Choose the best smart thermostat

When your thermostat goes wrong: how to spot and fix a faulty thermostat

Learn how to recognize a faulty thermostat, protect your HVAC system, and decide when repair, replacement, or a smart thermostat upgrade makes sense.

by Lila-Jean Williams

Manual thermostat choices in a smart thermostat world

Learn how a manual thermostat compares with programmable and smart thermostats, its impact on energy efficiency, and when upgrading makes financial sense.

by Maya Chen

How a radiator valve with thermostat transforms everyday heating comfort

Understand how a radiator valve with thermostat improves comfort, efficiency, and control in modern heating systems, from TRVs to smart radiator valves.

by Elodie Dupont-Grimaldi

How to manage thermostat battery performance for reliable smart home comfort

Learn how thermostat battery choice, maintenance, and replacement affect smart thermostat reliability, HVAC performance, and home comfort, with clear expert guidance.

by Lila-Jean Williams

Our selection of the 5 best smart thermostats compatible with Alexa (February 2026)

Independent guide to the best smart thermostats compatible with Alexa, comparing Nest, Ecobee, and Mysa, with tips on sensors, energy savings, and privacy.

by Tomasz Nowakowski

Comparison of the 5 best touchscreen programmable thermostats (February 2026)

Independent guide to the best touchscreen programmable thermostats, comparing Nest, ecobee, Honeywell, wiring needs, smart features, and real energy savings.

by Lila-Jean Williams

Guide: the 4 best wi-Fi programmable thermostats (February 2026)

Independent guide to the best Wi‑Fi programmable thermostats, comparing Nest, Ecobee and Honeywell, with advice on features, sensors, energy savings and installation.

by Aiden Campbell

Aqara Smart Home Hub M3 Review: powerful Matter brain, but very Aqara-only

The Aqara Smart Home Hub M3 is a strong hub for people who are okay living in the Aqara ecosystem. The hardware is solid, automations run locally and reliably, and the mix of Matter, Thread, Zigbee (Aqara), Wi‑Fi, PoE, and IR in one device is genuinely practical. The IR thermostat trick with an AC p...

by Chandra Rao

Honeywell TH9320WF5003 Review: a solid Wi‑Fi thermostat if you already have a C wire

For me, the Honeywell TH9320WF5003 is a practical, slightly old-school smart thermostat that focuses on doing the basics well: accurate temperature control, solid scheduling, and reliable Wi‑Fi access. It’s not flashy, but once it’s installed and configured, you mostly forget about it, which is exac...

by Aiden Campbell

Honeywell Home T9 WiFi Smart Thermostat Review: solid smart control if you’re okay with a few quirks

The Honeywell Home T9 is a solid, no‑nonsense smart thermostat for people who care more about comfort and remote control than about having the fanciest gadget on the wall. It handles the basics well: app control is straightforward, the touchscreen is easy to use, and it works with most typical gas/o...

by Chandra Rao

Siterlink GS562A Review: A simple wired smoke alarm upgrade that actually feels modern

Overall, the Siterlink GS562A 6-pack is a practical, no-nonsense upgrade if your house is still running on old, yellowed, half-dead smoke alarms. The performance is solid: they’re loud, they interconnect properly, they don’t trigger on every bit of steam from the kitchen, and the test/silence button...

by Tomasz Nowakowski

Top 4: best learning smart thermostats (February 2026)

by Sophia de la Vega

Emerson Sensi Touch ST75 Review: a no-nonsense smart thermostat that just does its job

Overall, the Emerson Sensi Touch ST75 is a practical, no-drama smart thermostat. It doesn’t try to be the coolest gadget in your house; it just gives you reliable temperature control, an easy-to-read touchscreen, and a decent app so you can manage heating and cooling from your phone or with your voi...

by Chandra Rao

Honeywell TH8320R1003 VisionPro Review: a flexible thermostat for people who like control more than looks

After living with the Honeywell TH8320R1003 VisionPro for a while, my take is pretty clear: it’s a practical, control-focused thermostat that suits people who care more about fine-tuning their HVAC than about pretty interfaces. The temperature control is stable, the support for multi-stage systems a...

by Graham Fitzroy

Honeywell Home RTH9600WF Review: a no-nonsense smart thermostat that gets the basics right

The Honeywell Home RTH9600WF is a no-nonsense smart thermostat that does the core job well: it keeps your home at the temperature you want and lets you control it from your phone or with Alexa/Google. The color touchscreen is easy to read, the UI is simple enough for non-techy people, and once it’s...

by Fatima Al-Hassan

iLiving 18" Shutter Exhaust Fan Review: a straightforward workhorse for hot garages and attics

Overall, the iLiving 18" Wall Mounted Shutter Exhaust Fan with Thermospeed controller is a practical workhorse. It moves a solid amount of air (1736 CFM), it’s not insanely loud for a metal-bladed exhaust fan, and the built-in thermostat plus variable speed control are what make it worth considering...

by Aiden Campbell

Nest Learning Thermostat 3rd Gen Review: a smart thermostat that mostly just works

Overall, the Google Nest Learning Thermostat 3rd Gen is a solid upgrade if you actually care about controlling your heating and cooling more intelligently. It looks good on the wall, the interface is simple enough that anyone can use it, and the app makes a real difference in daily life. The learnin...

by Chandra Rao

Honeywell T6 Pro Z-Wave (TH6320ZW2003) Review: a no-nonsense smart thermostat for hubs, not for hype

The Honeywell T6 Pro Z‑Wave (TH6320ZW2003) is a practical, hub‑friendly thermostat that focuses on doing the basics right and integrating cleanly with Z‑Wave systems. It holds temperature well, supports a wide range of HVAC setups, and once you get through the slightly nerdy installer menu, it’s sta...

by Sophia de la Vega

How to find and use the Honeywell Pro Series thermostat manual PDF

Learn how to access, read, and make the most of the Honeywell Pro Series thermostat manual PDF. Get troubleshooting tips, programming guidance, and answers to common questions about your smart thermostat.

by Maya Chen

Choosing between Google Home and Apple Home for your smart thermostat

Explore the key differences between Google Home and Apple Home when it comes to managing your smart thermostat. Find out which system fits your needs best and what to consider before making a choice.

by Lila-Jean Williams