Best Smart Home Thermostats
Updated January 2025
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Best Smart Home Thermostats
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated January 2025
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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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Google Nest Thermostat - Smart Thermostat for Home - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Snow
Programmable: Yes, with auto-scheduling
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, iOS, Android, Nest
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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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MEROSS
meross Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard and in-Wall Heaters Work with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings, wi...
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: Electric baseboard, convector, and fan-forced systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings
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meross Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard and in-Wall Heaters Work with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings, wi...
MEROSS
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: Electric baseboard, convector, and fan-forced systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings
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ECOBEE
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...
ECOBEE
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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Emerson Sensi Touch Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat with Touchscreen Color Display, Works with Alexa, Energy Star Certified, C-wire Requ...
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: Most 24V HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings
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Emerson Sensi Touch Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat with Touchscreen Color Display, Works with Alexa, Energy Star Certified, C-wire Requ...
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: Most 24V HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings
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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
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Honeywell Home RTH9600WF Smart Color Thermostat Energy Star Wi-Fi Programmable Touchscreen Alexa Ready - C-Wire Required, Not C...
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, Not C...
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 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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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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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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