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+$110 each extra hour — only if you approve it in the app
Parts at cost, shown before they’re used
$4.99 booking fee — waived with Genie Plus
No hidden “protection” or service surcharges
Paid securely when you book — held until you approve the finished job
Plus sales tax for your province. Price for a standard job — if yours is bigger, your pro shows the change in the app first.
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Smart home / thermostat
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Smart thermostat and smart-home device installation — thermostats, switches and hubs wired and configured by a licensed pro — so your home runs smarter and cheaper.
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What's included
Smart thermostat wired and mounted
C-wire added if your system needs it
App setup and schedule configuration
Smart switches and dimmers
Hub and ecosystem pairing
Compatibility check with your HVAC
How booking smart home / thermostat works
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✓Smart thermostat wired and mounted
✓C-wire added if your system needs it
✓App setup and schedule configuration
✓Smart switches and dimmers
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Pick smart home / thermostat & see what's included
Each smart home / thermostat service spells out exactly what's included before you book.
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Upfront price — paid into escrow
You see the full price before you book, then your payment is held safely in escrow until you approve.
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Vetted pro — re-matched fast if anyone cancels
Background-checked, with status updates and chat in the app — and another vetted pro matched fast if anyone cancels.
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You approve before anyone's paid
Photos and a checklist are uploaded on completion. You review, approve, and only then is escrow released.
Best practices — getting smart home / thermostat done right
Know what good looks like before you book:
Confirm your system has (or can get) a C-wire before buying
Pick a thermostat compatible with your heating/cooling type
Set schedules and geofencing to actually capture the savings
Use a pro for the wiring; DIY can damage your HVAC board
Why it's worth it
Lower heating and cooling bills with smart scheduling
Control your home's climate from your phone
Proper wiring protects your furnace/AC control board
A connected home that works together
Smart home / thermostat: from $160
That’s the price you pay (plus sales tax for your province) — book a vetted local pro in minutes.
Sign in and Genie matches you with the nearest top-rated, verified pro and shows your price before you book. On the day your pro checks in, completes the work to the agreed scope, and shares completion photos where it makes sense — then you review and approve.
How to prepare
Clear access to the work area so your pro can start right away
Tell the pro your priorities when you book
Secure pets and put away anything fragile or valuable (for in-home jobs)
Share photos and details up front for the most accurate price
Every electrical pro on Genie is background-checked and reviewed — and you'll see your price the moment you sign in.
Why choose Genie
An upfront price before you book — no quotes lottery, no surprise minimums
Identity-verified, reviewed pros — licensed & insured where the trade requires it
Payment held in escrow until you approve — backed by the Genie Protection Fund
Real-time matching and another vetted pro matched fast if yours cancels if anyone cancels
Members skip booking fees and earn Genie Rewards on every job
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Products & services from vetted partners that pair with this job. Genie may earn a commission — it never changes your price.
Smart home / thermostat — frequently asked questions
How much does smart home / thermostat cost with Genie?
Genie shows a clear, upfront or firmly assessed price for smart home / thermostat before you book — based on the job details and photos you share — so there are no surprises when a licensed pro arrives.
How quickly can I get smart home / thermostat?
Many smart home / thermostat jobs can be booked same-day or next-day. Genie alerts vetted pros near you right away and re-opens your job to other pros fast if anyone cancels.
Are Genie's electrical pros vetted?
Every Genie pro is identity-verified with reviews from real, completed jobs, and for electrical we require valid licensing and insurance before a pro can take work. You see ratings and past work up front.
What if I'm not happy with the smart home / thermostat job?
Your payment is held securely and only released when you confirm the smart home / thermostat job is done to your satisfaction. Workmanship is warrantied, and support is a tap away if anything's off.
Are Genie electrical pros licensed?
Yes. Smart home / thermostat is handled only by verified licensed electricians, with insurance on file — safety and code compliance come first.
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