Trane’s Best Smart Thermostats
Learn how installing a Trane smart thermostat could be one of the smartest decisions you’ll ever make if you care about comfort and saving energy.
Smart thermostats, aka Wi-Fi thermostats, connect to the internet via your Wi-Fi network or wired ethernet connection. They are fully programmable but have many additional advanced features to save you money on your energy bills and increase your overall comfort.
Take full advantage of the temperature scheduling to heat and cool your home efficiently. Some units can even learn your habits and temperature preferences and independently establish a heating and cooling schedule for when you are home and awake, when you are sleeping, and when you are away. Utilizing temperature sensors and humidity sensors, they provide superior home comfort and control.
You can control your HVAC system through an app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer, anywhere at any time. We recently spoke with Michael Morey, Product Management, Hardware about the benefits of Trane smart thermostats.
“Trane smart thermostats are simple to set up and even simpler to use. With a few clicks, you can customize your comfort through scheduling either on the thermostat or on the Trane Home app."
- Michael Morey, Product Management Leader, Hardware
State-of-the-art technology and energy-saving capabilities
Trane® thermostat technology takes home comfort and energy savings to the next level, which is why Trane was named a 5-star Thermostat Brand in America’s Most Trusted® Study for the fifth consecutive year with a Net Trust Quotient score of 110.6. Trane smart thermostats rank well above big-name retail thermostats you can buy online or in a big box store.
Trane also earned Lifestory Research’s 2025 America’s Most Trusted® HVAC Brand for overall quality and performance. This is the 11th year in a row that Trane has earned the title.
Homeowners trust that Trane HVAC equipment will deliver superior energy efficiency, performance, and reliability, and our smart thermostats connect you to comfort.
Best Smart Thermostat #1: Trane Link® UX360
The Trane Link® UX360 is one of our best-selling models when people upgrade their HVAC system. Designed for communicating equipment, the UX360 communicates with the system controller, indoor furnace or air handler, and outdoor AC unit or heat pump to offer peak efficiency. Using the latest technology, this model puts comfort control at your fingertips.
Features include:
- WiFi Connectivity
- Fully programmable
- Each day of the week can have a different schedule, maximum of 4 periods per day (e.g. morning, day, evening, nighttime)
- One-touch presets
- Displays current weather stats or 5-day forecast
- Displays weather alerts
- System alerts (change filter, schedule maintenance, etc.)
- Runtime history – keeping track of your energy usage can help you conserve more and make adjustments as needed
- Compatible with Trane Link system components (Ex. High-efficiency variable-speed air conditioners and heat pumps) to automatically configure and calibrate for optimal performance through the lifetime of your products
- SC360 System Controller is included to promote improved accuracy, self-configuration, enhanced maintenance of system operation, and more benefits
- Enhanced dehumidification
- Allergy/Quick Clean Cycles
- Large 7” full-color touchscreen
- Compatible with the Trane Home App
- Compatible with voice assistants such as Alexa® and Google Home®
- Geofencing
- Trane Diagnostics
- Trane Home Support
- 10-year registered limited warranty
- Automatic software updates - update all communicating equipment
- Screen saver
- Color themes
A premium energy-efficient HVAC system deserves a premium smart thermostat. The UX360 delivers.
Best Smart Thermostat #2: Trane XL824
The Trane XL824 smart thermostat is one of our top-rated smart thermostats. It’s compatible with non-Trane conventional systems, which means if your HVAC system is fine, but your thermostat dies, you can upgrade just your thermostat.
Features include:
- Fully programmable
- Each day of the week can have a different schedule, maximum of 4 periods per day
- One-touch presets
- Displays 5-day forecast
- Displays weather alerts
- Wi-Fi or Ethernet Connectivity
- Compatible with 2 cooling stages and 5 heating stages, including our multi-speed heat pumps and air conditioners
- 4.3” full-color touch screen
- User Setup Wizard
- System alerts
- Can control up to 2 indoor air quality units (i.e. humidifier, whole-house air cleaner)
- Compatible with the Trane Home App
- Trane Diagnostics
- Trane Home Support
- Geofencing
- 10-year registered limited warranty
With any smart thermostat, there will be a learning curve associated with connecting it, programming it, enabling features, customizing it, and accessing system information. It’s easier than customizing a new smartphone. Your installer, owner’s manual, and Trane Home Support can help you with the setup.
Morey tells us of his personal experience with the XL824 smart thermostat.
“I have an XL824 on the wall and once my custom schedule is set, I rarely even touch the device. I am also integrated into my Google Home smart home ecosystem so that I can change the temperature with our voice assistant.
Additionally, the filter reminder feature helps me ensure that I have clean filtered air going through my house to my whole family. Being in Houston, Texas has its humidity challenges, but the thermostat ensures that I’m getting the cooling I need but pulling out the moisture for an enhanced comfort experience. I love my Trane XL824 thermostat,” Morey continued.
More about the Trane Home App
The Trane Home App is a feature you will need to enable with your smart thermostat. When you download this easy-to-use app from the App Store or Google Play, you can adjust your temperature, set your schedule, and monitor your HVAC usage from anywhere. If you want, connect with Alexa® or Google Home® to add voice control.
Remote monitoring and Trane Diagnostics
If you opt in to remote diagnostics via the Trane Home App, your dealer can monitor your HVAC system to see how everything is working at any given time. You only need to do this once. It allows your dealer to spot a problem even if you’re at work or on vacation.
The dealer can see:
- Temperature and humidity history
- Runtime statistics
- Your basic HVAC system settings, such as system components, configuration, and thermostat schedule
Your dealer will also receive system alerts that cover things like maintenance reminders or system malfunctions.
If there is a problem your dealer thinks they can solve remotely, they can request dealer remote access (DRA) to your thermostat. Remote access is separate from Trane Diagnostics, and you will have to provide or deny access each time. Access ends when the dealer has completed the work.
If the problem requires an on-site visit, the HVAC technician will arrive with the knowledge gained during remote access. This can save you and the dealer time and money. Your HVAC system is one of the most expensive systems in your home. Taking care of it can make it last longer.
Work with the energy-efficient HVAC solutions experts
Whether you’re looking for a new smart thermostat or you’re investigating your HVAC replacement options, your local Trane dealer can help. With a wide range of energy-efficient HVAC products to choose from, industry-leading warranties, and Trane dealer support, you’re sure to find what you need.
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Anne Fonda, Content Writer
A Content Writer with Trane Technologies, Anne Fonda researches topics and writes for Trane® and associated residential HVAC brands. She works in collaboration with Trane Technologies subject matter experts, offering easy-to-understand, informative content on complex topics. Her goal is to help consumers make informed decisions on the products and services they need.
She has written for HVAC and other service provider websites for over 16 years. Before transitioning to web content writing, Anne had a 14-year stint as an award-winning journalist. She graduated cum laude from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism.
When she’s not working, Anne enjoys playing word games, reading, gardening, spending time with family, and visiting gardens and museums.
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