Will it work with your system?
Works well with
- Phone control and scheduling
- Furnace and central air systems
Check first if you have
- Heat pump systems
- Walls without a C wire, unless you add one
- Line-voltage baseboard heat
What it controls
The Riseem STN701W-Blue Smart Thermostat is a smart Wi-Fi thermostat. Its listing doesn't spell out which heating and cooling systems it supports, so run the maker's compatibility checker before you buy.
On power, its maker says it needs a C wire (the listing: "Cool systems (Gas, Oil, or Electric) and Air Conditioning, C-Wire Required"). What a C wire does.
The maker rules out heat pumps ("Does not work with Multi-stage Systems and Heat Pumps systems, Incorrect system match will"), so it suits furnaces, boilers and air conditioning, not heat pump systems.
Stages, per the maker: Single-Stage. A second-stage wire (W2 or Y2) at your old thermostat needs matching support here. Single- and two-stage systems.
Connectivity: Wi-Fi. It aPP.
Not sure of your wiring? The wiring checker reads your system from the terminal letters and checks it against this model's statements.
Also on the listing: dimensions of 0.98 in (D) x 4.72 in (W) x 3.86 in (H), a weight of 6.24 ounces and a lcd.
Compatibility and specs
These come from the maker's listing for this exact model; the source of each is marked. Anything the maker leaves out is marked not stated.
| Model number | STN701W-Blue | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Model name | STN701W-Blue | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 0.98"D x 4.72"W x 3.86"H | Retailer |
| Works with | APP | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | Wifi Enabled | Retailer |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Retailer |
| Power | Corded Electric | Retailer |
| Voltage | 24 V AC | Retailer |
| Display | LCD | Retailer |
| Mounting / installation | Wall Mount | Retailer |
| Product weight | 6.24 ounces | Retailer |
| Material | Plastic | Retailer |
| C-wire | Cool systems (Gas, Oil, or Electric) and Air Conditioning, C-Wire Required | Retailer |
| Heat / cool stages | Single-Stage | Retailer |
| Heat pump support | Does not work with Multi-stage Systems and Heat Pumps systems, Incorrect system match will lead to abnormal working | Retailer |
Strong points and weak points
Strong points
- Stages: Single-Stage
- Works with APP
Weak points
- Needs a C wire (maker)
- Not for heat pumps (maker)
- Needs Wi-Fi for smart features
Wiring and install notes
- Compatibility statements are the maker's own. Confirm with the maker's compatibility checker, turn the power off before wiring, and leave line-voltage and furnace work to a licensed electrician or HVAC technician.
Thermostats to compare it with
FAQ
Does the Riseem STN701W-Blue Smart Thermostat need a C wire?
Does the Riseem STN701W-Blue Smart Thermostat work with a heat pump?
Other smart thermostats with similar wiring
Our take
Suited to phone control and scheduling.
Where to get it
The link goes to this exact model's listing. Check that the box includes the trim plate or C-wire adapter you need, and confirm your wiring with the maker's compatibility checker before you order.
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