The Good: That 4.3" touchscreen is a stunner – crisp, colorful, and so responsive it makes my old thermostat look like a fossil. I love how it auto-adjusts brightness (no more blinding midnight screen glare!). Remote control via app is a lifesaver – I’ve tweaked the AC while stuck in traffic more times than I’d admit. Voice control with Alexa? Chef’s kiss.

The Bad: That same gorgeous screen has a dark side – the dimming schedule is possessed. Mine randomly goes full brightness at 3AM like it’s hosting a disco. Also, the locked screen still lets you change temps (my toddler discovered this... repeatedly). And yes, it absolutely needs that C-wire – no cheating here.

Real-World Testing: After installing (took me 25 mins following their video), I ran it head-to-head with a mercury thermometer. First month? Perfect accuracy. Then suddenly it started lying – claiming 75°F when it was actually 72°F. A hard reset fixed it... for now.

Smart Home Perks: The Auto Home/Away mode saved me $23 on last month’s electric bill (I checked!). Fan circulation mode is genius for stuffy rooms. But be warned – setup demands 2.4GHz WiFi only, and there’s no local control option (your data routes through their servers).

Final Verdict: When it behaves, this is a premium thermostat at mid-range price. Just cross your fingers you don’t get the temperature-reading gremlin some reviewers encountered.