Best Smart Thermostats for utility demand-response support

Best for utility demand-response support

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4.5

1 review

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

3.3

1 review

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

Aqara Hub W200

2.5

1 review

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

2.0

1 review

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

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