As we settle into the dead of winter, those little conveniences go a long way to keep you comfortable in your home. Smart Thermostats open up those possibilities by making it easier to adjust the temperature, saving you money on your energy bills in the process! You can make changes to your temperature schedule or change the temperature on the fly from your smartphone. You may be out of the house and you see the temperature is dropping so you want your house nice and comfortable when you get home. Or maybe you’re lying in bed on a cold winter morning and want to boost the heat so you can comfortably take on your day. You can be ready for these situations and more with a smart thermostat in your home.
There are two thermostats available from Verizon: the Amazon Smart Thermostat and the Google Nest Thermostat. Let’s take a look at these and compare them so you can decide which is best for your needs!
The Amazon Smart Thermostat can be easily controlled with the Alexa app or any Amazon Echo smart speaker. Made with Honeywell Home Thermostat Technology, this thermostat saves an average of $50 per year on energy bills. There’s a dashboard to track your energy usage and simple controls on the thermostat itself if you want to change the temperature the old-fashioned way.
App: Amazon Alexa & Amazon Echo
Apple Homekit Compatible: No
Price: $79.99
The Google Nest Thermostat learns your habits and can turn itself down to save energy when you leave the house, or can stick to any schedule that you set, plus its Savings Finger feature will give you suggestions to help you save even more on your energy bills. This thermostat is also compatible with Apple’s Homekit, so if you’re already in the Apple ecosystem you can easily control the temperature with your iPhone’s Home app.
App: Google Home & Google Assistant
Apple Homekit Compatible: Yes
Price: $129.98
Do you have either of these smart thermostats in your home? How are you using smart home accessories? Tell us below in the comments!