vineProgrammable Thermostat for House with 4.3" Touch Screen, WiFi Smart Home Thermostat for AC and Heating, App/Voice Control, Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, C-Wire Required, TJ-919T

I've just bought this smart thermostat and it's easy to navigate and adjusting brightness perfectly to room lighting. Remote control via the app and Alexa friendly really help because most of my devices are operated with Alexa. Programmable schedules and auto modes save energy, making it ideal for any home. Installation was straightforward with the provided guides. Wi-Fi reconnects automatically, ensuring consistent performance and peace of mind.

The vine Programmable Thermostat has truly transformed how I manage my home’s temperature. Here’s a detailed look at why this thermostat is a great choice:Screen Quality: The 4.3” touchscreen is one of the standout features. It’s not just large but also high-resolution, making it easy to read from across the room. The screen’s brightness adjusts automatically based on the ambient light, which is a thoughtful touch that reduces glare and ensures readability at all times.Smart Controls: One of the biggest advantages is the ability to control the thermostat remotely. Using the Vine or Smart Life app, I can adjust the temperature no matter where I am. It’s incredibly convenient for those times when I forget to adjust the settings before leaving the house. Plus, the thermostat integrates seamlessly with Alexa and Google Assistant, allowing for hands-free temperature adjustments through voice commands.Energy Efficiency: The 7-day programmable schedule is a game-changer for managing energy usage. The Auto Home/Away mode ensures that the thermostat automatically adjusts to save energy when no one is home. This feature not only keeps my home comfortable but has also noticeably reduced my HVAC expenses.Compatibility: The vine TJ-919T is compatible with a wide range of HVAC systems (24V AC), including gas, oil, electric, and heat pumps. This versatility means it’s likely to work with most setups, though it’s important to note that it requires a C-wire for installation. If your existing system doesn’t have a C-wire, you might need to get some professional help to install one.

I hired a professional hvac tech to install a c wire and the unit. He has serviced my homes for years. The Vine thermostat was defective and would not operate at all. Now my return window is closed. This is a vacation home is FL, thus the delay in installation. I have two other Vine thermostats that operate but are usually 2-3 degrees off from the settings. Would not buy again.

Works good. Connects to Google home and easy to set up schedules.

Not a bad priced thermostat that is smart assistant compatible. Haven’t had issues with it but probably not as durable or learning as a nest. Does have a pretty cool little night light that can be set to turn on and off at night.

I’m looking for a smart thermostat that integrates with my home automation system. I was really hopeful when I bought this one because it looked very promising in the listing photos. The reviews were fairly mixed and I’m happy to say I had zero WiFi connection issues with it.PROS:-the display is pretty awesome and provides all of the information you could want-it has an AUTO mode for heat/cool-it has FAN CIRCULATION mode which will run the fan on your hvac for X number of minutes per hour when enabled to circulate air in your home-the installation process was easy BUT you must use 2.4ghz WiFi. 5ghz will not work at all.-the app is very thorough and easy to use-I never had WiFi connection issues-it’s apple homekit compatible so it worked pretty well with my Home Assistant automation system-there are a few display customization options (which also falls under my cons category below)-price! I need two thermostats and this thing is priced rightCONS:-the display. Although this is the biggest PRO for it, it’s also the biggest CON. The thermostat screen is very bright. It has a dim mode and an off mode. Most people like me would want the stat bright (which shows all data) during the day, and dim (which dimly shows the current temp, setpoint, and time) or off (screen goes black) at night. Because let me tell you- when the screen is fully on, it lights up a dark room. Well, in the app there is a setting to enable “wallpaper” mode which I assume is my definition of dim above, but the time settings seem convoluted. I would want dim to start at 7pm and turn off at 8am. You can’t choose those times. It seems like the app programmer did them in reverse. No matter what I tried, I couldn’t get this thing to go dim when I wanted it to. Sometimes it would work, but usually not. So last night when I went to bed it was dim but I woke up at 11:30pm and it was full bright. Lit up then room. Quite annoying. A couple nights is was dim when I went to bed and then sometime in the night it went dark, which was nice, however the next day I waited until noon to finally touch the screen to wake it up because it stayed dark all day. Huh? I simply cannot figure this screen brightness thing out and I give up. I’ve read the manual. It’s hinges whatsoever. I read the FAQ on the manufacturers website, also no help. I would email them but no matter what it doesn’t work right. I have two engineering degrees and I’m extremely tech savvy.-the 2.4ghz WiFi thing is a pain. I have 2.4 and 5ghz both names the same. I had to shut off the 5ghz to get this thing to connect. It stayed reliably connected during my testing but others have complained it didn’t for them.-you MUST connect it to the manufacturers cloud. It’s free for now but they could always start trying to charge you for that. It cannot be used in WiFi without going through their server and that’s disappointing. I don’t need or want it connected to their cloud but there is no way to disable that. If you turn off internet access to it on your router then there is absolutely no way to control it with the app even on the same WiFi.That’s all I have to say. Unfortunately since the display brightness is not reliably controllable I had to move on to another brand. If the display was configurable to be dim at night then this would have been my first choice as a thermostat in my house.

Connected pretty easily with the wifi. I used smart life App to control it and it works seamlessly. The temperature also feels accurate. It also allows to schedule smartly. Overall, pretty good for price.

I love this thermostat! It connected to my Wi-Fi very easily, and I linked it to my Alexa. I use the phone app to control the temperature remotely, which is especially helpful since I often go on trips away from home. It’s very reliable and never fails. Plus, it even has a built-in night light, which is a great added feature.