Top pick: Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium; Runner-up: Google Nest Learning Thermostat; Budget pick: Amazon Smart Thermostat; Our pick for smart thermostat for electric heating, After testing a number of the best smart thermostats in our own homes to find out how they perform under real-world circumstances, we think the best overall is the Ecobee Smart Thermostat, A smart thermostat makes it easy to control your home’s climate via smartphone or voice control, all while helping reduce energy costs. Some can even learn your preferences, automatically adjust based on occupancy, and provide detailed energy usage reports., We tested eight of the leading smart thermostats to see which is the best to install in your home. Three emerged as the absolute best for most users., Our favorite overall thermostat is the Google Nest, a smart option that is easy to install, simple to use, and comes at a mid-range price. Its great app allows you to set schedules and control the temperature of your home remotely. We also like the Orbit Clear Comfort, which is programmable but doesn't have smart features., The best smart thermostats are by Google Nest, Ecobee, and Sensi. Read on to find out the best Wi-Fi thermostats we tested..