Time-of-use support is praised by one reviewer as a way to save money by shifting AC use around peak pricing.
Pros: conventional HVAC compatibility, touchscreen responsiveness
Cons: presence-based automation
Best Smart Thermostats for utility demand-response support
Utility demand-response/Nest Renew support was only lightly covered and received a mixed note about limited peak-hour time-frame setup.
Pros: temperature accuracy, Apple Home/HomeKit support
Cons: shared household access, touchscreen responsiveness
Utility demand-response support is limited because provider availability was described as narrow.
Pros: comfort consistency, privacy controls
Cons: heat pump compatibility, included C-wire adapter
Utility demand-response support was a weak spot for one reviewer because their utility provider was not available.
Pros: Wi-Fi stability, Apple Home/HomeKit support
Cons: utility demand-response support, HVAC system compatibility depth