Looking at replacing my home t-stat with an updated model. Tri-level home(2000 sq ft) forced air gas furnace/ ac. Would prefer a wifi unit with Alexa capabilities.Suggestions from my HVAC guy include a Pro T855 unit or Ecobee 3 or 4. He's not a fan of the Nest stuff. Thoughts??

I have a 2050 square ranch single level with full unfinished basement.

Propane below 35 degrees, heat pump above 35.

Two stage blower, I believe.

Bought and installed one of these myself, and I’m no DIY pro.

Love it! Checks all the boxes.

Had it about a year and a half. No issues:

ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQT85FC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I have about 8 eccobees at my home and 2 industrial building.

Just bought a lake house with a Nest and prefer it

Eccobees are bit more intuitive. Nest has a few more features and integrates with the whole Google Home thing

Seen a lot of issues with the Nest. Stay far away.

Exactly what my HVAC guy has told me. The Ecobee seems to be his preferred as well as Pro.

That's informative

I like the Nest. Has a neat feature that it will air condition the heated air to maintain the humidity level if required (minor problem at a lake house). I don't see that feature in the Eccobee. Plus it feels WAY more intuitive. The Eccobees are clumsy just changing between modes; heat and cool.