In 2020 I will be replacing both of my HVAC systems at home. I haven't yet decided on the brand of EQ, but from reading many posts here the consensus seems to be the Trane 624 thermostat as the best NON-CLOUD choice.
Here is my confusion, since whatever EQ brand I buy it obviously needs to be controlled by Indigo. This seems backwards but I feel that I need to select the thermostat FIRST and then select a brand HVAC EQ that works with that thermostat.
But from what I read in a recent post the 624 doesn't work with newer modern EQ such as 2-stage, variable speed, etc. So what thermostat are we suppose to use?
For those of you that are currently using the 624, what type and brand of EQ are you using? (Single stage, 2-stage, variable speed, heat pump ...) Am I wrong regarding the 624?
I currently have:
5 ton, split system, single-stage, Venstar Stat
1.5 ton, heat pump, Venstar Stat
The upgrade will be at least a 2-stage, or most likely a variable speed which is what most companies seem to be offering.
My fear is that I drop 20k and not be able for Indigo to control it. The HVAC installers don't understand HA, and the manufacturers won't talk to you and refer you to the installers.
I need to get this right - HELP