Best Smart Thermostats Updated December 2024

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Best Smart Thermostats
2024 Buyer's GuideUpdated December 2024
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Google Nest Thermostat - Smart Thermostat for Home - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Charcoal
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, iOS, Android, Nest
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Picked by 1839 people this week!
Picked by 1839 people this week!

10.0

1
Google Nest Thermostat - Smart Thermostat for Home - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Charcoal
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, iOS, Android, Nest

9.9

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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

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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

9.7

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9.7

Google Nest Learning Thermostat - 3rd Gen (2015) - Programmable Smart Thermostat for Home - Works with Alexa - Stainless Steel
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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Google Nest Learning Thermostat - 3rd Gen (2015) - Programmable Smart Thermostat for Home - Works with Alexa - Stainless Steel
Programmable: Yes, with auto-scheduling
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Nest

9.4

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9.4

ecobee3 Lite Smart Thermostat - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Works with Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant - Energy Star Certified...
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, iOS, Android, Vera

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ecobee3 Lite Smart Thermostat - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Works with Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant - Energy Star Certified...
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, iOS, Android, Vera

9.3

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9.3

ecobee New Smart Thermostat Premium with Smart Sensor and Air Quality Monitor - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Works with Siri,...
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, iOS, Android
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ecobee New Smart Thermostat Premium with Smart Sensor and Air Quality Monitor - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Works with Siri,...
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, iOS, Android

9.1

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9.1

Amazon Smart Thermostat – Save money and energy - Works with Alexa and Ring - C-wire required
Programmable: Yes, with auto-scheduling
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa
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Amazon Smart Thermostat – Save money and energy - Works with Alexa and Ring - C-wire required
Programmable: Yes, with auto-scheduling
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa

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8.8

Honeywell Home RTH7600D 7-Day Programmable Touchscreen Thermostat
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: None

8.8

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Honeywell Home RTH7600D 7-Day Programmable Touchscreen Thermostat
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: None

8.6

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8.6

Honeywell Home RTH6580WF Wi-Fi 7-Day Programmable Thermostat
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
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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8.5

ecobee New Smart Thermostat Enhanced - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Works with Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant - Energy Star Ce...
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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ecobee New Smart Thermostat Enhanced - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Works with Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant - Energy Star Ce...
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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8.4

Honeywell Home Home RTH6360D1002 Programmable Thermostat, 5-2 Schedule, 1-Pack, White
Programmable: Yes, 5-2-day schedule
Compatibility: Most 24V HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: None

8.4

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Honeywell Home Home RTH6360D1002 Programmable Thermostat, 5-2 Schedule, 1-Pack, White
Programmable: Yes, 5-2-day schedule
Compatibility: Most 24V HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: None

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Google Nest Thermostat - Smart Thermostat for Home - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Charcoal
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, iOS, Android, Nest
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Picked by 1839 people this week!
Picked by 1839 people this week!

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Google Nest Thermostat - Smart Thermostat for Home - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Charcoal
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, iOS, Android, Nest

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1. Google Nest Charcoal Smart Thermostat
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3. Google Nest Learning Smart Thermostat (3rd Gen)
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5. ecobee Premium Smart Thermostat
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10. Honeywell Home RTH6360D1002 Thermostat
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Programmable
Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, with auto-scheduling Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, with auto-scheduling Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, with auto-scheduling Yes, 5-2-day schedule
Programmable
Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, with auto-scheduling Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, with auto-scheduling Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, with auto-scheduling Yes, 5-2-day schedule
Compatibility
95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems Most 24V HVAC systems
Compatibility
95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems Most 24V HVAC systems
C-Wire Required
No Yes No Yes No No No Yes Yes No
C-Wire Required
No Yes No Yes No No No Yes Yes No
Smart Home Integrations
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, iOS, Android, Nest Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS, Android Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Nest Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, iOS, Android, Vera Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, iOS, Android Amazon Alexa None Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS, Android Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, iOS, Android None
Smart Home Integrations
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, iOS, Android, Nest Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS, Android Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Nest Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, iOS, Android, Vera Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, iOS, Android Amazon Alexa None Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS, Android Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, iOS, Android None

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