Mysa for Baseboards: V2 vs Lite Comparison
Mysa for Baseboards comes in two versions: V2 and Lite. Both control your electric baseboard, convection, fan-forced, or radiant heaters — but V2 includes additional features for users who want more control and insight into their heating.
TL;DR Comparison
Both V2 and Lite include: Scheduling & Shortcuts, Geofencing, Smart Home (Alexa, Google, HomeKit)
V2 only: Energy Charting, Zones, Saved Schedules, Smart Alerts, Early On (pre-heat), Humidity Sensor, Touch Controls, Adaptive Display
Lite only: Physical Buttons
Features on Both Versions
These features are included on both V2 and Lite:
- Remote control from the Mysa app
- Custom scheduling (up to 56 events per week)
- Shortcuts (Home, Away, Vacation)
- Geofencing (auto home/away based on your phone location)
- Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa integration
- Heater type selection (Baseboard, Fan-forced, Radiant)
- App-adjustable display brightness
- Wi-Fi connected (2.4 GHz network required)
- No hub required
V2-Only Features
These features are only available on Mysa for Baseboards V2:
- Zones — Group thermostats to control an entire area together
- Saved Schedules — Save and apply schedules across multiple thermostats
- Smart Alerts — Get notified if temperature or humidity goes outside your set range
- Energy Charting — Track heating costs over time
- Early On — Pre-heats 30 minutes before scheduled temperature changes
- Humidity Sensor — Monitor room humidity in the app
Hardware Differences
V2:
- Touch-sensitive controls (illuminated)
- Adaptive brightness — display adjusts to room lighting
- Wake-on-approach — display lights up as you walk toward it
- Built-in humidity sensor
Lite:
- Physical button controls
- App-adjustable brightness (no auto-adjust)
Which Should You Choose?
Choose V2 if you want:
- Energy tracking to monitor heating costs
- Zones to control multiple thermostats together
- Alerts when temperature or humidity is out of range
- Rooms pre-heated before your schedule starts
- A sleek touch interface with adaptive display
Choose Lite if you want:
- A budget-friendly smart thermostat
- Basic scheduling, shortcuts, and geofencing
- Smart home voice control (Alexa, Google, HomeKit)
- Physical buttons instead of touch controls
Note: Both versions work with the same heater types and wiring. The only differences are the features and hardware controls listed above.
Still Not Sure?
Use the Mysa Compatibility Checker to find the right thermostat for your home, or email us at support@getmysa.com.