Can smart thermostats for home Save You Money?

Yes, they can—but how much and how quickly depends on your habits. With a smart thermostat, those who have long been meticulous about finding ways to conserve energy might not see much of a difference in energy savings after a year, especially compared to the average A/C user.

If you’ve made a dedicated effort to reprogram your thermostat every couple months, turn the controls off when you leave home, and generally try to keep the house warmer in the summer and colder in the winter, a smart thermostat will take longer to pay for itself. If you’re less meticulous, you’ll probably save enough to cover the cost of a new smart thermostat within the first year or two.