Heating costs during the winter months can significantly impact a homeowner’s budget. However, with advancements in smart thermostat technology, particularly for electric baseboard heaters, it’s now easier than ever for homeowners to manage and reduce their energy consumption and utility costs. Mysa offers two popular models—the Mysa Smart Thermostat V2 and the Mysa Smart Thermostat LITE—designed specifically for electric baseboard heaters. In this blog, we’ll compare both models, their energy-saving features, app functionalities, and how they help homeowners easily participate in utility-sponsored Demand Response programs.
Let’s dive in!
Table of Contents:
- The Benefits of Smart Thermostats for Electric Baseboard Heaters
- Comparing Mysa V2 and Mysa LITE Features
- Summary
1. Benefits of Mysa Smart Thermostats for Electric Baseboard Heaters
- Both Mysa V2 and Mysa LITE provide precise control over your home’s electric baseboard heaters via Mysa’s 100% FREE app for iOS and Android devices. Mysa smart thermostats for baseboard heaters help you stay comfortable while reducing energy wastage by customizing temperatures on a room-by-room basis and creating energy-saving schedules tailored to your unique routines.
- With easy remote control and energy-saving app features like scheduling, Mysa Smart Thermostats for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 and Mysa LITE can help you save up to 26% on your home heating costs – in some cases, much more! – during the colder months of the year.
- Both models of Mysa high voltage – or line voltage – smart thermostats for baseboard heaters integrate seamlessly with leading smart home platforms and voice assistants like Google Home, Amazon Alexa, or Apple HomeKit, allowing you to adjust your heating using simple voice commands.
- Mysa V2 and Mysa LITE both make it easier to save on winter energy bills by reducing unnecessary heating use.
- Both Mysa V2 and LITE support enrollment in utility-sponsored Demand Response programs, allowing you to easily reduce your energy use during peak hours. This helps stabilize the grid during high-demand periods and can also help you lower your monthly heating costs with little to no effort. Many electrical utility companies offer rebates on smart thermostats to participants, making Mysa Smart Thermostats for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 and LITE a popular choice if you’re looking to lower your carbon footprint and save on home electricity costs.
- Mysa provides 5-star Customer Support (including full-time, certified HVAC experts) that is based fully in North America, as well as step-by-step video installation guides, easy-to-follow troubleshooting resources, and continual firmware upgrades to the functionality and user experience of the Mysa app.
2. Comparing Mysa for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 & Mysa LITE
Compatibility
Mysa V2 and Mysa LITE are both compatible with the following high voltage (120-240V) electric heating systems:
- Electric Baseboard
- Fan-Forced (In-Wall)
- Self-Contained Hydronic Baseboard
- In-Ceiling Radiant
Mysa’s FREE, no-strings-attached Compatibility Checker is a quick and easy way for you to determine whether or not your heating system is compatible with Mysa Smart Thermostats. Friendly Mysa Support experts are always available to lend a hand quickly and efficiently if you have any questions about what Mysa Smart Thermostats might work best in your home.
Installation
Both Mysa V2 and Mysa LITE are designed for DIY installation, where local/regional safety regulations permit. With step-by-step video installation guides, easy-to-follow diagrams, in-depth troubleshooting articles, and a friendly, accessible Support Team (including trained HVAC specialists) based in North America, Mysa Smart Thermostats for Electric Baseboard Heaters can be DIY installed with confidence.
However, there are always options when it comes to installing Mysa V2 or LITE. If for any reason you would rather not DIY install Mysa, or you are prevented from doing so by local/regional safety codes, it is always recommended that you contact a qualified professional for installation.If you are a Canadian customer, you can also opt for hassle-free professional installation via trusted Mysa partners TechEasy, exclusively when purchasing at getmysa.com. No need to search for an electrician – simply pick a time that works for you, and Mysa partner TechEasy handles the rest via their team of certified professional electricians.
From setting an appointment to product installation to connecting your Mysa to the Mysa app, TechEasy makes the installation experience seamless and stress-free, making it easier and faster than ever to enjoy the energy-saving benefits of your Mysa!
Hardware & Design
Both Mysa V2 and Mysa LITE showcase thoughtful design and minimalist, premium look-and-feel hardware that elevates your space. Explore the key hardware differences between Mysa for Baseboards V2 and Mysa LITE:
Mysa V2: Glass Faceplate, Touchscreen Temperature Control, Light & Proximity Sensors (read full V2 product specs)
Mysa LITE: Molded Faceplate, Clickable Button Temperature Control, Smaller Form Factor/Dimensions (read full LITE product specs)
App Features
Both models of Mysa for electric baseboard heaters are controlled via the 100% free (no hidden fees or gated features) Mysa app for iOS and Android. The intuitive, user-friendly Mysa app gives you full remote control for your electric baseboard heaters from your smartphone or tablet.
While both Mysa V2 and Mysa LITE both feature full remote control, customizable heating schedules, and convenient smart home integration, Mysa LITE’s streamlined feature set is designed for users who prefer “just the basics” when it comes to smart heating control.
Mysa V2 boasts a premium feature set that is fully-loaded with additional energy-saving and smart control features that you can rely on to help you make informed decisions about managing your home heating use and energy costs. Compare Mysa V2 vs Mysa LITE app features:App Features
100% FREE App (no subscriptions or fees)
24/7 Remote Control
Easy Schedules
Smart Home Compatibility
Thermostat Grouping/Zones
Real-Time Temperature Alerts
Real-Time Humidity Alerts
In-App Energy & Cost Charting
Wake On Approach
Auto Brightness
App Features
100% FREE App (no subscriptions or fees)
24/7 Remote Control
Easy Schedules
Smart Home Compatibility
Thermostat Grouping/Zones
Real-Time Temperature Alerts
Real-Time Humidity Alerts
In-App Energy & Cost Charting
Wake On Approach
Auto Brightness
5. Summary
Both models of Mysa Smart Thermostats for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 offer remote control for electric baseboard heaters, smart home integrations, and are designed to help homeowners save energy and reduce their heating costs, especially during the colder winter months. Mysa V2’s premium feature set provides more in-depth energy-saving functionality via the Mysa app, whereas Mysa LITE caters to users who seek a pared-down feature set with basic energy-saving features at a lower price point. With both thermostats eligible for many utility-sponsored rebates and Demand Response programs, homeowners can further increase their savings while supporting energy grid stability.
Ready to discover which Mysa Smart Thermostat will work best for you? HINT: you might not have to choose just one – both can help transform the way you save home energy. Check your compatibility now!