Trane Nexia Thermostat [It's Popular Models and Troubleshoot Fixes]

Nexia is one of the leading smart home systems that allow you to control and keep up with all of your smart home automation devices while you are on the go. This supreme home automation system has always got your back when it comes to security, automatic control of lights and other appliances, motion, and water leakage detection and above all to provide you with the best cool or cozy environment with just a single touch.
It is indeed a pre-eminent solution to all of your problems coupled with faster home management and acquiring new a smart home system. Nexia central hub easily couples with all the Nexia compatible products and hence it delivers a flexible and personalized control to your smart home automation devices.
The Nexia smart home thermostats are the thermostats that are compatible with Nexia and that can be connected to the Nexia central hub. You can now operate it from anywhere using the Nexia application installed on your smartphone and computers, via an active internet connection. It will provide you with a nice cozy climate the moment you stepped into your home.

How Does It Work?

You do not need to be an expert or to spend a lot in order to make it functional. The device is featuring so many great attributes at a reasonable price. After purchasing the device, you have to perform a few steps to install it and make it work.

Nexia Bridge

The first step is to get a Nexia Bridge. It acts as a central hub and thus you can control all the Nexia compatible devices with this hub. The Nexia compatible thermostats are connected to the central hub via Z-wave technology. Plug your Nexia Bridge into the wireless router directly.

• You can use and operate the Nexia Bridge via an online account or mobile application.
• This device features a secure connection aided by Z-Wave technology through the broadband internet connection or your home router. The communication is encrypted to ensure safety.
• In case of any inconvenience, the Nexia Bridge provides backup and restore the facility to rollback all changes.
• If you do not have an Ethernet connection, you can also connect it with your home router with active Wi-Fi and vice versa.
• You can manage and connect up to 230 Z-Wave products through this central hub wirelessly.
• As the device is compatible with popular voice assistants like Google Home and Echo, you can control it with just a voice command.

Enable Connection

After that, use the Nexia application and search and select the thermostat that you want to connect from among the list of available compatible devices. Then, connect the hub with the chosen thermostat. This central hub allows the thermostat to communicate with other Nexia compatible devices.
Another way is to use an 824 thermostat available by an American Standard dealer or Trane dealer. This thermostat has built-in Nexia Bridge and it does not require a central hub to communicate to other devices compatible with Nexia.
You can either install the Nexia mobile application to operate it from a smartphone or create your account on mynexia.com to control it from any computing device with active Wi-Fi connection to set your preferences and automation.

Why Do We Need A Nexia Thermostat?

Nexia thermostats possess the following features in general.

• Easy Climate Control

Thermostats that are compatible with Nexia can be controlled easily from anywhere. When you are away from home you can set the temperature through your smartphone app or Nexia account so that you can enjoy a cozy climate the moment you stepped in the door.

• Automatic Scheduling

You can schedule your Nexia thermostats according to your desire and preferences for a day or for a week. Through this, the thermostat will operate automatically and you do not need to set temperature throughout the day.

• Saves Energy

The thermostat can save a significant amount of energy by turning off automatically. You can set the thermostat to turn off if you are away from home during weekends. Also by pairing with temperature sensors, it will turn off automatically to avoid high temperatures.

• Encrypted Connection

The connection of thermostat with other devices including Nexia Bridge and Nexia compatible devices is secured with enabled encryption.   

• Pairing With Other Devices

Now you can pair your thermostat with other devices to have additional functionalities. For example, your thermostat can connect to other smart temperature and humidity sensors and thus adjust the temperature accordingly.

• Alert Notifications

Another great feature is that you and your HVAC technician can receive notifications if some problem occurred. This will also enable you to tackle the problem at a very early stage before the situation gets worse.

• Improved Lifestyle

The Nexia thermostat along with other Nexia compatible smart home devices and Nexia bridge together makes your home a smart home with increased comfort, accessibility and security and hence contributes to improving your lifestyle and living standards.

Best Nexia Compatible Thermostats

1. Trane XL624 TCONT624/TCONT624AS42DA Nexia Touchscreen Thermostat

Trane XL624 is a smart programmable thermostat. This means that the thermostat can be programmed to follow a set schedule. This feature makes it more feasible to use according to your personal desires and preferences.
You can manage the thermostat operations using its mobile application. This has increased its accessibility as you can control the device using a smartphone. The device features a touch screen to facilitate ease of use.
If you forget to turn off the device before leaving your home then you can turn it off anytime while you are outside with just a single touch. And not only this, Trane XL624 has other notable and surprisingly impressive features that are elaborated below.

