Thermostat works with existing two-zone system?

[smashedapples]

I'm building a new house, and I'm asking the builder to replace the standard Honeywell 'stats with these Insteon stats. We already have a Hub, and we'd like to be able to adjust the temperature when we're on our way home from a vacation.

The thing is, we're getting a two-zone system installed. Maybe I need to get the builder to give me more information in order to know if this is going to work, but I figured someone here might also know.

From what I can find, it seems like most multi-zone setups have a "zone controller" that hooks up to standard thermostats. The stats don't need to know that they're in a multi-zone setup because they'll just report to the controller that they need air/heat like normal. This seems like the obvious way to build the system, but I'm having a hard time finding any confirmation that my assumption is right.

Does anyone here use the wired Insteon stats with a Honeywell multi-zone setup? Is there anything important that I need to know?

[stusviews]

That depends on which Honeywell zone controller is being installed. Some require that only a Honeywell thermostat be used, others don't. I'm using Insteon thermostats with a Honeywell zone-control board, but the one I'm using is older, so that won't help you.

Ask the installer if the board they're installing is compatible with a standard thermostat.

[smashedapples]

Thanks! I'm asking my builder to be double-sure that we're not going to be surprised when we install these.

[Sunflower316]

We have found out that the programming will not work with the Insteon thermostat when put in "emergency heat" mode which is the furnace. Only works with the heat pump.

[BLH]

Have you looked at the model designed for Heat Pump use? Not sure if it can do what you need.

http://www.smarthome.com/insteon-273...heat-pump.html