HotDealsClub.com: Ecobee.com - Smart Thermostat With Alexa for $200, posted on 05-31-2021 09:04 PM

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Ecobee.com - Smart Thermostat With Alexa for $200

About 2 or 3 times per year, Ecobee drops the price of their Smart Thermostat With Voice Control (formerly titled Ecobee 5) from $250 to $200.

The sale price is available for a limited time direct from Ecobee, at Amazon, at Best Buy, at Newegg, and at Lowe's. If choosing Amazon, you may get $10 off when paying with at least one American Express Membership Rewards point.

This model has an Alexa voice-operated smart speaker built-in. Use your voice to control the thermostat, plus it can play music and answer questions just like an Echo smart speaker. Any smart speakers you already have can also control the thermostat.

Our favorite feature of the Ecobee has been the remote temperature sensor, giving better temperature control where people want it. We put our sensor in our bedroom near where we sleep, and the Ecobee has kept the bedroom temperature consistent at night. Without the temperature sensor, the hallway-located thermostat would rely on its built-in sensor which would often be a different temperature than in our bedroom.

A popular alternative is the Nest Thermostat for $130, and a remote sensor can be added for $39. The main difference between Nest and Ecobee is how they are controlled, and the Nest does not have a built-in smart speaker.

Also, be sure to look at your electricity provider's website for deals. Some local electric companies provide smart thermostats at a discount, because their comfort features help save energy.

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