The Amazon Smart Thermostat ($59-$79) is recommended with a 8.1/10 consensus score across 9 expert reviews. Experts highlight exceptional value at under $80 and dead simple alexa integration. CNET says: "Great features at an unbeatable price — Alexa integration and behavior learning ..." Best for: Budget buyers, Alexa households, First-time smart home users.

Amazon Smart Thermostat — Recommended per expert consensus
Recommended9 Expert Reviews
Price Range$59-$79
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Amazon Smart Thermostat

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Consensus Score — 9 experts

8.1/10

Updated 1 week ago

Great features at an unbeatable price — Alexa integration and behavior learning at a fraction of the cost
CNET8.6/10

Key Features

  • Under $80
  • Alexa native
  • Honeywell platform
  • ENERGY STAR certified

Best For

Budget buyersAlexa householdsFirst-time smart home users

What Experts Agree On

What Experts Love

  • Exceptional value at under $80
  • Dead simple Alexa integration
  • Built on Honeywell Home platform
  • ENERGY STAR certified with utility rebate eligibility
  • Easy DIY installation (10/10 from TechGearLab)
  • Learns your behavior patterns

Common Criticisms

  • No touchscreen display
  • Alexa only — no HomeKit or Google Home
  • No room sensors available
  • Basic scheduling compared to premium models

What The Experts Say

CN
Great features at an unbeatable price — Alexa integration and behavior learning at a fraction of the cost
CNET8.6/10
WI
The best budget smart thermostat — works with a wide variety of HVAC systems and is dead simple to use
Wirecutter8/10
TE
Perfect 10/10 for DIY installation — the easiest smart thermostat to set up yourself
TechGearLab7.9/10

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