The winter season has been rough, and temperatures show record-breaking numbers, and since heating and cooling comprise almost half of the electric bill in a household, those who wish to save money usually switch to smart tech.
This is where the smart thermostat comes in. Smart thermostats, just like other smart devices, allow the users to remotely control the home's temperature through mobile or internet-connected devices.
This feature makes the operation more convenient, and it also has greater control of heating and cooling, thus saving a great amount of energy.
In order to get the best smart thermostat in the market, there are a lot of things that you need to consider before buying one. The smart thermostat needs to be user-friendly, considering that you are not the only one who will use it, and there will be elders in the house who need to use it.
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Suppose you are also looking into saving some money on the electricity bill, especially now that the weather is unpredictable. In that case, you can switch to a smart thermostat that adjusts the temperature for you. This is also perfect for those who put the heater or AC on for hours and forgets to turn it off or leave them on high.
A smart thermostat with geofencing is also a great purchase, so it will be easy for you to program the thermostat and turn the temperature lower when you leave the house, and turn it back up when you return home.
You also need to think about your house's size and if you have any rooms that don't get as hot or cold as you'd like. If that's the case, you should consider a smart thermostat that comes with, or at least supports, remote sensors.
With that said, here are the best smart thermostats in the market right now.
Ecobee Smart Thermostat
If you are looking for a great thermostat that has the newest functionalities, less expensive, and if you are okay without Alexa, then the Ecobee 3 Lite is the one for you.
Costing only $80, the Ecobee 3 Lite has a color touchscreen, intuitive interface, and deep smart home integration. Also, Ecobee also updated the Lite model for it to work with remote sensors so you can set it to keep the heat on until the room reaches a certain temperature.
The smart thermostat also works with Google Assitant, Apple HomeKit, and Alexa, but Amazon's voice assistant is not built into the thermostat. It also does not support HVAC accessories, so you can't use it if you have two-stage heating and cooling.
It also does not have 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 aside from helping you save money, their functionalities and features can make it easier for you to change the temperature inside your house.
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Written by Sieeka Khan
