Best smart thermostat: Reviews and buying advice

• Published in: TechHive
• Main Author: D'Aprile, Jason
• Format: Newspaper Article
• Language: English
• Published: Needham Foundry 30.08.2024
• Subjects: Adapters; Applications programs; Artificial intelligence; Bright plating; Compatibility; Cost analysis; Costs; Design; Design engineering; Display devices; Geofences; HVAC; HVAC equipment; Industrial design; Machine learning; Mobile computing; Prices; Remote sensors; Sensors; Smart buildings; Smart houses; Thermostats; Touch screens; User interface; Voice control; Voice recognition; Wire; Wiring

Read our full Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium review Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) — Best smart thermostat overall, runner-up Pros * Best-in-class industrial design * Beautiful and informative display * Supports advanced HVAC systems * Terrific energy-saving options * Matter certified Cons * Remote sensors measure only temperature, not room occupancy * Hard-to-read labels on wiring block * First installation step is confusing Price When Reviewed: $279.99 Best Prices Today: $279.99 at Best Buy$279.99 at Google Why we like the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) Considering it’s been 13 years since Nest shook up the smart thermostat market, and 9 years since it introduced a new high-end model, no one should be surprised that the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) is a beautiful piece of kit. Read our full Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) review Sensi Touch 2 — Best mid-range smart thermostat Pros * Attractive industrial design * Bright, responsive touch screen * Excellent user interface in both the app and on the thermostat * Complete feature set, including geofencing, smart home integration, robust scheduling options and remote sensor support Cons * No decorative back plate to hide blemishes or screw holes on the wall * Remote sensors not included ($40 each) * C-wire required, and adapter kit costs extra Price When Reviewed: $209.99 Best Prices Today: $176.45 at Amazon$189 at Home Depot$209.99 at Best Buy Why we like the Sensi Touch 2 Smart Thermostat The Sensi Touch 2 Smart Thermostat has many of the same features as the more expensive Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium and the Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd generation), but at a much lower price tag. Read our full Sensi Touch 2 Smart Thermostat review Amazon Smart Thermostat — Best budget-priced smart thermostat Pros * Automatically learns your heating and cooling needs * Can be controlled with Alexa voice commands * Broadly compatible with 24V HVAC systems Cons * Not compatible with Google Assistant * Not compatible with Apple HomeKit * Power adapter kit costs extra if your HVAC system doesn’t have a C-wire Best Prices Today: $51.99 at Target $63.99 at Amazon$79.99 at Best Buy Why we like the Amazon Smart Thermostat Amazon Smart Thermostat uses cloud-based machine learning to analyze how you use your HVAC system, and then uses what Amazon calls “Hunches” to predict when to heat or cool your home. Read our full Nest Thermostat review Mysa Smart Thermostat — Best smart thermostat for high-voltage heaters Pros * Wi-Fi adapter is built in, no additional-cost bridge required * Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit * Easy-to-use mobile app * Stylish industrial design Cons * Minimalist design limits the amount of information the device itself can display * Not compatible with Samsung SmartThings (compatibility was added after our review) * Wiring can seem confusing compared to the thermostat you’re replacing Price When Reviewed: $129.00 Best Prices Today: $149 at Mysa Why we like the