{"id":763,"date":"2016-04-28T22:28:45","date_gmt":"2016-04-29T05:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/?p=763"},"modified":"2022-01-31T09:40:17","modified_gmt":"2022-01-31T16:40:17","slug":"sensi-vs-ecobee3-vs-nest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/sensi-vs-ecobee3-vs-nest\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensi vs. Ecobee3 vs. Nest Smart Thermostat Showdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A smart thermostat is a smart investment. It\u00a0immediately adds value to your home. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/home-improvement\/8-ways-to-boost-your-home-value\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Consumer Reports<\/a> estimates that\u00a0millennials will pay 3 to 5 percent more for a home with smart amenities. Plus, a smart thermostat can pay for itself in energy savings.<\/p>\n<p>Each thermostat works via WiFi to let you control your thermostat with your phone from work, your beach vacation, or really anywhere. But their individual features can vary widely, which is why I want to compare some of the best-selling\u00a0smart thermostats to find an overall winner. Let&#8217;s break down the pros and cons of\u00a0Sensi vs. Ecobee3 vs. Nest.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Sensi_vs_Ecobee3_vs_Nest\">Sensi vs. Ecobee3 vs. Nest<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Installation\">\u00a0Installation<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Sensi\">Sensi<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ecobee3\">Ecobee3<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Nest\">Nest<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#WinnerSensi\">Winner:\u00a0Sensi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Energy_Efficiency\">Energy Efficiency<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Sensi-2\">Sensi<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ecobee3-2\">Ecobee3<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Nest-2\">Nest<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Winner_Ecobee3\">Winner: Ecobee3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Security\">Security<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Sensi-3\">Sensi<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ecobee3-3\">Ecobee3<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Nest-3\">Nest<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Winner_Tie\">Winner: Tie<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Smart_Features\">Smart Features<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Sensi-4\">Sensi<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ecobee3-4\">Ecobee3<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Nest-4\">Nest<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Winner_Ecobee3-2\">Winner: Ecobee3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Design\">Design<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Sensi-5\">Sensi<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ecobee3-5\">Ecobee3<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Nest-5\">Nest<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#WinnerNest\">Winner:\u00a0Nest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hardware\">Hardware<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Sensi-6\">Sensi<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ecobee3-6\">Ecobee3<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Nest-6\">Nest<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Winner_Ecobee3-3\">Winner: Ecobee3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Overall_Winner\">Overall Winner<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Ecobee3-7\">Ecobee3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span id=\"Sensi_vs_Ecobee3_vs_Nest\">Sensi vs. Ecobee3 vs. Nest<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"affiliate\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Affiliate Disclosure<\/a>: This page contains affiliate links, which earn us commission from Amazon at no cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-772\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/sensi-comparison-twitter.jpg\" alt=\"Sensi vs Ecobee3 vs Nest\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span id=\"Installation\">\u00a0Installation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to simple DIY installation, each brand also offers\u00a0professional installation for ~$65 depending on your location. \u00a0Labels for keeping wires organized are also included with each thermostat.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Sensi\">Sensi<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Doesn&#8217;t require C wire<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Compatible with the most systems<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Simple In-app instructions<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Support Center open 7 days a week<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Ecobee3\">Ecobee3<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-half-o\"><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Come with complimentary Power Extender Kits for those who don&#8217;t have a C wire<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Offers LiveExpert through Amazon for customer support chat and 24\/7 email support<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Requires a\u00a0C wire<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Requires extra installation for remote sensor (although it is a very quick set up, just stand in front of the Ecobee3 thermostat and remove the plastic battery tab to pair the devices)<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Nest\">Nest<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-o\"><\/i>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> 24\/7 phone support<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Online <a href=\"https:\/\/nest.com\/widget\/compatibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">compatibility checker<\/a>\u00a0for a personalized wiring guide<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Requires\u00a0a C wire<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Amazon reviews show more customer complaints<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span id=\"WinnerSensi\">Winner:\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1Tzw8FL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sensi<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-808\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/sensi-transback.png\" alt=\"sensi smart thermostat\" width=\"387\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/sensi-transback.png 560w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/sensi-transback-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Reading through the Amazon reviews for these three products can be intimidating. Each home is unique and some customers\u00a0have a difficult time installing these thermostats. However, many customers say that Sensi was easier to install than Nest. Since it doesn&#8217;t require a C wire, don&#8217;t worry about calling an HVAC specialist to add specific wiring and it claims to work with the most systems of any Wi-Fi thermostat.