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Before You Buy a Smart Thermostat, Check How Your Heat Pump Is Wired

Compatibility depends on wiring, auxiliary heat and staging — details most product pages bury.

By Daniel Okafor

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6 min read

A round smart thermostat on a hallway wall near the front door

Heat pumps with auxiliary or emergency heat need a thermostat that understands them. What to look for behind the old faceplate.

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