Last Updated July 2022

Up until the Nest Smart Thermostat broke onto the market, thermostats were generally basic and boring knobs (Sometimes digital screens) that you only cared about when too hot or too cold. The advent of the “smart thermostat” product category prompted many manufacturers to start innovating their own versions of smart thermostats. Choosing the right thermostat for your rental property will most depend on what the type of rental property, such as value-priced multifamily rental or luxury vacation rental. Below we explore the top 5 thermostats for rental properties based on 5 different factors that landlords should consider when determining which type of thermostat is best for their rental property investment.
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Best Overall
Best Economy
Best Smart
ecobee – Smart Thermostat Premium with Siri and Alexa and Built in Air Quality Monitor and Smart Sensor
Type: Programmable, Touchscreen, WiFi Control Remotely
Best Premium
Google Nest – Learning Thermostat Smart Programmable for Home, Alexa Compatible
Type: Programmable and Self-Learning, Touchscreen, Wifi Control Remotely
Best Commercial

Honeywell – TC500 Commercial Wireless Smart Thermostat – Heat Pump and Conventional
Type: Programmable, Touchscreen, WiFi Control Remotely
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