Insteon/Z-Wave thermostat

[fishelmo]

Hi everyone,

 

I bought the ISY system but I haven't install it yet since my house is still under construction.

 

I have been advised to use the Schlage BC469 door locks. So I am going to buy the Z-wave module.

 

Then I am able to use both Insteon and Z-Wave devices.

 

In terms of thermostat, I have 5 Insteon 2441ZTH, which is the lowest model from Insteon and it's not programmable.

 

Since I have the ISY, does it matter if I go for higher model? With the non-programmable 2441ZTH, I can still schedule the temp changes through ISY, right?

 

Is there any benefit of getting higher model Insteon thermostats? Or should I go for some other Z-Wave models?

 

Thanks!

 

 

[stusviews]

Insteon does not have a lower/higher thermostat. All three thermostats are programmable. In fact, all three thermostats are identical except as follows:

 

2441TH:     Wired, meant for conventional HVAC systems

2732-242:  Wired, meant for heat pump systems

2441ZTH:   Battery powered, meant to be used as an accessory for either wired Insteon thermostat. A wired thermostat can be controlled by up to two battery powered thermostats.

 

The 2441ZTH cannot control an HVAC (or heat pump) system unless it's linked to a wired Insteon thermostat.

 

Extra: if the 2441ZTH is NOT linked to a wired Insteon thermostat, then it can be used as a stand alone thermostat to control another Insteon device.