SeekerGLAS smart thermostat
The new GLAS smart thermostat is one of the first devices with Cortana built in, and it has head-turning looks. But it can’t yet compete with smart thermostats from Nest and Ecobee.
-- As reviewed by The Verge
Product details
- Indoor air quality monitoring including humidity, total VOCs and equivalent CO2
- Outdoor air quality reporting including allergens, air quality index and UV index. Compatability GLAS can control the following types of split or packaged units- Conventional, single stage up to 2H/2C, Heat pump, up to 2H/2C/2 Aux Heat. GLAS is compatible with the following HVAC configurations- Gas Heat, Oil Heat,Electric Heat,Ground-, Air-, and Water-source heat pumps, Dual-fuel support for Heat Pump
- Works with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant
- Beautiful user interface and a translucent OLED touchscreen
- Program your own schedule or allow GLAS to do it for you using the integrated occupancy sensor to create a comfortable space when you are at home
- Mobile connectivity with free GLAS by JCI smart thermostat mobile app available for smart phones and tablets on both iOS and Android
- Control multiple GLAS thermostats in different locations with one mobile app
PROS
+ Stunning looks
+ Large, easy-to-read display
+ Support for Cortana, Alexa, and Google Assistant
+ Indoor air quality measurement
CONS
- High cost
- No remote sensor support
- Slow app and frustrating usability issues
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By The Verge on August 29, 2018
The new GLAS smart thermostat is one of the first devices with Cortana built in, and it has head-turning looks. But it can’t yet compete with smart thermostats from Nest and Ecobee.
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