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We recently installed and tested the Nest Thermostat E as well as the Nest Temperature Sensor. The Nest Thermostat E ($169) is a cheaper version of the Nest Learning Thermostat with fewer features. The Nest Temperature Sensor ($39) is an optional accessory that adds remote temperature monitoring to 3rd Gen Nest Learning Thermostats and the Nest Thermostat E. You'll find our thoughts on these products in our Light The And Pink Tip 5Cm Of Matt Fall High Is Solid Shoe Girl 37 Single Comfortable Color Versatile Heeled New KHSKX Women Shoes In Thick 8 Shoe With And 7xwq5SWP.

The following smart thermostats have been recently released or announced:

• Lux KONO – This smart thermostat is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit. It also has exchangeable covers to match your décor. (Released in December 2017 for $149)
• Bosch Connected Control BCC100 – This thermostat has a large touchscreen display and is compatible with Amazon Alexa. (Released in September 2017 for $169)
• GLAS by Johnson Controls – This attractive thermostat has two unique features: a translucent OLED touchscreen and built-in Cortana voice controls. (Announced in January 2018, pre-orders start summer of 2018 for $319)

Why Trust Us

We ultimately make our rankings based on our experiences during testing and the results each thermostat yields, but we also do exhaustive research on consumer ratings at top online retailers and review sites to track problems we might otherwise miss. In total, we compared our results with 17 retailers and competitors to gauge each thermostat's potential.

We set three guidelines while choosing thermostats to test: First, they had to connect to a Wi-Fi network, and by extension, use a smartphone app. Second, they had to be available at retail stores and installable without professional help. Third, they had to connect to at least one other smart home product.
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We've spent hundreds of hours testing and researching thermostats since 2012. In our most recent round of testing, we looked at only three new models, so we kept each one installed for a day. To keep our results consistent, we used the same methodology this year as we did in previous tests. We also contacted industry experts for more information, including Ted Booth, head of global design at Honeywell, who gave us insights into smart home trends. We sent some questions to ecobee as well and will update our review when we hear back.

How We Tested

Ease of Installation
Installation was a large part of our testing because we wanted to confirm that it was truly a DIY project. On average, it took about 30 minutes to install each thermostat. We found that thermostats with video tutorials, online compatibility checkers and built-in levels are the easiest to install.

DIY installation isn't difficult when you have a C wire and your pre-existing wiring is long enough to reach the terminals on your new thermostat.

• Common Wire (C Wire) – A missing C wire adds some time to the installation process, and it's vital for powering features like Wi-Fi and always-on displays, as well as for extending battery life. The simplest solution is to choose a thermostat that doesn't need one, like the Nest Learning Thermostat or the Emerson Sensi. However, some thermostats, such as those by ecobee, have an adapter kit that adds a C wire to your system.
• Short Wiring – If your wiring's not long enough, you should replace the wiring with a longer strand, though it can be tough if you haven't fished wire through a wall before. It's best to pay a professional to do it for you. While they’re at it, have them add a C wire if you need one.

Usability
After installing each thermostat, we downloaded its mobile app to study the available features and determine how intuitive they are to use. In addition to our testing, we researched each thermostat to get a better picture of its long-term performance and overall customer satisfaction.

Each smartphone app can control basic functions, such as setting temperatures and schedules. However, the most impressive apps have the same user interface as the thermostat itself – this is one of the best things about the ecobee4, ecobee3 lite and Carrier Cor, since it makes using the features easy.

Since many thermostats’ automatic features work largely on their own, we didn't extensively test them in the mobile apps, but we observed each thermostat's behavior while it was active to see how it performed.

How Much do Smart Thermostats Cost?

You can expect to pay between $100 and $250 for a smart thermostat, with the average unit costing around $180. However, some utility providers offer incentives or rebates between $50 and $100 to install a smart thermostat, which can make a smart thermostat more affordable but isn't necessarily guaranteed in your area. Even without rebates, these products can usually save enough money on your energy bills over time to cancel out the higher initial costs.

What to Expect From the Best Thermostats

Before we continue, we should point out there's a small difference between programmable thermostats and their smart peers. Programmable thermostats rely on a schedule you set, with or without a smartphone app. Smart thermostats collect data about your home to make it easier to set schedules, and some even set the ideal schedule on their own. Here's what you can expect from the best thermostats:

Lower Utility Bills
Instead of setting a single, stable temperature as on a traditional thermostat, you can use a programmable thermostat to set a schedule for your home’s temperature at different times of the day. This saves money in both the short and long term by heating or cooling only when it's necessary. All programmable thermostats have schedules, but smart ones make the process of setting them easier in the following ways:

Auto-Scheduling
A smart thermostat builds on your schedule by adapting when your plans change. Some, like the Nest Learning Thermostat, auto-schedule by tracking your habits over time to learn your routines. Eventually, they may pick up on your schedule and preferences so well that you don’t need to adjust them at all. Other smart thermostats don't try to predict your schedule and instead respond to your activities.

Smart thermostats with auto-scheduling create a foundation for their programming by observing your habits and local weather patterns or by asking you simple questions. This works best when a thermostat has at least one of the following:

Usage reports let you know how much energy you use and give feedback on how you can save even more. The best smart thermostats keep a record of your energy use starting the moment you activate them. Some thermostats have icons, like the Nest Leaf, to let you know you're improving.

Motion sensors allow the thermostat to react to events outside of your regular schedule, such as if you come home from work early one day. This is an advantage if you don't interact with your thermostat very often. Unlike schedules and geofencing, however, motion sensors can't make your home comfortable before you arrive home.

Geofencing creates a zone around your house and tracks your smartphone's GPS location to activate home or away modes. This useful feature can adapt to your schedule in a way that sensors and scheduling don't always get right because it knows when you're home or not.

However, sometimes geofencing doesn't work. When we asked Booth about this he said, "There are a lot of variables that play into geofence reliability; everything from the data connection you have on your phone or the carrier you're on, or the location services." As location services improve on smartphones, this feature will become more useful.

Smart Home Integration
Some Wi-Fi thermostat manufacturers include home automation functionality so their products can link to popular smart home devices. For example, a smart lock can activate your thermostat’s away mode when you lock the door, a security camera can record a video clip when someone adjusts the temperature, and a fitness tracker can adjust the heat while you sleep.
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If you have a smart home system, make sure the thermostat you want works with it before you make your purchase. Most thermostat makers have a list of compatible smart home platforms on their website.


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