed
• Weakness: US price could not be confirmed from our location

Key facts

• Savings claim: About 23%
• Room sensor: Optional, sold separately
• C wire: Required
• Warranty: 3 years

Where it ranks

Sensi Touch 2 Smart Thermostat is No. 7 in our Best Smart Thermostats verdict.