I bought this to use with an older two-wire HeatnGlow gas fireplace. It's set up to run through a Universal Devices i994Pro controller equipped with the Z-Wave module. The GoControl is mounted right next to an Insteon thermostat that I use to run my electric baseboard heat. This Insteon thermostat cost more than twice as much as the GoControl.
It took me five minutes to mount this and wire it (only two wires in my system, red and white), and it was even less time to link up. The instructions were simple, as was set-up. I'm using the included 4-AA batteries, not the "C" wire.
I have two applications for connecting to my network, the dashboard imbedded in the controller, and the Admin Console available through UD Systems. The console has all the power and functionality, and it's what you need to link devices, edit, program, etc. The dashboard is just for simple commands. I mention this because when I link up the through the Admin Console I get all the info I want from the GoControl, including percentage of battery charge. This is the only wild card for me right now because I really don't know how long the batteries will last. I will be OK with 30 days but no less. If the batteries don't last 30 days I'll by a step-down voltage converter and wire in 24V from the wall.
You can use your network controller to control the thermostat or use the push buttons on the thermostat itself. Syncronization is virtually immediate. Everything works great.
I calibrated the GoControl to the temperature reading on the Insteon thermostat it's mounted next to. There is about a 15 minute adjustment period for the sensor. My advice is to hook everything up, get your other settings the way you want them: Fahrenheit/Centergrade. Day/Time. Standard/HVAC, etc. Wait a little while before calibrating the temperature.
Once calibrate to -1 degree the GoControl and the Insteon showed the same temperatures most of the time. The reason for the occasional difference is that the Insteon shows temperature to two decimal places while the GoControl does not show fractions of a degree. I suspect the GoControl is rounding up or down or just capable of working on the basis of whole numbers.
All in all, a nice looking, easy to install and operate wifi thermostat at a great price.
| Brand | GoControl |
|---|---|
| Model Name | GC-TBZ48 |
| Controller Type | Nexia, Vera, gocontrol, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings |
| Color | White |
| Specific Uses For Product | Heat Pump |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Included Components | Z-wave Battery-powered Smart Thermostat |
| Power Source | AC/DC |
| Item Weight | 1.15 Pounds |
| Material | Plastic |
| Shape | Square |
| Control Type | Voice Control |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Connectivity Protocol | Z-Wave |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Style | Smart |
| Backlight | Yes |
| Specification Met | UL Listed |
| Number of Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacturer | Nortek |
| Part Number | BRO-NTBZ48 |
| Item Weight | 1.15 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 9.59 x 6.16 x 2.08 inches |
| Item model number | BRO-NTBZ48 |
| Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 5.75 l x 4.50 d x 1.00 h |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type | Alkaline |
| Warranty Description | 1 year warranty against manufacturer defects. |
