Smart Thermostats 
If you have electric baseboard heating in Canada, the field narrows fast. Nest and ecobee are off the table. They’re built for low-voltage central systems and won’t work with baseboard heaters. That leaves two purpose-built Canadian options: Mysa and Sinopé.
Both do the job well. The right one depends on your wiring, your smart home ecosystem, and whether you’re outfitting one room or a whole house.
Quick Verdict
Choose Mysa if: you want the simpler setup, you use Apple HomeKit, or you’re comfortable with 4-wire wiring. It connects to Wi-Fi with no hub and has the cleaner app for most users.
Choose Sinopé if: you have a 2-wire baseboard installation, you’re already in the Sinopé Neviweb ecosystem, or you want Zigbee-based smart home integration. It’s also the stronger pick for Quebec homes already using Sinopé devices.
Spec comparison: Mysa V2 vs Sinopé, covering voltage, wiring, hub, app, ecosystem, price
Where to buy — Mysa
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Design & Display
Mysa V2 has a clean, minimalist look: a white square face with a small LED display showing the current temperature. It blends into walls without drawing attention. The physical dial around the face lets you adjust temperature without the app.
Sinopé thermostats (the TH1300ZB and TH1500ZB are the most common) are similarly compact. The display is larger and easier to read at a glance. Sinopé also offers a line of in-wall dimmer/switch devices that match the thermostat’s look, useful if you’re building out a cohesive Sinopé setup.
Neither is ugly. Both look more modern than a traditional baseboard dial. Design is a minor factor in this comparison.
App & Ecosystem
This is where the products differ most.
Mysa connects to your home Wi-Fi (2.4GHz). The Mysa app handles scheduling, geofencing, energy reporting, and multi-zone management for multiple units. It supports:
– Apple HomeKit, a meaningful edge if you’re in the Apple ecosystem
– Google Home
– Amazon Alexa
No hub required. Set it up in about ten minutes.
Sinopé sells two lines:
– Wi-Fi models (TH1300WF, TH1500WF): connect without a hub. Alexa and Google Home supported.
– Zigbee models (TH1300ZB, TH1500ZB): require the Neviweb hub (~$70–80 CAD) plugged into your router. Once you have the hub, the Neviweb platform unlocks richer group automation: set schedules across zones, create scenes, and get more detailed energy reporting.
The Neviweb hub is either a pro or a con depending on your situation. If you’re adding one Sinopé thermostat, the hub adds cost and a setup step. If you’re equipping a whole home with Sinopé devices (thermostats, plugs, dimmers), the hub becomes the backbone of a solid ecosystem.
Verdict on app/ecosystem: Mysa wins for HomeKit users and for anyone who wants to skip the hub. Sinopé’s Zigbee platform wins if you’re committing to a full Sinopé home setup or if Neviweb’s reporting matters to you.
Compatibility
Both thermostats handle the main baseboard scenarios:
| Heating type | Mysa V2 | Sinopé |
|---|---|---|
| Electric baseboard (120V or 240V) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan-forced electric heaters | Yes | Yes |
| In-floor electric radiant | Yes (check wattage) | Yes |
| Electric convectors | Yes | Yes |
| Central HVAC (furnace, heat pump) | No | No |
Neither works with gas furnaces, central air, or heat pumps. They’re line-voltage devices only.
Wattage limits: Mysa V2 handles up to 3,600W at 120V or 3,800W at 240V (roughly 16A). Sinopé’s main models handle similar loads. If you have a very large baseboard heater (over 4,000W), check the specific model’s specs before buying.
Wiring
This is the most important practical difference between the two.
Mysa V2 requires 4 wires. Most modern baseboard installations in Canada have 4 wires in the box, so this works in the majority of homes. But older homes, particularly those with older two-wire baseboard circuits, won’t be compatible without rewiring.
Sinopé offers both 2-wire and 4-wire models. The TH1300ZB works with 2-wire installations. If you have an older home with only two wires in the thermostat box, Sinopé is likely your only smart option without calling an electrician.
Before buying either: pull the faceplate off your existing thermostat and count the wires going into the box. Two wires = Sinopé only. Four wires = both options work.
If you’re not comfortable checking this yourself, an electrician can tell you in five minutes. Line-voltage work in Canada requires a licensed electrician or a homeowner permit in most provinces. See Smart Thermostat Installation: DIY vs Hiring a Pro.
