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The new August View video doorbell doesn’t require existing doorbell wiring
August is also ditching the square form factor used in its earlier offerings.
Whether your smart home uses an Amazon Echo, Google Home, or Apple HomePod, this budget-priced thermostat will fit right in.
Johnson Controls GLAS smart thermostat review: Hey Cortana, I’m cold!
No smart thermostat is more beautiful, but is that enough to justify a sky-high price tag?
Nest Temperature Sensor review: An easy recommendation for Nest thermostat owners
Monitoring the temperature in more than one location makes the Nest smart thermostat even smarter.
Ambi Climate 2 review: An intelligent alternative for controlling a room air conditioner
Nest-like features enable the second-generation Ambi Climate to learn just how cool you like to be.
Lux Kono smart thermostat review: Low-priced and well-connected, but light on advanced features
This is essentially a reboot of the Lux Geo in a smaller package with a swappable faceplate.
Bosch Connected Control BCC100 Wi-Fi thermostat review: Pretty to look at, easy to program
It’s not as slick as some of its competitors, but it can control the humidifiers and dehumidifiers others don’t.
Ecobee4 smart thermostat review: Retains the great functions of the Ecobee3, and adds Alexa
Our favorite smart thermostat gets a little smarter thanks to Alexa, but it's otherwise identical to the previous generation.
Ecobee3 Lite smart thermostat review: The lower price comes at the expense of a signature feature
You can add the missing sensors back, but not cost effectively.
Tado Smart AC Control review: An even better way to make your dumb air conditioner smarter
Connecting your A/C to your smartphone and smart home will save you smart money.
Nest Thermostat E review: Plastic replaces stainless steel and glass to achieve a lower price tag
Nest's latest thermostat is a whole lot cheaper, but it's not boring.
Sensibo Sky A/C controller review: Control your room air conditioner from anywhere
While the app is still under construction and the price is a bit off-putting, this device should help reduce your electric bill.
This is a smart and stylish thermostat, but it’s not in the same league as Nest or Ecobee.
If you need to know the exact temperature and humidity inside your home, this stylish comfort gauge can work in concert with your HomeKit-based smart home.
Honeywell Lyric T5 smart thermostat review: Not as advanced as some, but less expensive than many
The Lyric T5 lacks motion sensors and fancy algorithms, and it doesn’t work with some HVAC components, but you might decide its price tag makes up for it.