There are a number of reasons why you might want to automate your heating and air conditioning systems with a smart thermostat. Whether for convenience, energy efficiency, or that "cool" factor, connected smart thermostat are an excellent investment. There are many great options if you are in the Amazon system. The ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control has a room sensor and is easy to use.

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It's only been two years since ecobee launched the ecobee4 with a built-in voice assistant. We had to use another device to talk to Amazon. The concept was well received. Ecobee has followed up on the success of the ecobee4 with its newer Smart Thermostat with Voice Control, which is similar to the popular Nest Thermostat.

What is new or better? The design is cleaner and has a more vivid touch display. You don't have to shout to lower the AC because it has a quad-core processor. You can ask the ecobee SmartThermostat for weather or news updates or even play your music with the built-in Amazon voice assistant. What is the age of the Jetsons?

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The ecobee3 lite smart thermostat is a few years old but still a great value. It doesn't have the fancy features of the Smart Thermostat with Voice Control, but you can use your existing devices to monitor and manage it.

Smart sensors are not included in the ecobee3's base configuration. It works with any of the individual ecobee sensors you may have. If you want to change the settings whenever you want, you can just march up to it and tap away on its touchscreen.

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It should come as no surprise that it is also in the smart thermostat game since it is one of the well-established names in the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning world. The Sensi Touch wi-fi smart thermostat is a great option for any home because of its large, bright touch screen, compatibility with Amazon, and Apple HomeKit, and more.

The device will give you historical data to help you make better heating and cooling choices. It can alert you to temperature swings or high humidity. If your unit has the latest features, you don't have to worry about it.

The display unit's large size might not fit in with everyone's home decor because the color screen will change to reflect its status. Some reviewers have said that the integration is a bit limited. You can ask the assistant to change the temperature, but not change the mode or schedule.

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It's not the only game in town when it comes to smart thermostats. The reason that it would have several strong entries when it comes to smart devices is that it has been building great thermostats for a long time. The RTH9585WF 1004 is an excellent alternative to ecobee and is compatible with most major voice assistants.

There is a modern flair to the design of the RTH9585WF 1004. You can change the background color to match your taste. The display area of the 4.5 inch device is more than other similar devices. You can see more data at once, such as a five-day forecast. When your system needs service, it will alert you on screen and in the app. With its Smart Response Technology, it learns your heating and cooling preferences.

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Even though the Nest brand is owned and controlled by the internet giant, their smart thermostat can still work with other devices. The cheapest and easiest to use thermostat is the Nest Thermostat.

If you want to control the thermostat remotely, you'll need an echo speaker. The device doesn't include all of the bells and whistles of a more expensive thermostat, but it does a good job of controlling the temperature. What other things do you need?

One of the many IFTTT applet recipes can be used to connect your devices, even if you don't have an Amazon account. There is a logo in the bottom right of the cards.

You really need to have a common wire in order to make sure the thermostat works as you want it to. It's worth pointing out that you have to use the Google Home app to control the thermostat, and while we usually like the app, it's not an optimal experience for controlling the thermostat. There's more reason to ask.

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The bigger brother of the T5 Plus doesn't have the screen real estate or display functions that the newer model does, but it does have a few tricks up its sleeve. It also has the ability to dogeofencing out of the box. The temperature can be controlled based on where you are. You can lower the air when you leave work or turn on the heat when you get to your house.

This device has many of the same features as the RTH958WF 1004. It learns how long it takes to achieve the right temperature and adjusts its schedule to match your preferences. It is compatible with a lot of programs.

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If you want to get into smart home controls but don't want to bother with fancy features, then this is the device for you. The iDevices Thermostat has familiar button controls and a small window that shows the temperature.

Even if you like things low-key, it's nice to be able to use your phone to control things like the temperature or the thermostat. The iDevices Thermostat is very comfortable for these users and works well.

If you want a thermostat with voice control, the ecobee SmartThermostat is the best option. You can give voice commands to the thermostat and get a better feel for your home's temperature with a room sensor included. It is an excellent investment that will help you save money on your house.

The largest and most robust of all the smart thermostats that work with voice assistants is the one that works with the Amazon platform. When weighing your options, we recommend looking for the devices that work with Amazon's assistant, but that can work across multiple platforms, as you never know if you might change assistants or sell your home to someone who is comfortable with a different platform. This list has you covered.