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Thermostats: what they can really do

Smart thermostats that schedule themselves and balance rooms.

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Every product at a glance

ProductWhere it standsIn one line
ecobee Smart Thermostat PremiumecobeeThermostat with an occupancy room sensor, Apple Home support and Siri or Alexa built in; $259.99.
Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)GoogleThermostat that learns your routine to build its own schedule; $279.99 with one room sensor.

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What can they do?

  • Question · Thermostats

    Can a smart thermostat work without a C-wire?

    In most homes, yes. Nest Learning Thermostat works without one through Power Sharing, and ecobee includes a Power Extender Kit; some systems still need a C-wire or adapter.

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  • Question · Thermostats

    Can a smart thermostat balance temperature room by room?

    Partly. Nest and ecobee each include a room sensor, so the thermostat can heat or cool for the room you're in rather than the hallway it's mounted in.

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  • Question · Thermostats

    Can a smart thermostat set its own schedule?

    Nest does: it learns your routine and builds the schedule itself. ecobee uses occupancy and suggests schedule changes for you to accept.

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