We tested 7 smart thermostats to find the best for living room comfort. The ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium wins with its remote sensor and air quality monitoring.
The ecobee Premium transforms living room climate control with its included SmartSensor that eliminates hot and cold spots. Its built-in air quality monitor alerts you to VOCs and CO2 levels, making it ideal for spaces where families gather. The 4-inch vibrant display shows weather, air quality, and temperature at a glance, while seamless Siri, Alexa, and Google integration lets you adjust settings without leaving the couch.
What sets the Premium apart is its radar-based occupancy detection that knows when you're actually using the living room versus just passing through. The thermostat learns your schedule and pre-heats or cools before you arrive, maximizing comfort and efficiency. With the included SmartSensor, you can prioritize living room temperature over the hallway where most thermostats sit, solving the classic 'thermostat in the wrong place' problem.
The ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium is our top pick for living rooms, combining an included SmartSensor with air quality monitoring for complete comfort control.
Budget buyers should grab the ecobee Essential for core smart features, while integrators will appreciate the Honeywell X8S's IAQ controls and video doorbell sync.
