Summer is heating up — but so are these 4 deals on our favorite smart thermostats

Have you looked at your utility bill this summer and grimaced at the total? Between hotter summers and rising electricity costs, everyone's had to dig a bit deeper to pay their bills.
One way you can lessen what you fork over to your utility, though, is by installing one of the best smart thermostats. These devices can analyze your habits and suggest ways to modify how you cool your home — maybe you change it a degree or two, or start it a little later or earlier.
And while smart thermostats are more expensive than their older, dumber counterparts, you can find some pretty great deals right now, such as the Nest Learning Thermostat is on sale for $204 at Walmart, which is a $75 savings.
In fact, all of our favorite smart thermostats are currently on sale. Here are four deals worth checking out.
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- Amazon Smart Thermostat: was $79 now $51 @ Lowes
- Google Nest Thermostat: was $129 now $99 @ Amazon
- Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential: was $139 now $123 @ Amazon
- Google Nest Learning Thermostat (gold): was $279 now $204 @ Walmart
Best smart thermostat deals
Amazon's no-frills smart thermostat is a great option for those on a budget and who use a lot of Alexa smart devices. It uses Alexa Hunches to keep your home at the optimal temperature. Note: Amazon has it for $79, but you can get it for free in select states via mail-in rebate. Click on "rebates starting at $99" for more info.
Read our full Alexa Smart Thermostat review.
This is Google's basic-model Nest Thermostat. It doesn't have the "learning" features of the more premium model, but you can control it remotely and connect it with other smart home devices, so it can automatically adjust the temperature when you leave or return home. It's available in four colors, all at the same discount. Note: You can get it for free in select states with mail-in rebate. Click on "rebates starting at $99" above the color options for more info.
Read our full Nest Thermostat review.
The savings on this thermostat aren't huge, but every dollar counts, right? As with Ecobee's other thermostats, this one works with remote sensors (sold separately) so you can monitor the temperature in rooms all over your house, so you can more effectively keep it cool.
Read our full Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential review.
Google completely reimagined its iconic smart thermostat, and we love the new look. It works with every smart home platform, shows you more info at a glance, and is even smarter about setting the temperature just right. It comes in three colors (black, gold, and silver) to best match your decor.
Read our full Google Nest Learning Thermostat review.
Depending on the smart thermostat you buy, you may be able to get it for even less. That's because many utility companies offer rebates on smart thermostats and other energy-efficient appliances. To check for rebates, follow the links below:
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Michael A. Prospero is the U.S. Editor-in-Chief for Tom’s Guide. He oversees all evergreen content and oversees the Homes, Smart Home, and Fitness/Wearables categories for the site. In his spare time, he also tests out the latest drones, electric scooters, and smart home gadgets, such as video doorbells. Before his tenure at Tom's Guide, he was the Reviews Editor for Laptop Magazine, a reporter at Fast Company, the Times of Trenton, and, many eons back, an intern at George magazine. He received his undergraduate degree from Boston College, where he worked on the campus newspaper The Heights, and then attended the Columbia University school of Journalism. When he’s not testing out the latest running watch, electric scooter, or skiing or training for a marathon, he’s probably using the latest sous vide machine, smoker, or pizza oven, to the delight — or chagrin — of his family.
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