Re: Thermostat status

["IVB" <ivb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I use an Aprilaire 8870 thermostat with the 8811 RS232 adapter. Communicates
all current status info. I don't use it to set timer info, as I use my HA
software to control that stuff. I don't use the aprilaire timer.

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"Dennis" <djr-google.djrlar@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> In thinking about what I want to do with my new HA system, querying the
> thermostat as to it's current status, A/C system is running or not
> running, seemed like an obvious and trivial question.  Also actions
> like "turn on/off timer-1" to obtain time intervals also seemed like a
> natural request.  It appears the major players in this field don't
> agree.  A "communicating thermostat" that can't even communicate it's
> current state certainly doesn't fit my definition of communication. Are
> there solutions for accomplishing these tasks?
>
> Thanks
> Dennis
>