Best Smart Thermostats Updated February 2026

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Best Smart Thermostats
2026 Buyer's GuideUpdated February 2026
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9.9

Honeywell Home RTH9585WF1004 Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable, Touch Screen, Energy Star, Alexa Ready, Gray
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS, Android

9.9

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Honeywell Home RTH9585WF1004 Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable, Touch Screen, Energy Star, Alexa Ready, Gray
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS, Android
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9.7

ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential - Energy Star Certified programmable Wi-Fi Thermostat - Works with Siri, Alexa, and Google As...
Programmable: Yes, with auto-scheduling
Compatibility: 85% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Goggle Home, Apple HomeKit
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9.7

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ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential - Energy Star Certified programmable Wi-Fi Thermostat - Works with Siri, Alexa, and Google As...
Programmable: Yes, with auto-scheduling
Compatibility: 85% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Goggle Home, Apple HomeKit
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9.5

Nest T3016US - Programmable Thermostat
Programmable: Yes, with auto-scheduling
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Nest

9.5

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Nest T3016US - Programmable Thermostat
Programmable: Yes, with auto-scheduling
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Nest
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9.4

Google Nest Thermostat - Smart Thermostat for Home - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Sand
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 85% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Home
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9.4

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Google Nest Thermostat - Smart Thermostat for Home - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Sand
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 85% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Home
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9.2

ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Works with Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant - Energy Star Certif...
Programmable: Yes, with auto-scheduling
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, iOS, Android
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9.2

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ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Works with Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant - Energy Star Certif...
Programmable: Yes, with auto-scheduling
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, iOS, Android
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9.1

Honeywell Home RTH8800WF2022, T5 WiFi Smart Thermostat, 7 Day-Programmable Touchscreen, Alexa Ready, Geofencing Technology, Ene...
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, iOS, Android
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9.1

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Honeywell Home RTH8800WF2022, T5 WiFi Smart Thermostat, 7 Day-Programmable Touchscreen, Alexa Ready, Geofencing Technology, Ene...
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, iOS, Android
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9.0

Like-New Amazon Smart Thermostat – ENERGY STAR certified, DIY install, Works with Alexa – C-wire required
Programmable: Yes, with auto-scheduling
Compatibility: Most 24V HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa
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9.0

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Like-New Amazon Smart Thermostat – ENERGY STAR certified, DIY install, Works with Alexa – C-wire required
Programmable: Yes, with auto-scheduling
Compatibility: Most 24V HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa
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8.9

meross Smart Thermostat for Home, WiFi Thermostat Works with Matter, Alexa, Apple Home, Google Assistant, App & Voice Control, ...
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit

8.9

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meross Smart Thermostat for Home, WiFi Thermostat Works with Matter, Alexa, Apple Home, Google Assistant, App & Voice Control, ...
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit
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8.7

Honeywell Home RTH9600WF Smart Color Thermostat ENERGY STAR Wi-Fi Programmable Touchscreen Alexa Ready - C-Wire Required
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: Most 24V HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT, Samsung SmartThings
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Honeywell Home RTH9600WF Smart Color Thermostat ENERGY STAR Wi-Fi Programmable Touchscreen Alexa Ready - C-Wire Required
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: Most 24V HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT, Samsung SmartThings
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8.6

Honeywell Home RTH6580WF Wi-Fi 7-Day Programmable Thermostat, White
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS, Android

8.6

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Honeywell Home RTH6580WF Wi-Fi 7-Day Programmable Thermostat, White
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS, Android

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9.9

Honeywell Home RTH9585WF1004 Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable, Touch Screen, Energy Star, Alexa Ready, Gray
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS, Android

9.9

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Honeywell Home RTH9585WF1004 Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable, Touch Screen, Energy Star, Alexa Ready, Gray
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS, Android

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Best Smart Thermostat
1. Honeywell Home Wi-Fi Color Smart Thermostat
HONEYWELL Preview HONEYWELL Preview
HONEYWELL
at Amazon
2. Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential
ECOBEE Preview ECOBEE Preview
ECOBEE
at Amazon
3. Google Nest Learning Smart Thermostat (3rd Gen)
GOOGLE Preview GOOGLE Preview
GOOGLE
at Amazon
Popular
4. Google Nest Smart Thermostat
GOOGLE Preview GOOGLE Preview
GOOGLE
at Amazon
Premium Pick
5. Ecobee 2022 Smart Thermostat
ECOBEE Preview ECOBEE Preview
ECOBEE
at Amazon
6. Honeywell Home Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat
HONEYWELL Preview HONEYWELL Preview
HONEYWELL
at Amazon
7. Amazon Smart Thermostat (Refurbished)
AMAZON Preview AMAZON Preview
AMAZON
at Amazon
8. Meross Smart Thermostat
MEROSS Preview MEROSS Preview
MEROSS
at Amazon
9. Honeywell RTH9600WF Smart Thermostat
HONEYWELL Preview HONEYWELL Preview
HONEYWELL
at Amazon
Best Value
10. Honeywell RTH6580WF Home Wi-Fi Thermostat
HONEYWELL Preview HONEYWELL Preview
HONEYWELL
at Amazon
Deal
Save 21% Save 5% Save 37% Save 36% Save 7% Save 50%
Deal Save 21% Save 5% Save 37% Save 36% Save 7% Save 50%
Programmable
Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, with auto-scheduling Yes, with auto-scheduling Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, with auto-scheduling Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, with auto-scheduling Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, 7-day schedule
Programmable
Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, with auto-scheduling Yes, with auto-scheduling Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, with auto-scheduling Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, with auto-scheduling Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility
95% of HVAC systems 85% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 85% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems Most 24V HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems Most 24V HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems
Compatibility
95% of HVAC systems 85% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 85% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems Most 24V HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems Most 24V HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required
Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
C-Wire Required
Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Smart Home Integrations
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS, Android Amazon Alexa, Goggle Home, Apple HomeKit Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Nest Amazon Alexa, Google Home Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, iOS, Android Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, iOS, Android Amazon Alexa Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit Amazon Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT, Samsung SmartThings Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS, Android
Smart Home Integrations
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS, Android Amazon Alexa, Goggle Home, Apple HomeKit Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Nest Amazon Alexa, Google Home Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, iOS, Android Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, iOS, Android Amazon Alexa Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit Amazon Alexa, Google Home, IFTTT, Samsung SmartThings Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS, Android

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