Hey everyone, I wanted to share my experience with the Wyze Thermostat and how I managed to tweak its settings to better suit my heating needs. I’ve been using the Wyze thermostat for a while now, and while it’s generally reliable, I noticed that the heating behavior wasn’t quite what I expected.Initially, our old thermostat would run the heating coils first and then engage the heat pump as needed. This meant we only heard the outside AC unit (heat pump) occasionally. However, with the Wyze thermostat, it seemed like the heat pump was running non-stop until the desired temperature was reached. This was a bit concerning, especially since I wanted to optimize energy efficiency and reduce wear and tear on the heat pump.After some research and experimentation, I discovered that the Wyze thermostat allows for customization of the heating stages. Specifically, I was able to adjust the settings to prioritize the heating coils as the first stage and only engage the heat pump when additional heating was needed. This adjustment made a significant difference in how the system operates.Here’s what I did:1. I accessed the Wyze app and navigated to the thermostat settings.2. Under the heating section, I found an option to customize the heating stages.3. I configured the first stage to use the heating coils and the second stage to engage the heat pump.4. I also adjusted the temperature threshold at which the heat pump would kick in, ensuring it only activates when necessary.This customization not only made the system more efficient but also reduced the constant running of the heat pump, which was a relief. I’d love to hear if others have made similar adjustments or have tips for optimizing their Wyze thermostat setup!If you’re looking to tweak your thermostat settings, I recommend checking out the Wyze app’s advanced settings. It’s a great way to ensure your heating system operates in the most efficient manner possible. Let me know if you have any questions or if you’ve found other useful settings that I might have missed!