A note before you buy: despite showing up in “smart thermostat” searches and category listings, the TH106 is not a Wi-Fi or app-connected thermostat. It’s a 7-day programmable line-voltage thermostat with no remote access, no app, and no smart home integration. If you’re specifically looking for app control, geofencing, or voice assistant support for electric baseboard heat, see our Mysa or Sinopé reviews instead. This review covers the TH106 honestly, as what it actually is: a reliable, inexpensive programmable thermostat for electric heat, not a connected one.

The Short Version

The TH106 is a budget-tier, high-capacity (up to 4000W at 240V) programmable thermostat for electric baseboard, convector, and similar resistance heating, sold under Honeywell’s Aube line. It uses TRIAC switching for silent, precise temperature control and 7-day/4-period programming. It has no connectivity of any kind. It’s a reasonable choice if what you actually want is a reliable, cheap, non-connected programmable thermostat — and a poor choice if you were expecting app or voice control.

Who It’s For

Homeowners and landlords with electric baseboard, convector, or similar line-voltage resistance heating who want programmable scheduling without paying for (or dealing with) an app-connected device. It’s a common pick for rental units, where a tenant-facing thermostat with no app account to manage is often preferable, and for anyone replacing a very old mechanical or non-programmable thermostat on a budget.

It is not for anyone who wants remote control from a phone, geofencing, energy reporting, or voice assistant integration — the TH106 has none of that.

Specifications & Compatibility

  • Capacity: Up to 4000W at 240V, 2A rating
  • Wiring: 2-wire, non-polarized connection — generally a simpler, faster install than 4-wire smart thermostats
  • Switching: TRIAC switching for silent, swing-free temperature control (no audible clicking, unlike older mechanical thermostats)
  • Programming: 7-day scheduling with 4 time periods per day, plus an “early start” function that works backward from your target time to reach the set temperature on schedule
  • Backup: Battery-free schedule backup — a power outage doesn’t erase your programmed schedule
  • Compatibility: Electric baseboard, convector, and similar resistance heating only. Not for central HVAC, heat pumps, or hydronic systems.

Installation: Turn off the breaker, verify power is off with a voltage tester, and follow the included wiring instructions — the 2-wire, non-polarized design makes this one of the simpler thermostat swaps in this category. If you’re not confident with line-voltage wiring, hire a licensed electrician.

What We Found (and Didn’t)

We looked for independent buyer reviews and forum discussion specific to the TH106 and, beyond retailer listings (Amazon, Walmart.ca, electrical supply sites) and manufacturer spec sheets, found limited independent commentary. This is typical for a long-running, unglamorous budget product sold mainly through hardware and electrical retailers rather than a reviewed tech category. We’re not going to manufacture star ratings or quotes that don’t exist — what we can confirm is the spec sheet (verified across multiple retailer and distributor listings) and the basic category reputation TRIAC-switching baseboard thermostats generally have for reliability, since it’s an established, simple switching technology rather than new hardware.

Price & Value

Aube TH106
Price (CAD) ~$60–120
Connectivity None
Warranty Standard manufacturer warranty (check current terms at purchase)
Subscription None

At this price, it’s competitive with other non-connected programmable baseboard thermostats, but well below Mysa or Sinopé’s connected options, which start higher and add app control, remote access, and (for Sinopé) demand-response integration.

Pros & Cons

Pros:
– Inexpensive relative to any connected smart thermostat
– Simple 2-wire, non-polarized installation
– TRIAC switching gives precise, silent temperature control
– Battery-free schedule backup survives power outages
– High load capacity (4000W) covers larger baseboard circuits

Cons:
– No Wi-Fi, app, or any remote/smart connectivity — not actually a “smart” thermostat despite showing up in smart-thermostat searches
– No voice assistant, geofencing, or energy reporting
– Limited independent review data available
– Rebate/utility program eligibility is unlikely, since most Canadian smart thermostat rebate programs require connected/app-controlled devices

The Recommendation

Buy the TH106 if you want an inexpensive, reliable programmable thermostat for electric baseboard heat and have no interest in app or voice control — a rental property or a budget replacement for an old mechanical thermostat are both good fits.

Skip it if what you’re actually shopping for is a connected smart thermostat. In that case, see our Mysa or Sinopé reviews, both of which are built specifically for app control, scheduling from your phone, and (for Sinopé) Hydro-Québec’s Hilo demand-response program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Aube TH106 a smart thermostat?
No, despite appearing in smart-thermostat category searches. It’s a 7-day programmable thermostat with no Wi-Fi, app, or remote connectivity of any kind.

Does the TH106 work with a phone app?
No. There is no app associated with this thermostat.

What heating systems does the TH106 work with?
Electric baseboard, convector, and similar line-voltage resistance heating. It does not work with central HVAC, heat pumps, or hydronic systems.

Is the TH106 eligible for Canadian utility rebates?
Unlikely. Most current Canadian smart thermostat rebate programs require Wi-Fi or app-connected devices, which the TH106 is not.

How many wires does the TH106 need?
Two, non-polarized — a simpler installation than most connected smart thermostats, which typically need 4 wires.

What’s a better option if I want app control for baseboard heat?
See our Mysa or Sinopé reviews. Both are purpose-built connected smart thermostats for electric baseboard heat, with app scheduling and remote control the TH106 doesn’t offer.