The winter season has been harsh, and temperatures show record numbers, and heating and cooling account for almost half of the electricity bill in a household, those who want to save money usually switch to smart technology.

This is where the smart thermostat comes in. Smart thermostats, like other smart devices, allow users to remotely control their home temperature via mobile or internet-connected devices.

This feature makes the operation more convenient and also has more control over heating and cooling, thus saving a large amount of energy.

To get the best smart thermostat on the market, there are a lot of things you need to consider before buying one. The smart thermostat should be easy to use, as you are not the only one who will use it and there will be old people in the house who need to use it.

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Suppose you are going to save some money on your electricity bill, especially now that the weather is unpredictable. In this case, you can switch to a smart thermostat that regulates the temperature for you. This is also perfect for those who have put the heater on or off for hours on end and forget to turn it off or leave it up.

A smart geofencing thermostat is also a great purchase, so it will be easy for you to program the thermostat and reduce the temperature when you leave the house and return it when you return home.

You also need to think about the size of your home and whether you have rooms that do not heat up or are as cold as you would like. If this is the case, you should consider a smart thermostat that comes with or at least supports remote sensors.

That being said, here are the best smart thermostats on the market right now.

Ecobee smart thermostat

The Ecobee Smart Thermostat is one of the best Alexa compatible devices as it has all the features of Alexa, including messaging, calling and Drop-In.

This smart thermostat has a much better speaker and also supports Spotify, so you can play songs if you're looking for a device that offers some background music at home.

This is an economical way to get Alexa in a room if you don't want to connect it to another smart speaker. The new Ecobee has also redesigned the remote sensors that have better battery life and better battery life.

However, it has a plastic design that may not look very good when configured and looks dated. It is also massive for a thermostat.

Nest Learning Thermostat v.3

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Nest Smart Thermostat V3

The original smart thermostat was Nest Learning Thermostat, and its overall design is still one of the best. The third version of this smart thermostat owned by Google has a larger and clearer display. This thermostat learns about user behavior and can change the temperature when someone is at home.

Although the thermostat has a circular retro style design, it has a stainless steel finish. It also comes in a variety of finishes, including polished steel, brass, white and cooper.

However, this smart thermostat cannot monitor the temperature in different rooms and also does not support Apple HomeKit.

Honeywell RTH8580WF Wi-Fi thermostat

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Honeywell smart thermostat

The Honeywell RTH6580WF Wi-Fi Thermostat is the best smart thermostat you can get if you have a tight budget. This thermostat offers the same features as the rest, but it won't cost you much.

Users can control the Honeywell RTH6580WF from their smartphones and connect it to Google Assistant and Alexa, which allows users to change the temperature with their voice, but connect it with other smart home products.

The Honeywell Home ecosystem also has a wide range of partners such as Apple HomeKit, Arlo, Lutron, SmartThings, Kwikset Kevo and many more.

However, it does not have the capabilities of remote sensors that are found in the latest models. But if you are looking for a thermostat with basic features, this is the one to get.

Sensible sky

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Sky Sensibo thermostat

Sensibo Sky is perfect for older homes or apartments, especially those that rely on IR window air conditioners.

Sensibo Sky is not expensive because it costs only about $ 100 and is very easy to set up. It can be associated with the A / C unit of the window in an instant. While Sensibo Sky does not display the temperature, it has a wonderful and discreet design.

This smart thermostat is also remotely controlled and also allows you to create programs for when it should be turned off and on. It also has geofencing, so you can turn on the AC.

You can even get the newer version of Sensibo, Sensibo Air 179 USD, which also includes a motion sensor. This can be set up so that Sensibo Air automatically turns off the air conditioner when no one is home and will restart it when someone enters the room.

Ecobee3 Lite

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Ecobee 3 Lite thermostat

If you are looking for a great thermostat with the latest features, less expensive and if you are good without Alexa, then the Ecobee 3 Lite is for you.

Costing just $ 80, the Ecobee 3 Lite has a color touch screen, intuitive interface and deep smart home integration. Ecobee has also updated the Lite model to work with remote sensors so you can set it to keep the heat on until the camera reaches a certain temperature.

The smart thermostat also works with Google Assitant, Apple HomeKit and Alexa, but the Amazon voice assistant is not built into the thermostat. It also doesn't support HVAC accessories, so you can't use them if you have two-stage heating and cooling.

It also has no eco +, which takes note of your schedule and recommends changes so you can save money on electricity.

Smart thermostats can literally change your life at home, because in addition to helping you save money, their functionalities and features can make it easier for you to change the temperature in your home.

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