<\/p>\n<p>Even if your home doesn&#8217;t have a C wire, you can still get Nest or Ecobee3, you just need to do a little re-wiring using a Power Extender Kit, but this does make it more difficult to set up.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span id=\"Energy_Efficiency\">Energy Efficiency<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Sensi-2\">Sensi<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-half-o\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-o\"><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Estimated savings: up to 33%<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Energy Aware Qualified\u00ae (meets rigorous energy-saving requirements)<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> 7-day scheduling to reduce energy usage when you&#8217;re away<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> No usage data offered<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Ecobee3-2\">Ecobee3<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Ecobee users save an average of 23% based on a 2013 analysis<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Provides very comprehensive data about your energy usage with HomeIQ<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Built-in local weather functions.<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> HomeIQ is only available in the web portal and not within the app<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Nest-2\">Nest<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-o\"><\/i>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Nest saves customers 10-12% on heating and 15% on cooling (less savings than competitors)<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Energy History shows how much energy you use, helping you understand where to usage<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Uses geofencing to find out when you&#8217;re not home and adjust the temperature<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Green leaf appears on display when you select an energy-saving temperature<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-805\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ecobee3-1-1024x908.jpg\" alt=\"ecobee3 smart thermostat\" width=\"339\" height=\"301\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Winner_Ecobee3\">Winner: <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1rDULZj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ecobee3<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ecobee just <strong>deserves<\/strong>\u00a0to win this category. The thermostat is an absolute\u00a0data-lover&#8217;s dream, allowing you to truly cut back your energy savings. Compare your energy usage regionally through\u00a0HomeIQ reports. Data includes percent saved, system runtime,\u00a0average monthly temperature, and\u00a0plenty of other information.\u00a0Its weather functions also make perfect sense.\u00a0If it&#8217;s cold tomorrow, then there&#8217;s no reason to blast the AC. Ecobee3 is smart enough to figure this out and let you just enjoy your comfortable home environment.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span id=\"Security\">Security<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As always, the easiest way for a hacker to get inside is with a weak password. Make sure your password is unique, long, and not predictable.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Sensi-3\">Sensi<\/span><\/h3>\n<i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-half-o\"><\/i>\n<div><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Has a random 15-digit security key along with a password protecting it from attacks<\/div>\n<div><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> App and Sense create a IPSEC VPN \u201ctunnel,\u201d encrypting the data so hackers cannot interfere<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Depends on Sensi web servers. When you change the temperature in the app, the information is sent to the Sensi servers, which tells the thermostat to adjust. While this is more secure, it\u00a0means that if Sensi&#8217;s servers go down, so do your smart features.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Ecobee3-3\">Ecobee3<\/span><\/h3>\n<div><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-half-o\"><\/i><\/div>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> SSL protocol<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i>\u00a0WEP, WPA, WPA2 security<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i>\u00a0Can implement an optional security code to access thermostat<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i>\u00a0Reports, alerts, reminders, and remote controls all go through ecobee\u2019s servers<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Nest-3\">Nest<\/span><\/h3>\n<div><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-half-o\"><\/i><\/div>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i>\u00a0AES 128-bit encryption and Transport Layer Security (TLS)<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i>\u00a0HTTPS, SSL, AEA, RSA data encryption<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i>\u00a0stores data using AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for cloud storage<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Offers bounties to anyone who can find vulnerabilities in their security<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Depends on Nest servers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-805\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ecobee3-1-1024x908.jpg\" alt=\"ecobee3 smart thermostat\" width=\"136\" height=\"120\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-335\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/nest-thermostat-featured-compressor.jpg\" alt=\"Smart Thermostat Nest\" width=\"153\" height=\"103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/nest-thermostat-featured-compressor.jpg 538w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/nest-thermostat-featured-compressor-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-808\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/sensi-transback.png\" alt=\"sensi smart thermostat\" width=\"169\" height=\"110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/sensi-transback.png 560w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/sensi-transback-300x196.