Amazon smart thermostat falls to $58 in early Prime Day sale
The Alexa-compatible thermostat is 28% off at Amazon, matching its lowest price since Black Friday, The Verge reports.
By James Whitfield · Staff Writer
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Amazon has cut the price of its Smart Thermostat to $57.99 in an early Prime Day promotion, The Verge reports. The deal matters for shoppers looking to lower cooling costs with an Alexa-compatible device that can automate temperature changes and track energy use.
The Verge said the sale price is the lowest it has seen for the thermostat since Black Friday. Amazon lists the device at $58, a 28% discount from its $80 price, while The Verge noted that Best Buy and B&H Photo were still listing it at $80.
The Amazon Smart Thermostat is designed for homes already using, or willing to use, Amazon’s smart home system. The Verge described it as a strong value under $100, especially for people who want basic automation without paying more for higher-end thermostat hardware.
What the thermostat does
According to The Verge, the thermostat can learn household routines and adjust temperature settings with less manual input. It can also change settings based on whether users are home or asleep, The Verge said.
The device works with most 24-volt HVAC systems, according to The Verge. The thermostat’s companion app lets users build schedules and review energy use, giving them a way to see how much air conditioning they are using before the next utility bill arrives.
Alexa support is one of the main selling points. The Verge said users can change the temperature by voice command or through the mobile app, and can include the thermostat in Alexa Routines with other compatible smart home devices.
One example cited by The Verge is Amazon’s Smart Air Quality Monitor, which was listed at $44.99 after a $25 discount. The thermostat can be used in automations that react to indoor air quality readings, according to The Verge, including temperature adjustments when certain conditions are detected.
What buyers give up
The Verge said the thermostat does not include native temperature sensors, a limitation for buyers who want room-by-room readings or more advanced sensing built into the thermostat system. That trade-off is part of the device’s low-price appeal, based on The Verge’s assessment.
For shoppers comparing prices, the main deal is at Amazon during the early Prime Day sale, according to The Verge. The same report said the Amazon Smart Thermostat remains a good fit for households tied to Alexa and looking for a lower-cost way to automate heating and cooling.
This story draws on original reporting from The Verge.