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Best smart thermostat in the US, according to AI
Ecobee was the brand named most often, appearing in 53 of 56 answers (94.6%). This page reports on 56 answers from ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews.
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- Best overallecobeeNamed in 94.6% of answers
- Best for google usersGoogle NestNamed in 83.9% of answers
- Best for multi-room comfort / uneven temperaturesHoneywell HomeNamed in 48.2% of answers
- Best for budgetAmazonNamed in 42.9% of answers
- Best traditional touchscreen / no c-wire optionSensiNamed in 23.2% of answers
- Best for simple installationEmersonNamed in 16.1% of answers
The smart thermostats brands AI recommends most
Share of the 56 answers that named each brand. The squares show which assistants named it.
- 1ecobeeModels named: Smart Thermostat Premium, Smart Thermostat Enhanced, SmartThermostat with Voice ControlCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 2Google NestModels named: Learning Thermostat (4th Gen), Learning Thermostat, Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen)CGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 3Honeywell HomeModels named: T9, T9 Smart Thermostat, T6 ProCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 4AmazonModels named: Smart ThermostatCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 5SensiModels named: Touch 2, Sensi Touch 2, Sensi LiteCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 6EmersonModels named: Sensi Touch 2, Sensi ST55, Sensi Touch 2 (ST76)CGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 7MysaModels named: Smart Thermostat, Smart Thermostat V2CGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 8WyzeModels named: ThermostatCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 9AqaraModels named: Thermostat Hub W200CGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 10Copeland (White-Rodgers)Models named: 80 Series, 1F83C-11NPCGPAYour brand? Add your link
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What the answers said about each brand. Prices are as quoted in the answers, not checked by us.
| Brand | Share of answers | Named by | Named best for | Models named | Prices quoted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ecobee | 94.6% | 4 of 4 | best overall, best overall for alexa, room-by-room comfort | Smart Thermostat Premium, Smart Thermostat Enhanced, SmartThermostat with Voice Control | $259.99; $250 – $259 |
| Google Nest | 83.9% | 4 of 4 | best overall, best for google users, premium design & learning | Learning Thermostat (4th Gen), Learning Thermostat, Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen) | $279.99; $279 |
| Honeywell Home | 48.2% | 4 of 4 | best for multi-room comfort / uneven temperatures, best for multiple zones or rooms, best for multi-room / problematic hot & cold spots | T9, T9 Smart Thermostat, T6 Pro | $190 – $200; ~$200 |
| Amazon | 42.9% | 4 of 4 | budget, best budget option, best budget | Smart Thermostat | $56.99; $60 – $80 |
| Sensi | 23.2% | 4 of 4 | best traditional touchscreen / no c-wire option, best for homes without a c-wire, best for simplicity | Touch 2, Sensi Touch 2, Sensi Lite | $130 – $150; ~$100 - $180 |
| Emerson | 16.1% | 3 of 4 | simple installation, room-by-room comfort & value, best traditional touchscreen | Sensi Touch 2, Sensi ST55, Sensi Touch 2 (ST76) | ~$130; ~$100 – $130 |
| Mysa | 7.1% | 2 of 4 | mini-splits, electric baseboards, in-floor heating, or mini-splits, electric baseboard heat | Smart Thermostat, Smart Thermostat V2 | – |
| Wyze | 5.4% | 1 of 4 | budget option with adapter, simple wi-fi control, budget | Thermostat | – |
| Aqara | 3.6% | 1 of 4 | best for apple/matter homes, home assistant/open ecosystem | Thermostat Hub W200 | – |
| Copeland (White-Rodgers) | 1.8% | 1 of 4 | contractor-grade build quality and precise temperature accuracy | 80 Series, 1F83C-11NP | – |
What people in the US ask, answered
Each answer is our summary of what the four assistants said.
What is the best smart thermostat in the US?
Ecobee was named best overall in many answers, with the Smart Thermostat Premium and Smart Thermostat Enhanced. Google Nest was also named best overall, with the Learning Thermostat (4th Gen). Answers quoted around $259.99 for Ecobee and around $279.99 for Google Nest.
What is the best smart thermostat for a home?
Ecobee and Google Nest were both named best overall for home use. Ecobee was named for room-by-room comfort, with the Smart Thermostat Premium. Google Nest was named for premium design and learning, with the Learning Thermostat.
Which smart thermostats do Reddit users recommend?
The assistants did not single out a brand for Reddit recommendations. Ecobee was named most overall for this category, appearing in 53 of 56 answers. Google Nest was named in 47 answers.
What is the best smart thermostat without a C-wire?
Sensi was named best for homes without a C-wire, with the Touch 2 and Sensi Lite. Emerson was also named for simple installation, with the Sensi Touch 2. Answers quoted around $130 to $150 for Sensi.
What is the best non-smart thermostat?
The assistants did not single out a brand for non-smart thermostats. Ecobee was named most overall for this category, appearing in 53 of 56 answers. Google Nest was named in 47 answers.
What is the best smart thermostat for Alexa?
Ecobee was named best overall for Alexa, with the SmartThermostat with Voice Control. Amazon was named best budget, with the Smart Thermostat. Answers quoted around $56.99 for Amazon.
What is the best smart thermostat for heat pumps?
Mysa was named for mini-splits and electric baseboard heat, with the Smart Thermostat. The assistants did not single out a brand specifically for heat pumps overall. Ecobee was named most overall for this category, appearing in 53 of 56 answers.
What is the best smart thermostat for multiple zones?
Honeywell Home was named best for multiple zones or rooms, with the T9. Emerson was named for room-by-room comfort and value, with the Sensi Touch 2. Answers quoted around $190 to $200 for Honeywell Home.
What is the best Wi-Fi smart thermostat?
Wyze was named for simple Wi-Fi control, with the Thermostat. Ecobee was named best overall, with the Smart Thermostat Premium. The assistants did not single out a brand specifically for Wi-Fi overall.
What is the best smart thermostat that works with Alexa?
Ecobee was named best overall for Alexa, with the SmartThermostat with Voice Control. Amazon was named best budget, with the Smart Thermostat. Answers quoted around $56.99 for Amazon.
What is the best smart thermostat for HomeKit?
Aqara was named best for Apple and Matter homes, with the Thermostat Hub W200. Ecobee was named best overall, with the Smart Thermostat Premium. The assistants did not single out a brand specifically for HomeKit overall.
What is the best smart thermostat in 2024?
Ecobee was named best overall, with the Smart Thermostat Premium. Google Nest was also named best overall, with the Learning Thermostat (4th Gen). Answers quoted around $259.99 for Ecobee and around $279.99 for Google Nest.
What is the best smart thermostat in 2020?
The assistants did not single out a brand for 2020. Ecobee was named most overall for this category, appearing in 53 of 56 answers. Google Nest was named in 47 answers.
What is the best smart thermostat in 2023?
The assistants did not single out a brand for 2023. Ecobee was named most overall for this category, appearing in 53 of 56 answers. Google Nest was named in 47 answers.
What is the best smart thermostat review?
The assistants did not single out a brand for reviews. Ecobee was named most overall for this category, appearing in 53 of 56 answers. Google Nest was named in 47 answers.
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How we count
We ask ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews the questions people in the US actually search for (15 for this category), asked from the US, and read every answer: 56 answers here.
A brand scores when an answer recommends it. Its rank is the share of answers that named it. Shops, review sites and brands an answer warns against are not counted. Different spellings of the same brand are merged.
This is what the assistants said on 17 October 2026, not our own opinion: we do not test products. We ask again every month. Paid listings are labelled and never change the ranking. There are no affiliate links on this page.
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