Venstar T5800 ColorTouch Thermostat Device Review

The venstar T5800 ColorTouch is a touch screen operated thermostat device.  It is one of the best thermostat devices available in the market these days, it has the feature to include a weekly schedule and with that you can set 4 different temperature settings in 24 hour period. This schedule can be overridden at any time.  Also there are automatic daylight saving modes so there is no need for you pre program the thermostat device at those times of the year.
The display of this device is simply the most well thought features and setting the temperature is very easy. It will also inform you about the outside weather. So the temperature can be adjusted accordingly .  If you need the background then you can choose from a number of wallpapers to give the thermostat device a personal touch.
The unit works very well with both the single and the two stage cooling and heating systems. Incase you are planning to go for this thermostat device then you should get your HVAC system checked from the technician at first to make sure.

Energy Saving

Energy saving is the fact that is related to the energy efficiency of the thermostat device. Also, this is the main reason why people choose to say a heating and cooling schedule for their houses.
This thermostat device is very advanced and goes even one step further. It notifies you about how much energy is used by in order to heat or cool your home over the past 7 days. So, this enables you to adjust the schedule in order to save the energy bills. Also, When you have preprogrammed and will report on the general health of your system.

Remote Access

This thermostat device also allows you to have remote access by using Skyport Wi-fi app. You can easily create programs and override them and even set your HVAC system to come on and off. It also tells you how the system is doing overall and if you’re at home and want to program the thermostat device. You can also use the app to program the device the same way.

Many Useful features

There are multiple features provided by the thermostat device. The features of the device are as follows:

• It enables you to set backgrounds on the screen. You can also make use of the screensavers with a lot of options such as the simple digital clock to some other slideshows. You can also upload your own photos. Or simply you can backout the whole screen which can be good custom feature to be in your house.
• The Device is also very smart and elegant looking as it comes with a colortouch that has a variety of faceplates.
• You can also lock the thermostat device in order to keep it out from the reach of children.
• You can also send the messages using your mobile phone to the thermostat device. So people in the house can also know your location.

Note: There might be problems with the thermostat device while installing the thermostat device, If you have not installed the thermostat device before then you might face some problems. It is recommended that you call a HVAC technician in order to get the thermostat device running.

Final Verdict:

This Venstar thermostat is a complete bang for your buck. It is more then a simple panel that is installed on the wall in order to regulate the temperature in your home. Also the use of the Skyport wifi app in order to control the device is an outstanding feature for the price it is offered.