Smart thermostats
Smart thermostats, judged on scheduling, energy savings and the app.
The best smart thermostat, according to professional reviewers, is the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium: critic score 86 out of 100 from 4 reviews, 4 of them positive. Most praised: smart features and design. Most common complaint: price.
- 1Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium86
- 2Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)84
- 3Amazon Smart Thermostat82
- 4Honeywell Home T980
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
4 professional reviewers tested the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: smart features and design. Most common complaint: price.
The catch: It is pricey and needs a C-wire or extender kit.
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
3 of these 4 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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How do they compare?
| Product | Score | Reviews | Agreement | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium | 86 | 4 (early) | Medium | Best overall |
| Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) | 84 | 11 | High | Best for design |
| Amazon Smart Thermostat | 82 | 9 | High | Best budget pick |
| Honeywell Home T9 | 80 | 6 | High | Best for larger homes |
Not scored yet
We publish a score only once at least 4 professional reviews of the exact model exist.
- Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential · 1 of 4 reviews needed
- Google Nest Thermostat · 1 of 4 reviews needed
Common questions
What is the best smart thermostat?
The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium, with a critic score of 86 from 4 professional reviews. Most praised: smart features and design. Most common complaint: price.
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium vs Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen): which is better?
Critics score the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium 86 and the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) 84. We list the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) under “Best for design”. Its main drawback: it is among the most expensive options.