Smart thermostats that save energy and work with your favorite voice assistant.
Your 1st or 2nd gen Nest still heats and cools from the wall, so replace it only if you need remote control, notifications or voice commands. The ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium is a strong swap if you want Alexa or Apple Home.
Yes, ecobee thermostats work without a subscription. Scheduling, app control, voice assistants, and energy reports do not require a monthly plan. Paid plans apply to optional extras such as ecobee's camera and security services, not the thermostat.
The Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) is the better pick if you want sensors and a premium display, while the Google Nest Thermostat is the smarter buy for simple, low-cost savings.
The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium is the better pick for most households thanks to built-in voice control, an air quality sensor, and broad smart home support, while the Honeywell Home T9 is a good fit if you want a simple touchscreen and room sensors at a gentler learning curve.
The Google Nest Learning Thermostat is the better pick for most households that want a thermostat that builds its own schedule, while the Honeywell Home T9 wins if you want a familiar touchscreen and smart room sensors that prioritize the rooms you actually use.
The ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium is the better pick if you want built-in room sensing and air quality tracking out of the box, while the Google Nest Learning Thermostat wins for households that want a thermostat that quietly builds its own schedule and fits a Google Home setup.
The ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium is our top pick for large homes, since it supports the most remote sensors of any major brand and pairs that with a built-in air quality monitor and voice assistant.
The Google Nest Thermostat (2020) is our top pick for homes without a C-wire, since its power-stealing design works on most 24V systems without an adapter kit at the furnace.
The Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) is our top pick for Google Home households, since it's built by Google itself and pairs with the Google Home app and Assistant with no workarounds needed.
The Google Nest Thermostat (2020) is our top pick for renters, since it installs without tools, works on most 24V systems, and lets you swap the old thermostat back in when your lease ends.