# GLAS by JCI — Smart thermostat

> Remotely control smart thermostat for temperature, air quality, and scheduling. (iPhone/iPad app by Johnson Controls, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glas-by-jci/id1281326198 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Johnson Controls, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/503559091)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.80/5 from 226 App Store ratings · 97 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 145 MB
- Released: 2018-07-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glas-by-jci/id1281326198/reviews.md

## What is GLAS by JCI?

Johnson Controls invented the room thermostat 135+ years ago. With your family's health and energy savings in mind, we reinvented it with the remotely controlled GLAS.

The GLAS app creates a seamless experience between your thermostat and mobile device. Ensure the comfort of your spaces from anywhere by changing your temperature preferences, adjusting your schedule, setting your modes, and viewing the current air quality.

Control all of the most important features with the GLAS app:

-	Follow a guided walk-through for easy installation
-	Access and control your GLAS device from anywhere
-	Adjust heating and cooling modes and temperatures
-	Use voice control to manage your thermostat from your mobile device
-	Create indoor comfort regardless of outdoor weather and air quality
-	View your indoor and outdoor air quality with details
-	Schedule events or vacations and edit existing schedules
-	Auto-adapt your home’s heating and cooling based on the actual timing of your daily routines
-	See energy usage and savings for the last seven days
-	Receive notifications for poor air quality and HVAC maintenance reminders
-	Manage and control more than one GLAS thermostat and multiple locations

## Key features

- Remote thermostat control
- Temperature and mode adjustment
- Air quality monitoring
- Customizable scheduling
- Voice control integration
- Energy usage tracking
- Maintenance reminders

## What do users think of GLAS by JCI?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Awesome hardware design
- 👍 Sleek and modern thermostat
- 🔒 Secure with good features

**Cons**

- 🐛 Slow and buggy app
- 🔒 Frequent log-outs and sign-ins
- 🔋 Erratic occupancy sensor behavior
- 🐛 Connectivity and sync issues
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App doesn't retain login credentials
- Scheduled settings not saving properly
- Thermostat not reflecting actual status in app
- Frequent disconnections and offline mode

**Most requested features**

- Face ID or fingerprint login
- More flexible scheduling options
- Improved app performance and stability
- Geofencing and location-based automation
- Better integration with smart home platforms

## Recent user reviews (10 of 97)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glas-by-jci/id1281326198/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2026-06-28, version 1.2.76*

App has always been and continues to be absolutely terrible. Now it won’t let me sign in, tells me my account doesn’t exist. But if you try to make a new account, “oh you already have an account”. Re-installing my nest asap

### 1/5 — Not able to setup account in app

*2026-04-27, version 1.2.76*

The title says it all. Can’t even use the app

### 1/5 — Can’t login

*2025-09-04, version 1.2.76*

All of a sudden I can not login to the app. Says it can’t send me a lost password email because my email isn’t recognized. So frustrating!!!! Less than 1 star!!!!

### 1/5 — Best looking/ worst functioning

*2025-08-27, version 1.2.76*

Hardware looks great.  But it’s not smart. And can no longer even control it from my phone.   At all. It won’t even log in.  And when it did, you had to enter your email and password every single time.  Terrible.

### 1/5 — Ehh

*2024-12-11, version 1.2.76*

Update now.. app opens and I select sign in and the screen goes blank. Before it took forever but at least I could log in. What the heck is the problem with this app! It takes at least 3 mins to load then about 4 mins to sign in. Why is there no facial recognition to sign in? Bring this up to date PLEASE!!!!!

### 1/5 — Horrible app

*2024-11-09, version 1.2.76*

Can’t even reset my password. Completely useless.

### 1/5 — Useless app

*2024-09-03, version 1.2.76*

Won’t let me create an account. I tried multiple times. It’s useless

### 1/5 — Won’t let me make an account

*2024-03-05, version 1.2.76*

So I moved into a new home that had a glas thermostat installed. Looked it up and saw I can connect to an app to change the temp of my home from my phone and thought it was a great idea. However after trying 3 different emails it will NOT let me make an account. So I thought maybe it was still linked to whoever use to live here and reset the entire device and tried again. Still no luck, so I went online to try to make an account and they don’t have a way to create an account online. So idk what I’m doing wrong but what’s the point of an app that you can’t even create an account on. I’d give it 0 stars if it was an option. I haven’t given up tho and will update if I ever I’m ever aloud to create one.