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Winner_Tie\">Winner: Tie<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>All of these thermostats have good security, but none stand out as a clear leader. All three depend on manufacturer servers to pull data, which can be a negative if servers are down or the company goes out of business. It seems that this is the way industry trends are leading, for better or for worse.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span id=\"Smart_Features\">Smart Features<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All three thermostats are directly compatible with Alexa.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Sensi-4\">Sensi<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-o\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-o\"><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i>Works with Wink hub<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Ecobee3-4\">Ecobee3<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Learns faster because sensors can help the system more easily notice if you are home or away. 1 sensor is included and you can add up to 32<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Compatible with Apple Watch<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> HomeKit enabled (works with Siri); supports 5 HomeKit scenes, including\u00a0morning, evening, away, home, and resume schedule<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Uses geofencing to supplement its sensors and determine when you are away with high accuracy<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Works with: SmartThings, Wink, and others<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Get notifications in the Notification Center on your phone<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Nest-4\">Nest<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-o\"><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Learns your schedule and adjusts itself<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Works with Nest WiFi camera Dropcam\u00a0to let you set Away mode (turns down the air, activates motion detection in the camera)<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Works with Nest Protect\u00a0CO monitor. If CO is detected, it will notify Nest thermostat to turn off the furnace.<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Motion detection by Nest (AutoAway, which detects Farsight and near sight motion) doesn&#8217;t work as well without sensors. For example, if Nest is in your hallway and doesn&#8217;t detect motion, it might assume you are away and turn off your air, when really you are just in the kitchen.<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Requires you to &#8220;teach&#8221; it your schedule by turning the thermostat up and down when you get home or leave<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-805\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ecobee3-1-1024x908.jpg\" alt=\"ecobee3 smart thermostat\" width=\"339\" height=\"301\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Winner_Ecobee3-2\">Winner: <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1rDULZj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ecobee3<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The checkmarks\u00a0show the winner of this category! While Nest and Sensi don&#8217;t have anything seriously wrong with their smart features, Ecobee3 does\u00a0a lot of things right. Its long list of compatibility and ability to learn your schedule in a way that makes sense (via sensors placed throughout your home) is why I\u00a0consider Ecobee3 the smartest smart thermostat available.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span id=\"Design\">Design<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Sensi-5\">Sensi<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-o\"><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Has physical buttons for those who don&#8217;t like touchscreens<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Doesn&#8217;t look &#8220;smart,&#8221; and has a basic programmable thermostat design<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Ecobee3-5\">Ecobee3<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-o\"><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Sleek black design that still looks\u00a0futuristic<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Less sophisticated touchscreen compared to Nest and others, making it difficult\u00a0for some users<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Nest-5\">Nest<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Very beautiful and eye-catching design<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Displays a wall clock or weather with personalization<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i>\u00a0Easy-to-use turning mechanism for changing the temperature<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-335\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/nest-thermostat-featured-compressor.jpg\" alt=\"Smart Thermostat Nest\" width=\"404\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/nest-thermostat-featured-compressor.jpg 538w, https:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/nest-thermostat-featured-compressor-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"WinnerNest\">Winner:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1QE87Jb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nest<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can&#8217;t argue with Nest&#8217;s\u00a0relaxing\u00a0blue display when it&#8217;s cooling or brilliant orange when the heat is running. Nest&#8217;s display looks like how\u00a0we imagined our smart homes would look. Simply turn the dial to change the temperature and watch the display estimate how long until it reaches your target temperature. The\u00a0little green leaf indicating energy savings is a fun touch.