The Google Nest Learning Thermostat has several useful smart features, including one that automatically turns down the temperature of your home while you’re away.
-Automatically programs itself to your environment and lifestyle after one week of use -Displays the Nest Leaf to let you know when you’re saving energy -Available in several finishes
-Requires an Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to use its voice control feature -Some customers said that their device stopped working unexpectedly
This thermostat offers smart features, including smart home compatibility, in-app control, and usage reports, at an affordable price.
-Features smart alerts that warn you of extreme temperatures or humidity levels in your home -Its mobile app includes step-by-step installation instructions -Doesn’t require a common wire for installation
-Many customers experienced difficulties connecting it to Wi-Fi -Only allows scheduling on its supported app
This smart thermostat from ecobee comes with a sensor that can be placed in any room to ensure it’s being heated or cooled to your specifications.
-Comes with a step-by-step DIY installation guide -Compatible with Google Assistant, Apple Home Kit, Samsung SmartThings, and IFTTT devices -Lets you play music from Spotify through its embedded speakers
-Most expensive thermostat in this review -Doesn’t work with some variable-speed heating and cooling units
This non-programmable thermostat from Honeywell is a no-fuss model that allows you to control your system through simple buttons and switches.
-Uses precise comfort control to keep your home within one degree of your set temperature -Has a backlit digital display for nighttime use -Made in the United States
-Many customers complained of poor customer support from Honeywell -Some customers had difficulty installing the thermostat
While this thermostat isn’t smart, it offers a programming option that allows you to set preferred temperatures for every day of the week.
-Offers a copy and paste feature that allows you to input the same temperature schedule for multiple days with the touch of a button -Has a sleek, modern design with its glass screen -Protected by a one-year limited warranty
-Not compatible with baseboard heaters -Doesn’t include the required AAA batteries
