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The best smart thermostat­s of 2023

- Rachel Murphy, Whitson Gordon and David Ellerby Reviewed.com | USA TODAY NETWORK

BEST OVERALL

Nest Learning Thermostat, 3rd Gen

The Nest Learning Thermostat is easy to install, simple to control from anywhere, and works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

Pros

Works with Alexa and Google Assistant

Intuitive

Support temperatur­e sensors

Cons

There are plenty of options when it comes to great smart home devices, but few have the potential to impact your overall comfort more than a programmab­le thermostat. ● If you want to remotely control the temperatur­e in your home, save energy and money on utility bills with more efficient heating/cooling, or just want to engage in the longstandi­ng thermostat war with your significan­t other from anywhere in the world, a programmab­le Wi-fi thermostat is for you. ● But where to start? We offer you the best smart thermostat­s on the market right now.

Does not support Apple Homekit

BEST TRADITIONA­L-STYLE

Sensi Touch 2 (2023)

An intuitive touchscree­n, great temperatur­e accuracy, and remote sensing make this a solid smart thermostat pick.

Pros

Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Samsung Smartthing­s

Intuitive touchscree­n

Excellent temperatur­e control

Remote temperatur­e sensing

Cons

Basic styling

BEST VALUE

Google Nest Thermostat

The Nest Thermostat offers several of the same features as the more robust Nest Learning Thermostat but at a fraction of the cost.

Pros

Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant

Google Home app is easy to use

Works well

Cons

No native integratio­n with Apple Homekit

Trim kit is additional cost

Doesn’t work with Nest Temperatur­e Sensors

DAVE ELLERBY/REVIEWED

BEST FOR SMART HOME

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (2022)

Lavishly smart, the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium can control a wider than average amount of HVAC systems and smart home features.

Pros

Great smart features

Multiple HVAC system control

Useful zone scheduling

Cons

Pricey

Requires specific wiring

BEST WITH VOICE CONTROL

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (2022)

This smart thermostat connects to Wi-fi and heeds to voice commands. Even without those extra flourishes, it has high temperatur­e sensing accuracy.

Pros

Excellent temperatur­e regulation

Built-in Alexa and Siri voice control

Radar sensor detects when you are home

Compatible with Alexa, Apple Home Kit, Samsung Smartthing­s, Google Assistant, and IFTTT

Cons

Can not be installed in a heat-only 2-wire system

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LEIGH HARRINGTON/REVIEWED The Nest Learning Thermostat is controlled by dial or smart app.
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ELLERBY/REVIEWED
DAVE The Sensi Touch 2 smart thermostat offers excellent smart features. ELLERBY/REVIEWED
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This smart thermostat is equipped to control lots of systems in your home, beyond the HVAC basics.
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RACHEL MURPHY/ The Nest Thermostat’s display REVIEWED
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DAVID The Ecobee Enhanced ELLERBY/REVIEWED

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