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span id=\"Hardware\">Hardware<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Sensi-6\">Sensi<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-half-o\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-o\"><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Three-year warranty included, maintenance and repair services<br \/>\n<\/span><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Very accurate 1 degree temperature swing (customizable)<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Requires 2 AA batteries<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Ecobee3-6\">Ecobee3<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-half-o\"><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Three-year warranty included,\u00a0materials and labor under normal use<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Very accurate 1 degree temperature swing (customizable)<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Offers alerts and reminders for maintenance, high\/low temperatures<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Customer reviews point out that Ecobee3&#8217;s internal sensor is consistently 1-2 degrees warmer, giving it accuracy issues (can be fixed by installing a Power Extender Kit)<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Remote sensors\u00a0can disconnect at times<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Nest-6\">Nest<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-o\"><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Two-year limited parts warranty included, no labor coverage<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Set a heating and cooling temperature. This allows you to\u00a0heat in the evenings and cool in the afternoons without having to constantly adjust the target temperature.<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i> Uses software called Heads-Up to monitor and alert you of furnace issues (i.e. clogged filters) and\u00a0help you maintain your furnace so it doesn&#8217;t just randomly die<br \/>\n<span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Works on a battery. This automatically recharges\u00a0as it is plugged into your HVAC system, but during the recharge the thermostat is shut off with a red blinking light indicating that the thermostat is charging.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> Doesn&#8217;t display current temperature, displays &#8220;target&#8221; temperature<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-ban\"><\/i> 3 degree temperature swing<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-805\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ecobee3-1-1024x908.jpg\" alt=\"ecobee3 smart thermostat\" width=\"339\" height=\"301\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Winner_Ecobee3-3\">Winner: <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1rDULZj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ecobee3<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This was a very tough call between Nest and Ecobee3. While Ecobee has its flaws with interior sensors, Nest&#8217;s warranty with lower coverage and 3 degree temperature swing are the game changers here. Ecobee3&#8217;s\u00a0parts and labor warranty\u00a0can give you peace of mind that you won&#8217;t be fixing it yourself if something goes wrong.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span id=\"Overall_Winner\">Overall Winner<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And the winner of Sensi vs. Ecobee3 vs. Nest is&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Drumroll&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-805\" src=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/reviews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ecobee3-1-1024x908.jpg\" alt=\"sensi vs. ecobee3 vs. nest winner\" width=\"339\" height=\"301\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span id=\"Ecobee3-7\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1rDULZj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ecobee3<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ecobee3 is simply an excellent thermostat. Use it for a month\u00a0and you&#8217;ll\u00a0become obsessed with its beautiful and intricate reporting system. Hook it up with HomeKit (as long as you have Apple TV 3rd gen) to\u00a0control your thermostat via Siri. Then you can connect with\u00a0HomeKit compatible lights like <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1QIeQBP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Philips Hue<\/a>\u00a0to set up an away mode that effortlessly saves you energy when you walk out the door.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, Sensi and Nest are incredible products. Sensi is <strong>way<\/strong>\u00a0cheaper than the alternative products, typically landing around the $105 range on Amazon, while the other thermostats are in the $250 range. Some people want easy\u00a0smart home products that they can simply control with their smart phone, and Sensi delivers this.\u00a0If you aren&#8217;t concerned with fancy designs and reports or are on a budget, install a\u00a0Sensi for sure! You can&#8217;t argue with its nearly 5-star ratings and Best Seller rank on Amazon.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, if you&#8217;re looking for one device that easily works with WiFi cameras and a CO monitor, then\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1QE87Jb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nest<\/a>\u00a0may be the way to go. Plus, it certainly wins for beautiful design!<\/p>\n<p>For more smart thermostat information, head to our <a href=\"http:\/\/smarthomesolver.com\/product\/thermostats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Thermostat Comparison<\/a>\u00a0to compare these products with Lyric, Honeywell, and others. 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