The Lux TX500U is my favorite all-around option for an affordable programmable thermostat, one that I would highly recommend. Available for $30 on Amazon, Home Depot and elsewhere, the TX500U is ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The ease of manually controlling the thermostat's temperature set-point, heating/cooling schedule, home/away and vacation features - when ...

The Lux CS1 doesn’t stand out in the crowded market of smart thermostats, but it might be a good choice if your home doesn’t have a C-wire in place. Johnson Controls acquired smart thermostat maker ...

Not technically smart, but a very solid middle ground between dumb and smart thermostats. The LUX/GEO skirts the middle ground between smart and, well, dumb, thermostats. It supports geofencing, but ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side An evaluation based on the smart features and functions associated with thermostats. Considers things like messaging, reporting, features ...