Can I control my electric baseboard heaters with a smart home system in New Brunswick?

Yes — smart baseboard heat control is one of the most impactful smart home upgrades for New Brunswick homeowners, potentially saving 15-25% on your NB Power heating bill.

The challenge with baseboard heat: Electric baseboard heaters run on 240V circuits, which standard smart thermostats (Nest, Ecobee, Honeywell) can't handle. Those popular thermostats are designed for 24V low-voltage systems (forced air furnaces, heat pumps). Connecting one to a 240V baseboard circuit will destroy it and create a fire hazard.

The right solution: Mysa Smart Thermostat

Mysa is the gold standard for smart baseboard heat in NB:

• Canadian-designed specifically for 240V electric baseboard and fan-forced heaters


• Replaces your existing line-voltage thermostat one-for-one


• WiFi connected — control from your phone anywhere


• Geofencing — automatically lowers heat when you leave, raises when you return


• Schedule programming — lower temperature overnight and when at work


• Energy usage tracking — see exactly what each room costs on NB Power rates


• Works with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit


• Cost: $100-$130 per thermostat

• Stelpro Maestro: Another Canadian brand, similar features, slightly lower price ($80-$110)


• Sinopé TH1124ZB: Zigbee-based (needs a Zigbee hub), very reliable, good for large installations


• Caleo: Budget option with basic WiFi scheduling

Assume a 1,500 sq ft home in Moncton with 8 baseboard zones:

• Current annual heating cost: ~$2,400-$3,600 (at NB Power rates)


• Smart thermostat investment: 8 units × $120 = ~$960


• Estimated savings: 15-25% = $360-$900 per year


• Payback period: 1-3 heating seasons

• Zone control: Heat only occupied rooms instead of the whole house. Bedrooms at 16°C during the day, living areas at 16°C overnight


• Geofencing: Automatically drops to setback temperature when your phone leaves the house


• Scheduling: Precise temperature scheduling eliminates the "forgot to turn down the heat" waste


• Insights: Seeing real-time energy data changes behaviour — you'll naturally optimize once you see the costs

• Electrically straightforward — replaces existing thermostat with same wire connections


• Some NB homes have 120V baseboard circuits (less common) — verify your voltage before purchasing


• Licensed electrician recommended for installation. While it's a thermostat swap, working on 240V circuits carries shock risk. Budget $50-$100 per thermostat for professional installation


• No TSANB permit typically required for like-for-like thermostat replacement, but check with your electrician

Looking for experienced contractors? The New Brunswick Construction Network connects homeowners with qualified professionals:

• A+ Solar Solutions
• Gionetterenovations
• Thirty Four Renovations
• BCB Electric
• A&S Electric Ltd.