Hello all. I'm looking to replace my hot water heater and add some automation at the same time. The Rheem models at Home Depot have horrible reviews. I'm looking at an A.O. Smith brand at Lowes, which claims to be "smart capable". The fine print doesn't detail that you need to buy a $220 "Smart Port Adaptor" (CTA-2045) from SkyCentrics.com. I haven't been able to locate much information on this module. It appears to be Wi-Fi only and controlled with the SkyCentrics mobile app. That app has nearly no information in the app store.
Anyone have an opinion or suggestion for this topic?
Lowes:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/A-O-Smith-Sign ... 1000657680
SkyCentric:
https://store.skycentrics.com/skycentri ... -cea-2045/
Thanks!