Amazon Prime Day it’s almost here, so the deals are starting to go. The company’s own Smart Thermostat down to just $5630 percent off. The typical price is $80, so this is a legit deal. This is not a record low price, but it is very close.
This is a fantastic smart thermostat with a wide range of features. It connects with Alexa, so you can lie in bed and order it to get the right temperature. If your vocal cords are dry, adjustments can also be made through the Alexa app on your phone. App control lets you change your home’s temperature remotely, which is handy when you’re on your way home from work.
It’s basically a Honeywell thermostat packed with Amazon’s smart technology, so it’s durable, easy to use, and reliable. It’s likely that such a smart thermostat will help you save on monthly energy bills, as you can set schedules or make adjustments while you’re on vacation, for example.
On the downside, it’s a real thermostat, so a C-wire connection or power adapter is required. Both of these kits are sold separately. Package with C-wire connector is also on sale For $78.
It lacks a few features found in some of its more expensive competitors, such as the Google Nest thermostat. There is no touch screen and motion sensor. Sound and software controls more than make up for these shortcomings.
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