A lot of folks may feel that a smart thermostat is just a gimmick for the lazy that lets you control your heating and cooling remotely, but there are actually a lot of good reasons to buy a smart ...

The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential is available for just $130, though it shares many of the same features as the more expensive Premium and Enhanced models.

The thermostat is built with broad compatibility ... Ecobee’s Home Energy Reports detail energy consumption trends and suggest ways to improve efficiency. With the Essential, Ecobee is clearly ...