Multi-Zone & Whole-Home Cost
Baseboard homes typically have a thermostat in every room. A three-bedroom house with a living room, kitchen, and two bathrooms might need 5–8 thermostats.
At current pricing:
– Mysa V2: ~$119–129 CAD per unit
– Sinopé Zigbee models: ~$79–99 CAD per unit + ~$70–80 for the hub (one-time cost)
– Sinopé Wi-Fi models: ~$99–119 CAD per unit (no hub needed)
For a 6-thermostat home:
– Mysa: ~$714–774 CAD
– Sinopé Zigbee: ~$474–594 + $75 hub = ~$549–669 CAD
– Sinopé Wi-Fi: ~$594–714 CAD
Sinopé tends to be less expensive per unit, particularly for the Zigbee line. The hub cost gets amortized quickly across multiple devices.
Energy Reporting & Demand Response
Both Mysa and Sinopé report energy usage in their apps. You can see how many kilowatt-hours each zone consumed and track savings over time.
On demand response: PSE Flex (Washington state) is one of the few utility demand-response programs that explicitly accepts line-voltage thermostats, including Mysa and Sinopé. Most Canadian utility demand-response programs have historically focused on central-HVAC thermostats. Check your specific utility’s program for current eligibility.
Neither requires a paid subscription to access scheduling, geofencing, or energy reporting.
Price & Warranty
| Mysa V2 | Sinopé | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (CAD) | ~$119–129 | ~$79–129 depending on model |
| Hub required | No | Only for Zigbee models (~$70–80) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Subscription | None | None |
Both companies are Canadian and offer Canadian warranty support.
Rebate Eligibility in Canada
Both Mysa V2 and Sinopé are ENERGY STAR certified. Some Canadian utility rebate programs accept line-voltage thermostats, but many are written specifically for central-HVAC systems.
Programs that include baseboard-compatible models:
– Énergir (Quebec): offers rebates on Sinopé models for gas-heated and some electric homes
– takeCHARGE (Newfoundland): has included Mysa models (Mysa is a Newfoundland company)
– Provincial and municipal programs vary, so verify with your utility before purchasing
See Smart Thermostat Rebates in Canada by Province for the current list by province.
The Verdict, by Use Case
Buy Mysa V2 if:
– You have Apple HomeKit and want native HomeKit integration
– Your home has 4-wire baseboard wiring
– You want the simpler out-of-box experience
– You’re in Newfoundland and want to support a local company
Buy Sinopé if:
– You have older 2-wire baseboard wiring
– You’re already in the Sinopé Neviweb ecosystem (or plan to be)
– You’re equipping multiple zones and want the lower per-unit cost
– You’re in Quebec and want a Quebec-made product
– You prefer Zigbee for smart home integration
For most people with standard 4-wire wiring and no existing Sinopé ecosystem, Mysa V2 is the easier recommendation: it’s simpler, fully featured, and requires nothing extra. If you’re wiring up a whole house or have 2-wire circuits, Sinopé is the smarter long-term investment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Mysa and Sinopé in the same home?
Yes. They manage separate zones through their own apps. If you have some 4-wire zones and some 2-wire zones, you could use Mysa where you have 4 wires and Sinopé on 2-wire circuits.
Do Mysa or Sinopé work with gas furnaces?
No. Both are line-voltage thermostats designed for electric baseboard heating. If you have a gas furnace, you need a low-voltage thermostat like an ecobee or Nest.
Does Sinopé require the hub?
Only the Zigbee models require the Neviweb hub. Sinopé’s Wi-Fi models connect without any additional hardware.
Can renters install Mysa or Sinopé?
The installation is reversible: you can reinstall the original thermostat when you leave. However, line-voltage thermostat work involves live electrical circuits. In most Canadian provinces, homeowners need a permit (or a licensed electrician) for this work. Check with your landlord and local electrical code.
Which one is easier to install?
Both require the same general process: turn off the breaker, remove the old thermostat, connect the wires to the new unit. Mysa’s app-guided setup is more polished. Sinopé Wi-Fi models are comparable. If you need the Neviweb hub for a Zigbee model, add a few extra steps for hub setup.
Are these available outside Canada?
Mysa ships to Canada and the US. Sinopé is also available in the US and some international markets, but both products are primarily designed for Canadian electrical standards and market.
