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CBS Essentials is created independently from the CBS News staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Google Are you warming up to the purchase of a new smart thermostat? It could end up saving you money -- enough to pay back the thermostat many times over. A summary of studies on Nest thermostat usage show "savings equal to about 10%-12% of heating usage and electric savings equal to about 15% of cooling usage in homes with central air conditioning." With utility bills rising all across the nation, now is an excellent time to consider investing in a smart thermostat to keep the heat (and the bills) down. Smart programmable thermostats can help you automate the temperature in your home and limit energy usage when you're not home. You can also check in on your thermostat when you're away from home with compatible mobile apps. Top products in this article: Google Nest Learning Thermostat, $194 (reduced from $249) Amazon smart thermostat, $80 Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium, $250 There are many contenders for the title of the best smart thermostat. Finding the one that best fits your home can be a challenge, though. To help you find the right thermostat and cut down on your energy bill, we've compiled the best smart thermostat models and sets from Google Nest, Amazon, Honeywell and Ecobee. Keep reading to find the best smart thermostat for your home. Best smart thermostats of 2023 Looking to save on heating costs this year? Then consider investing in one of these smart thermostats. Google Nest Learning Thermostat Google via Amazon Like other smart thermostats, the Google Nest Learning Thermostat is an energy saver. When you're out of the house, the thermostat turns itself down. And like its competitors, the Google Nest Learning Thermostat can be controlled remotely via an app. Unlike some other smart thermostats, and even unlike some other Google Nest…