Are you ready to buy a new smart thermostat? This could save you money — enough to pay for the thermostat many times over. A summary of studies on the use of the Nest thermostat shows that “homes with central air conditioning have savings equivalent to approximately 10%-12% of heating use and electricity savings equivalent to approximately 15% of cooling use.”
With utility bills rising across the country, now is an excellent time to consider investing in a smart thermostat to keep the heat (and bills) down. Smart programmable thermostats can help you automate the temperature in your home and limit energy use when you are not home. With compatible mobile apps, you can even check in on your thermostat when you’re away from home.
Top products in this article:
Google Nest Learning Thermostat, $194 (down from $249)
Amazon Smart Thermostat, $80
ecobee smartthermostat premium, $250
There are several contenders for the title of best smart thermostat. However, finding the one that best suits your home can be a challenge. To help you find the right thermostat and cut down on your energy bill, we’ve compiled the best smart thermostat models and sets from Google Nest, Amazon, Honeywell, and Ecobee. Keep reading to find the best smart thermostat for your home.
Best Smart Thermostats of 2023
Want to save on heating costs this year? Then consider investing in one of these smart thermostats.
Google Nest Learning Thermostat
Google via Amazon
Like other smart thermostats, the Google Nest Learning Thermostat is an energy saver. When you’re out of the house, the thermostat automatically turns off. And like its competitors, the Google Nest Learning Thermostat can be controlled remotely via an app.
Unlike some other smart thermostats, and even some other Google Nest devices, the Google Nest Learning Thermostat doesn’t just process the numbers you feed it every day; It uses them to make you happy. If you allow it, the thermostat will heat the house to 69 degrees by 7 a.m. because it knows you like the house when you wake up.
The battery-powered Google Nest Learning Thermostat is said to be compatible with 95% of home heating and air-conditioning systems.
You can get the Google Nest Learning Thermostat on sale at Amazon for $194, which is 20% off the list price. The thermostat is available in a variety of colors including brass and stainless steel.
Google Nest Learning Thermostat, $194 (down from $249)
google nest thermostat
Google via Amazon
The standard Google Nest thermostat is the third best-selling programmable thermostat on Amazon. We found the device for as low as $115 on Amazon. (Prices vary depending on color of model.)
Like the Google Nest Learning Thermostat, the Google Nest monitors your energy bill, and turns itself off when you’re away. And like its sibling device, you can control it remotely via your phone or device of your choice. (And, yes, it works with iOS or Android phones.) Google says installation will take you about 30 minutes or less; Exactly as much time as it says you’ll need to set up the Google Nest Learning Thermostat.
Google Nest Thermostat, $100 (from $130)
amazon smart thermostat
Amazon
The Amazon Smart Thermostat is the #1 selling programmable thermostat on Amazon. List prices start at $60 for a smart thermostat without a C-wire (or, common-wire) power adapter kit. You may need a C-Wire adapter to properly connect your smart thermostat or you may not, depending on your current thermostat. (Best to check before you buy.)
As you might have guessed, the Amazon Smart Thermostat works with Alexa, but it’s not a two-way communication device. If you want to let her know you’re leaving the house, and you want her to adjust the air conditioning accordingly, you’ll need to give that instruction via the Alexa app or via an Alexa-enabled device.
Amazon Smart Thermostat, $80
Honeywell RTH9600WF Smart Thermostat
Honeywell via Amazon
The Honeywell RTH9600WF is a fairly new entry; Smart thermostat debuts in March 2022. It has a color display screen (which can also show you the weather forecast for the day), and can be controlled through various AI assistants including Alexa and Google Assistant. Please note, Honeywell states a C-wire power adapter Is Necessary.
Prices for the Honeywell RTH9600WF vary depending on color, and whether you’re buying it with a C-Wire power adapter. On Amazon, the best deal we saw was for a gray model without the adapter; It’s on sale for $140.
Honeywell Home RTH9600WF Smart Color Thermostat, $140 (from $169)
Ecobee Lite Smart Thermostat
ecobee via Amazon
Formally known as the Ecobee3 Lite SmartThermostat, the energy-saving Ecobee Lite comes with a power-extender kit. (But it doesn’t require a C-wire.) You can control it from your Android or iOS device.
ecobee lite smartthermostat, black, $146
You can also get a bundle with an Ecobee3 Lite smart thermostat and a two-pack of Ecobee SmartSensor security devices for your doors and windows.
Ecobee Lite SmartThermostat, Black and SmartSensor 2-Pack for Doors and Windows, White, $216 (from $259)
ecobee smart thermostat premium
Amazon
Ecobee’s new, premium smart thermostat features voice control with Siri and Alexa. It also includes a built-in air quality monitor and smart sensors.
ecobee smartthermostat premium, $250
Wyze Programmable Smart Thermostat
Amazon
The Wyze Programmable Smart Thermostat is a sold out, budget-friendly option. It offers an easy setup process and features helpful usage tracking insights, the thermostat can be controlled via the mobile app or Alexa and Google Assistant.
Wyze Programmable Smart Thermostat, $79
