I just graduated and moved into an older house with outdated thermostat wiring, is there a smart thermostat that works without a C wire or do I need to run a new cable?
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The searches the AI actually ran for this prompt.
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I just graduated and moved into an older house with outdated thermostat wiring, is there a smart thermostat that works without a C wire or do I need to run a new cable?
1 real search · 1 real-search pass
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ChatGPT real searches (1)
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Searches and sources
ChatGPT1 real searches · gpt-6
smart thermostat without C wire compatibility Nest power stealing ecobee Power Extender Kit 2026 Google ↗
- Power Extender Kit · ecobee.com
- ecobee Thermostat PEK Compatibility · support.ecobee.com
- Installing your ecobee thermostat with the Power Extender Kit (no C wire) · support.ecobee.com