TRANE XR724 smart thermostat TCONT724AS42DA

Wi-Fi, humidity and maintenance reminders in a no-frills thermostat

Not everyone needs a colour screen or a home automation bridge. What most homeowners want is a comfortable home, reliable remote control and a thermostat that reminds them to change the filter. The Trane XR724 TCONT724AS42DA meets these expectations: a Wi-Fi smart thermostat with a 4.3 in black-and-white touchscreen, a built-in humidity sensor, 7-day programming and maintenance reminders.

Compatibility

The XR724 installs on standard HVAC systems of any brand: gas or electric furnace, heat pump or dual fuel. It controls up to 4 heating stages and 2 cooling stages. It is not intended for variable-speed communicating systems or zoned systems. It is powered by 24 V AC from the system and requires a common wire (C) in addition to the power wire (R): our technicians check this before installation.

Wi-Fi and voice control

The thermostat connects to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11n). With the Trane Home app, you adjust the temperature and schedule from your phone. The XR724 also works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. To integrate Z-Wave devices, a separate Z-Wave bridge is required: the XR724 does not include one.

Humidity under control

The built-in humidity sensor displays the home's relative humidity and allows a dehumidification setting in cooling mode. In summer, this helps you get back to a less muggy house during humid heat waves. In winter, the humidity display tells you if the air is getting too dry, and the thermostat can remind you to maintain the humidifier.

Programming and savings

7-day programming allows up to four periods per day. The one-touch energy-saving mode applies a savings setpoint in a single tap, for example when you leave for the weekend. During the Quebec winter, lowering the temperature on a schedule at night and while you are away reduces the run time of the furnace or heat pump without you having to think about it.

Ventilation and remote sensors

With a variable-speed indoor unit, the XR724 lets you set the continuous fan speed, which promotes better air circulation and a more even temperature from one room to the next. It accepts an optional remote indoor sensor and an outdoor sensor, useful for correcting the reading of a poorly placed thermostat or for displaying the outdoor temperature.

Reminders and locking

Filter, maintenance and humidifier reminders tell you when it is time to take care of your system. Screen lock and guest lock prevent unwanted changes, which is handy with young children or in a rental unit. The firmware is upgradable.

Who it is for

The XR724 suits owners of a furnace with an air conditioner, a central heat pump or a dual fuel system who are replacing an old programmable thermostat and want to add remote control. It is also well suited to rental buildings and secondary homes: the guest lock limits what occupants can adjust, and the app lets the owner monitor the temperature remotely, for example during a cold snap.

Day to day

The black-and-white fixed-segment screen stays easy to read and understated. Most settings take just a few taps: changing the setpoint, turning on energy-saving mode, checking the humidity. More detailed adjustments, such as the weekly schedule, can also be made comfortably from the app. When travelling, you can check that the house stays at a safe temperature and bring it back to comfort before you return.

The XR724 versus its siblings

In Trane's connected lineup, the XR724 is the most affordable option. The XL824 adds an HD colour screen, weather, an Ethernet connection and a built-in Z-Wave bridge. The Priority offers Wi-Fi 6, occupancy detection and advanced diagnostics. The XR724 suits homeowners who want the essentials of a connected thermostat, with humidity management, without paying for features they would not use.

Technical specifications

• Stages: up to 4 heating / 2 cooling
• Systems: standard (gas/electric), heat pump or dual fuel; standard HVAC systems of any brand; not compatible with variable-speed communicating systems or zoned systems
• Power: 24 V AC supplied by the system; common (C) and power wires required
• 4.3 in black-and-white touchscreen (fixed-segment LCD), screen lock
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11n 2.4 GHz; Z-Wave through a separate bridge
• Trane Home app; compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home
• 7-day programmable, up to 4 periods per day
• Built-in humidity sensor, relative humidity display and dehumidification setting
• Adjustable continuous fan with a variable-speed indoor unit
• Optional remote sensor (1 indoor / 1 outdoor)
• Screen lock and guest lock
• One-touch energy-saving mode
• Filter, maintenance and humidifier reminders
• Upgradable firmware
• Dimensions: approximately 5.75 in W x 3.5 in H x 1 in D
• Silver finish

Installation and setup by AirGreen

A compliant installation

Our technicians first check for a C wire. If your old thermostat did not use one, we assess the appropriate wiring solution. The XR724 is then connected, configured for your equipment (furnace, heat pump, dual fuel, number of stages) and linked to your Wi-Fi. We pair the Trane Home app, then Alexa or Google Home if you wish.

Initial settings

We set up a 7-day schedule with you, set the filter reminders according to the type of filter installed and adjust dehumidification if you have air conditioning. We turn on the guest lock if needed.

Maintenance

Follow the filter reminders: a clogged filter reduces airflow and forces the system to run longer. Clean the screen with a dry cloth. Have your furnace or heat pump serviced every year.

Why AirGreen

AirGreen Inc. is a family-owned HVAC company from Montreal, in business for more than 15 years, holding an RBQ licence, with a showroom in Boucherville. We install furnaces, heat pumps and air conditioners, and we know how to choose a thermostat that matches your equipment and how you use it.

For the purchase and professional installation of the Trane XR724 TCONT724AS42DA smart thermostat, contact AirGreen. We serve Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, the North Shore and the South Shore.