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Every PlainTalkHome guide in one place, grouped by topic.
C-Wire & Wiring Fit
Thermostats and adapters that work without a C-wire, and how to check your wires and compatibility.
- Will a Smart Thermostat Work With My System?
- Do You Need a C-Wire for a Smart Thermostat?
- Do You Need the ecobee Power Extender Kit?
- What Is a C-Wire Adapter and Do You Need One?
- Best Thermostats Without a C-Wire
Heat Pump & Dual Fuel
Smart and programmable thermostats for heat pumps, aux heat and dual fuel systems.
- Programmable Thermostat for a Heat Pump
- Smart Thermostat for a Heat Pump: What to Check
- What Is Aux Heat, and Does Your Thermostat Control It?
- Best Thermostats for Heat Pumps
Room Sensors & Comfort
Room sensors, how they work, and the thermostats that include them.
- What Does the ecobee SmartSensor Do?
- Which Nest Thermostats Work With the Nest Sensor?
- Best Smart Thermostats With Room Sensors
- Nest Learning Thermostat vs ecobee Premium
- ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium Review
- Google Nest Learning Thermostat Review
Brand Matchups
Nest, ecobee, Honeywell Home, Sensi and Amazon compared, with single model reviews.
- Best ecobee Thermostats
- Best Honeywell Smart Thermostats
- ecobee Essential vs Enhanced vs Premium: Which Tier?
- ecobee vs Honeywell T9
- Google Nest Thermostat vs ecobee Essential
- Amazon Smart Thermostat Review
- Google Nest Thermostat Review
Choosing, Savings & Setup
Smart vs programmable, what a smart thermostat saves, rebates, installing and picking one.
- Best Smart Thermostats: A Wiring-First Guide
- Smart Thermostat Install Cost: DIY or Hire?
- Does a Smart Thermostat Save Money?
- Smart Thermostat Rebates: What to Check First
- Best Programmable Thermostats
- Best Smart Thermostats for Alexa
- Best Wi-Fi Thermostats for the Home
- Smart Thermostat vs Programmable Thermostat