### 1/5 — Can’t get signed in!!

*2024-02-10, version 1.2.76*

I’ve been unable to sign in through the app, for as long as I can remember!! I’ve deleted the app, cleared the data, and tried to start over, only for it to tell me I’ve already got an account!! The thermostat works great, but the app is HORRENDOUS!!!! I’d give ZERO SRARS, if I could, mainly for the app!!

### 1/5 — Can’t even make an account

*2023-11-20*

I’ve must have tried at least 3 different emails to make an account to even try and use this stupid app to no avail. Every time I get a failure notification asking if I have an account already. Don’t know why I’d need 3 different emails with 3 different accounts so I know I don’t. Not to mention the loading time for the app to start up. Might as well get up and change it yourself because your gonna be waiting a good minute to load in. But I’ve never got to use the app so maybe that changes if your allowed to make an account who knows. Good luck to all others tho!!

## Frequently asked questions about GLAS by JCI

### What is GLAS by JCI?

GLAS by JCI is a mobile application that allows users to remotely control their GLAS smart thermostat. It enables adjustments to temperature, schedules, and monitoring of indoor and outdoor air quality.

### What devices does GLAS by JCI support?

GLAS by JCI is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### Is GLAS by JCI free to use?

Yes, GLAS by JCI is available for free download and use. The app does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

### How often is GLAS by JCI updated?

The latest version of GLAS by JCI is 1.2.76, which was released on October 16, 2019. Updates are provided by the developer, Johnson Controls, Inc.

### What is the age rating for GLAS by JCI?

GLAS by JCI has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### What are the main issues users report with GLAS by JCI?

User reviews indicate significant issues with the app's performance, including slowness, bugs, frequent log-outs, erratic sensor behavior, and crashes. The overall sentiment from user reviews is negative.

### Can GLAS by JCI control multiple thermostats?

Yes, the GLAS by JCI app allows users to manage and control more than one GLAS thermostat and multiple locations.

### Does GLAS by JCI offer offline control?

The provided description focuses on remote control and seamless experience between the thermostat and mobile device, implying an internet connection is required for full functionality. Offline control capabilities are not explicitly mentioned.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.76 — 2019-10-16

Added feature to receive the Ohm Connect events for energy savings

Bug fixes

### 1.2.4 — 2019-09-18

Your GLAS update includes:
FCU model features SiO2-01100 (toggled by model number)
Commercial-ready features that include displaying Occupied / Unoccupied / Standby mode, rather than Home / Away / Sleep mode
Commercial Coachmark changes for FCU
Commercial Schedule changes
Wiring and equipment verification options
Enable Fan speed selection (when applicable) as low, medium or high on Control View
Ability to sign up as Canada user
Edit/Update the Postal Code from Settings option
Minor Bug fixes

### 1.2.3 — 2019-08-27

Your GLAS update includes:
Commercial-ready features that include Occupied /Unoccupied /Standby mode, coachmarks, wiring and equipment verification options, and (when applicable) enable fan speed selection (low, medium, high) on Control View
Resolves a crash when tapping into Energy Savings before any energy savings data has been collected and handles a crash when user with existing account attempts to sign in with a new account after screen timeout
Delivers new weather connectivity

### 1.2.2 — 2019-04-20

With this update, we're bringing you new features, including Hold and Coachmarks. This version:


Allows GLAS to hold a temperature to override your schedule. 

Provides coachmarks to get you started faster and introduce you to new features

Resolves connectivity issues, increases ease of use for air quality functions, and brings various bug fixes that will improve your daily interactions with your GLAS smart thermostat app and functionality between your device and app.

### 1.2.1 — 2018-12-14

With this update, we're delivering crash and bug fixes to help you better control your GLAS smart thermostat from your app.

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