I know that the Venstar thermostat has had issues in the past.

I am in need of a new thermostat and I need to find the latest info on how the new venstar thermostats are performing with the ISY.

Exactly what are the features that are available with the newest upgrade of 3.16?

As a wrap up:

can a program or variable be triggered by a venstar stat value?

can we read remote temps via the venstar?

are there any venstar values that can be changed remotely?

 

Clarence

Hello Clarence,

 

All the features available in 2.8.16 are still available in 3.1.6 and thus you do not have to upgrade to use the newest Venstar dongles/thermostats.

 

To answer your questions:

can a program or variable be triggered by a venstar stat value?

Yes.

 

can we read remote temps via the venstar?

No.

 

are there any venstar values that can be changed remotely?

Everything you can see on the Admin Console can be changed remotely

 

 

With kind regards,

Michel

Thanks Michel.

 

Clarence

I purchased one of the new integrated 2491T7E thermostats and have had no issues.

 

(But boy do I want to be able to read that remote sensor...)

There are rumors that there will be a Venstar Touch Screen with an Insteon module, available soon.

I hope that they unlock more capabilities with that unit. I have decided to wait for now.

I still want to hear about any Venstar issues or comments.

 

Clarence