Best Smart Thermostat Deals: Big Savings on Google Nest, Honeywell, GE and More – CNET

With how expensive things are getting, being able to save money on utilities can be useful in keeping the overall bills down at the end of the month. One thing that takes up a lot of electricity is the AC in your home, and by switching out to a smart thermostat you can help bring your bill down. It won’t do it by just magically bringing the cost of electricity down, but it can help you keep track of your usage, switch it off when you aren’t at home, and bring it back home when you’re also there. Also, just being able to control your AC from anywhere in the house is pretty handy, and some smart thermostats can learn your schedule and adjust automatically, so you don’t have to worry about setting the thermostat.

Smart home devices like smart thermostats can be expensive. Some models can start at $200 or more. If you’re a budget-conscious buyer, there are some great deals out there that’ll help you snag one for less. We’ve rounded up some of the best smart thermostat deals currently available, with a variety of options for just about every budget. 

Best smart thermostat deals

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With a color display and touchscreen controls, the Emerson Sensi Touch is an inexpensive option worth considering, thanks to its current savings offering. Despite its relatively low price, the device doesn’t skimp on smart features with support for Alexa, Google Assistant and HomeKit. You can grab the white model on Best Buy, which is going for just $111, compared to the silver model that’s going for $169. 

If you prefer one of the other color options, Amazon has a deal on the black one going for $125, while the silver one is going for $144.

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The Nest Learning Thermostat is Google’s premier thermostat. You get all the functionality of the cheaper Nest thermostat and a few more bells and whistles. The Learning Thermostat works with Google Assistant and Alexa and learns your schedule to make adjustments to your heating and cooling settings accordingly.

Read our Google Nest Learning Thermostat review.

GE Lighting's Cync smart thermostat. GE Lighting's Cync smart thermostat.

GE Lighting

This thermostat is a Wi-Fi- and Bluetooth-enabled thermostat that works with Alexa and Google Home and has a touchscreen display. It doesn’t require a C-wire, which should make for easier installation than some of the other smart thermostats listed here. 

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Amazon

The Amazon Smart Thermostat is not currently on sale, but it’s our overall favorite smart thermostat on the market right now, and even at full price it’s a solid value (as well as the lowest-priced option on this list). It offers the basics like remote temperature control using the companion app, and voice control if you have an Alexa-enabled smart speaker. That said, you can grab this bundle that includes a C-Wire Power Adapter for $102, which is $5 off the usual price.

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