Amazon Smart Thermostat
Exact average 82.1 · 5 printed, 5 estimated · printed scores only: 80
10 professional reviewers tested the Amazon Smart Thermostat, and 9 recommend it. Most praised: easy setup and smart features. Most common complaint: app problems.
Reviewed by CNET, The Verge, PCMag Middle East and 7 more
The catch: It works only with Alexa and has no remote sensors.
5 of these 10 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 10 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 86CNET
CNET found the Amazon Smart Thermostat delivers most premium features at a low price, though it ties you to Alexa and lacks a touchscreen.
Read CNET review - 85The Verge
A very capable budget smart thermostat whose Hunches learning works well for the price, though it falls short of Nest in control and has multi-zone and Alexa-only limits.
Read The Verge review - 80PCMag Middle East
An inexpensive, reliable thermostat that installed easily and worked flawlessly with app, Alexa and routines.
Read PCMag Middle East review - 79TechGearLab
Lab testing found it punches above its price with excellent app-guided install and scheduling, with some interface and ecosystem limits.
Read TechGearLab review - 70Android Central
A cheap, easy-to-install thermostat with reliable Alexa control, held back by a messy app, limited voice commands and no support for multi-thermostat homes.
Read Android Central review - 89est.Tom's Guide
A very affordable, clean-looking thermostat whose Alexa Hunches automation works fairly well.
Read Tom's Guide review - 83est.Bob Vila
Presented as the best affordable smart thermostat, with easy app programming, presence detection and energy tracking.
Read Bob Vila review - 83est.Popular Science
A buying guide that names it best for Alexa households.
Read Popular Science review - 83est.CNN Underscored
Named the best Alexa thermostat after about six weeks of use, delivering strong comfort and automation for its low price.
Read CNN Underscored review - 83est.Family Handyman
Picked as the best budget smart thermostat; an editor installed it at home and saw lower electric bills.
Read Family Handyman review
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Other smart thermostats critics rate highly
Also reviewed, not yet scored
- Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential · 3 reviews so far
- Google Nest Thermostat · 3 reviews so far
Common questions
Is the Amazon Smart Thermostat worth it?
Most critics think so: 9 of 10 recommend it. It works only with Alexa and has no remote sensors.
Do critics agree about the Amazon Smart Thermostat?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (Android Central) to 89 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 19 points across 10 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Amazon Smart Thermostat?
App problems (2 of 10 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Amazon Smart Thermostat?
The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (critic score 85), top pick, narrowly.