The smart thermostat has become in a way the public face of the Internet of Things. It’s a demonstration that technological uptake by the general public is driven not by how clever the ...

The Nest Learning Thermostat is always getting better, and with the fourth-generation model, it gets even more impressive.

There was one huge drawback, though: owners complained the display was too dim at times. There was no way to fix the problem, ...

A smart thermostat that can do everything. We found the bells and whistles useful, but are they worth the cost? Jon Reed is a senior editor overseeing coverage for CNET's home, energy and ...

An evaluation based on the smart features and functions associated with thermostats. Considers things like messaging, reporting, features controlled remotely via a mobile device, occupancy sensing ...

The original Nest Learning Thermostat set the bar for smart thermostats back in 2012, allowing you to control your home’s ...

Heating and cooling your home accounts for nearly half of the average home’s utility bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, so iInstalling a smart thermostat–or upgrading the one ...

Today’s home thermostats are highly efficient. Many are programmable. Some even connect with smart-home systems for remote control via a smartphone app. We decided to test a variety of home ...

Jon has first-hand experience testing home energy products such as portable power stations, home battery solutions and smart thermostats. Jon has showcased his expertise live on TV for news ...

Does not have a home/away feature. Does not have a vacation programming feature. About The Amazon Smart Thermostat S6ED3R is part of the Thermostats test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab ...

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