Features

• White Touch Screen – The device has a 4.3″ white touchscreen display which makes its instructions easy to read. The diagonal black boundaries further blazon its appearance.
• Schedule The Way You Like – You can program the device for 7 days straight with almost 4 schedules within a day to avoid repeated temperature adjustments.
• Compatibility – The Trane XL624 can work with your traditional 24 volt HVAC system, electric or gas, duel fuel, heat pump and other conventional radiator and baseboard (boiler) systems.
• Z-Wave Technology – The device works with Z-Wave technology. The technology also works in the absence of a Wi-Fi connection. The encryption enables secure communication between various Nexia compatible devices.
• Nexia Bridge – The device can be connected with Nexia Bridge for efficient control. Also, the thermostat can pair up with multiple devices via Nexia Bridge and hence introduce additional functionality.
• Remote Access – You can access it remotely from any place and control its operations by connecting to the Nexia Bridge through Nexia mobile application or Nexia account. 
• Reminder – the device enables notifications to remind you about the filter, maintenance, humidifier services
• Energy-Saving Mode – You can set the device to an energy-saving mode that uses predefined temperature and other configurations to save energy.

Pros

•         Alert reminders favor early detection of the problem.
•         The interface is quite easy to use and understand.
•         It’s easy to locate in dark due to backlit LCD.

Cons

•         Connection with other devices is interrupted sometimes.
•         It requires the Nexia Bridge for Z-Wave technology.

2. Trane XL824 Nexia Control

Trane XL824 is another great thermostat that is compatible with Nexia technology. It means that the device can be controlled from Nexia central hub known as Nexia Bridge and thus connect to other Nexia enabled smart devices in your home.
Trane XL824 has better quality and improved functionality as compared to the previous Trane XL thermostats. In this device, the defects in previous technologies are removed and the existing features and attributes have been improved. These qualities and characteristics make this device one of the best-reviewed thermostats with Nexia technology.

Features

Given below is a brief list of characteristics featured by Trane XL824. Take a look!

•         Compatibility – The Trane XL824 is compatible with the dual-fuel heating system that uses an electric and gas furnace for heating purposes. Also it is compatible with the 24-volt HVAC system.
•         Replaced Technologies – This device has replaced previous thermostats including ACONT824, TCONT824, Acont824AS52DA, XL624, and others.
•         Heat and Cool Stages – Trane XL824 has surpassed its competitors by offering 7 stage heating and cooling which includes 2 cooling and up to 5 heating stages. 
•         Appearance – The Device features a striking back-lit LCD display with 4.3″ color touchscreen. The bright colors make it easy to read and operate.
•         Ethernet and Wi-Fi Connectivity – The device allows both Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections which makes it feasible in both situations.
•         Z-Wave Enabled – The device is enabled for Z-Wave technology due to which it connects with the central hub through a secure and encrypted network.

Pros

•         It provides communication among Nexia compatible devices.
•         Easy to understand interface and menu options.
•         You do not need to replace your HVAC system.

Cons

•         The scheduling process is a bit difficult to perform.

3. American Standard GOLD 824 Nexia Control

Nexia compatible thermostats also include American Standard Gold 824 smart thermostat. This programmable thermostat turns your home into a smart home by communicating with other Nexia compatible devices and Nexia intelligence technology in the form of a central hub or controller.

Features

The device has other amazing features that are briefly listed below:

•         Wide Touch Screen Display – The American Standard Gold 824 features a wide display of about 4.3″ with the bright color diagonal touch screen.
•         Multi-stage Heating and Cooling – The device allows 2 cooling and 5 heating stages so you can adjust the temperature level to your satisfaction. This enables better HVAC management.
•         Compatible with Conventional Systems – You can use this device with your existing 24 volts HVAC system and dual fuel systems.
•         Flexible Scheduling – This device allows scheduling for up to 6 heating and cooling plans on a daily basis. You can also set your desired temperature for a whole week.

Pros

•         It contains weather radar and allows 5-days weather forecast.
•         Its software can be upgraded
•         The product is certified by Energy Star.
•         It displays an indoor relative humidity level.

Cons

•         The products cost more than other devices.
•         You need to hire a technician to install it.

Problems And Troubleshooting

While purchasing, installing and using the American Standard Gold 824 thermostat, you may need to face some problems. Some of these problems and their recommended solutions by trained technicians are given below:

•         Internet Connectivity And Frequent Disconnection Issue – If you face this problem then first check your router and see if it is working fine or not. If it is working fine then try restarting the device thermostat and then again connect it with the router or the Nexia Bridge. You may need to redo the process of connecting with the Wi-Fi router if the problem persists. For this consult the instruction manual thoroughly.
•         Cannot Find The Device On Nexia Bridge – If you cannot find the thermostat in the compatible devices list of Nexia Bridge then refresh the list first by restarting. If the problem persists then contact the Nexia thermostat technician.
•         Battery Replacement – You need to check if the thermostat is battery operated or not. If you have used batteries then do not forget to replace them after 2 months for efficient results.

·         Filter Replacement – If the temperature is not maintained by your thermostat then you should check the filters first and replace them if needed. Also, you can sign up for my Nexia account to receive alert notifications.