Best Smart Home Thermostats 2024 Updated April 2024

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Best Smart Home Thermostats 2024 Updated April 2024

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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
Picked by 1180 people this week!
Picked by 1180 people this week!

9.9

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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

9.6

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9.6

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

9.6

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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

9.3

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Certified Refurbished 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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Certified Refurbished 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

9.2

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Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable, Touch Screen, Energy Star, Alexa Ready, C-Wire Requi...
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 RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable, Touch Screen, Energy Star, Alexa Ready, C-Wire Requi...
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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9.0

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

8.9

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8.9

ecobee Smart Sensor 2 Pack - Comfort, Security, Energy Savings - Smart Home - Compatible with ecobee Smart Thermostats for Home...
Programmable: Yes, with auto-scheduling
Compatibility: Ecobee thermostats
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Ecobee thermostats

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ecobee Smart Sensor 2 Pack - Comfort, Security, Energy Savings - Smart Home - Compatible with ecobee Smart Thermostats for Home...
Programmable: Yes, with auto-scheduling
Compatibility: Ecobee thermostats
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Ecobee thermostats

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8.8

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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8.6

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

8.4

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8.4

Sensi Smart Thermostat, 100 Years Of Expertise, Wi-Fi, Data Privacy, Programmable, Easy DIY Install, Works With Alexa, Energy S...
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Vera

8.4

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Sensi Smart Thermostat, 100 Years Of Expertise, Wi-Fi, Data Privacy, Programmable, Easy DIY Install, Works With Alexa, Energy S...
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Vera

8.3

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8.3

Google Nest Learning Thermostat - Programmable Smart Thermostat for Home - 3rd Generation Nest Thermostat - Works with Alexa - ...
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 - Programmable Smart Thermostat for Home - 3rd Generation Nest Thermostat - Works with Alexa - ...
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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9.9

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9.9

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
Picked by 1180 people this week!
Picked by 1180 people this week!

9.9

1
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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Best Smart Thermostat
1. Google Nest Smart Thermostat
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2. Emerson Sensi Touch Smart Thermostat
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3. Amazon Smart Thermostat (Refurbished)
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4. Honeywell Home Wi-Fi Color Smart Thermostat
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5. ecobee3 lite Smart Thermostat
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6. ecobee SmartSensor 2 Pack
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7. Honeywell Home Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat
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8. Amazon Smart Thermostat
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9. Emerson Sensi Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat
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Deal
Save 32% Save 23% Save 29% Save 32% Save 21% Save 21% Save 24%
Deal Save 32% Save 23% Save 29% Save 32% Save 21% Save 21% Save 24%
Programmable
Yes, with auto-scheduling 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, with auto-scheduling Yes, 7-day schedule
Programmable
Yes, with auto-scheduling 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, with auto-scheduling Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility
95% of HVAC systems Most 24V HVAC systems Most 24V HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems Ecobee thermostats 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems
Compatibility
95% of HVAC systems Most 24V HVAC systems Most 24V HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems Ecobee thermostats 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required
No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No
C-Wire Required
No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No
Smart Home Integrations
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, iOS, Android, Nest Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings Amazon Alexa Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS, Android Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, iOS, Android, Vera Ecobee thermostats Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, iOS, Android Amazon Alexa Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Vera
Smart Home Integrations
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, iOS, Android, Nest Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings Amazon Alexa Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS, Android Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, iOS, Android, Vera Ecobee thermostats Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, iOS, Android Amazon Alexa Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Vera

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