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Amazon Smart Thermostat doesn't have a speaker or microphone. For voice control, use a compatible Alexa-enabled device, like an Echo (sold separately), or the Alexa app.
Before purchasing, use the link “check compatibility” to see if the thermostat will work in your home and to determine if your home needs a C-wire power adapter.
Amazon Smart Thermostat requires a C-wire or a power adapter kit. Use the compatibility checker to see if your home has one already. Guided installation instructions are included in the Alexa app.
Amazon Smart Thermostat – Save money and energy - Works with Alexa and Ring - C-wire required
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Purchase options and add-ons
- Smart upgrade - Amazon Smart Thermostat is an easy way to switch from a traditional thermostat and help reduce energy usage.
- Save money - After purchase, Amazon will send you an email with details about rebates that may be available from energy providers in your area. Explore rebates above.
- Save energy - According to EPA estimates, ENERGY STAR certified thermostats save an average of $50 on yearly energy bills.
- Automatic comfort - Alexa can do the programming for you, updating the temperature to keep you comfortable.
- On-the-go control - Let Alexa set the temperature, or set it yourself from anywhere with the Alexa app.
- You can do it - The Alexa app will guide you through the installation process, but customer service is always available.
- Reliable - Made with Honeywell Home Thermostat Technology and backed by 130 years of experience.
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“Alexa, set the temperature to 68 degrees.”Link the Amazon Smart Thermostat to an Alexa-enabled device at home, and you can control your HVAC system with your voice. Not at home? Use the Alexa app or the Ring app to manually adjust the temperature, even on the go. |
Follow the guided DIY installation
If you prefer, you can also hire Amazon Home Services or a local HVAC tech to do the installation instead.
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Every day is an earth day
You don't have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this thermostat. Here's how:
Renewable Energy
Amazon Smart Thermostat can automatically prioritize energy usage when CO2 usage may be lower with Alexa. Learn more here.
Materials
34% post-consumer recycled plastics in the product and accessories (Does not include installation tool). Amazon Smart Thermostat includes 0% bioplastics.
Energy Dashboard
Understand the energy usage of select Echo and Alexa-connected devices with the energy dashboard in the Alexa app. Learn more here.
Device Packaging
93% of this device's packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
Energy Efficiency
This product was designed for energy efficiency, earning the ENERGY STAR certification.
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There may come a time when you want to recycle your device. Explore options with Amazon Second Chance.
Technical Details
Amazon Smart Thermostat
Size |
3.56 x 3.56 x 0.84 in (90.4 x 90.4 x 21.4 mm) |
Weight |
3.86 oz (109.5 g) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. |
Model number |
S6ED3R |
Compatibility |
Compatible with most 24V HVAC systems (i.e. conventional force air, heat pump, radiant boiler). Not compatible with 110-240V HVAC systems (like electric baseboard heat). Requires a C-wire power or power adapter kit (sold separately). Most homes have a C-wire. Click check compatibility to see if your home is compatible or requires a power adapter. |
Certifications |
ENERGY STAR – For EPA's ENERGY STAR requirements, see energystar.gov. ECOLOGO Silver – Select replacement parts are available for 3 years after the end of production of your Amazon Smart Thermostat. Learn more here. |
In the box |
Amazon Smart Thermostat, installation tool, wall plate, cosmetic plate, and quick start guide. |
Network connectivity |
2.4 GHz only, 802.11 b/g/n. Does not support 5GHz networks or connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) wifi networks. |
Audio |
No far-field microphone; Alexa-enabled device required for voice control. |
On-device control |
3 touch buttons on device (Temperature Up, Temperature Down, Select/Mode). |
On-the-go-control |
Alexa app, voice control, on-device, and Echo device compatible. |
Installation method |
Guided installation in the Alexa app. (You may need a power drill, 3/16” drill bit, and a level.) |
Setup technology |
Amazon wifi simple setup enables customers to connect smart devices to their wifi network in a few easy steps. Wifi simple setup is another way Alexa is always getting smarter. Learn more here. |
App-based features |
Option to control with both the Ring app and Alexa app. Features include indoor humidity sensing, schedules (up to seven time periods can be configured, each day of the week), emergency heat mode, vacation mode, energy saving incentives, energy dashboard monitoring, and automatic air filter ordering in the Alexa app. |
Thermostat Hunches |
Enable Thermostat Hunches in the Alexa app. If Alexa has a hunch nobody is home or everyone is asleep, she can adjust the thermostat automatically. Learn more about Hunches. |
How do Hunches work? |
When your phone leaves your home area and nobody interacts with Alexa for a while, Alexa might have a hunch nobody’s home. If no one interacts with Alexa for a while at night, she might have a hunch everyone is asleep. When someone interacts with Alexa or uses smart devices, she can tell that someone is home. Alexa learns from your daily interactions and improves over time.
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Support |
Click here to get help using and troubleshooting common issues with Amazon Smart Thermostat. To see questions and answers from other Amazon customers, click here to visit the Amazon Digital and Device Forum. |
Warranty and service |
1-year limited warranty and service included. Use of Amazon Smart Thermostat is subject to these terms. |
Generation |
Amazon Smart Thermostat - 1st Generation - 2021 release |
Standby Power |
0.89 Watts |
Product guides and documents
For more information, please see the Amazon Smart Thermostat Product Guide.
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Customers like the ease of installation and value of the thermostat. They mention that the directions are easy to follow, and the interface on phone is easy to use. They appreciate appearance. That said, some complain about temperature settings and connectivity. Opinions are mixed on quality, temperature, and alexa connectivity.
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Customers find the installation of the product to be easy. They mention that the directions are easy to follow, the interface on their phone is easy to use, and the wire connection to the assembly is made easy using the connectors spring clips. Customers also say that the product works great and is easy connect to the t-stat. They say the AI seems to be intuitive and that the temperature settings are easy.
"...Once all wire were connected the setup of the t-stat was simply and when I say simple it was super didn’t have input the WiFi password or anything..." Read more
"...Connecting the product to your Amazon account is very simple, like plug and play using your phone. Setting the temps is also easy...." Read more
"...new one, it came with all new mounting hardware and was just as easy to install as the first one that I bought." Read more
"...Installation was straightforward, although it’s worth noting that a C-wire is required for operation...." Read more
Customers like the value of the product. They mention that it is great for the price, saves them money, and is an inexpensive integrated system. They say it is an excellent investment for smart home temperature control.
"...time and adjusts the temperature accordingly, helping me save money on my energy bills without sacrificing comfort...." Read more
"...a smart upgrade for my home; it's a personal investment in comfort, savings, and sustainability...." Read more
"...But for the price it is pretty great. Everything is controlled from your alexa app.The set up was pretty easy...." Read more
"...to effectively manage energy consumption and potentially save you money on utility bills.2...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the thermostat. They say it has a tasteful design that blends well with any decor. Some say it's very eye catching after installation.
"...---LOOK---The t-stat looks great after the final install the wall panel (included but optional for install) made it easier for me since I did..." Read more
"...an Alexa speaker or adjust it on my phone and it is a really good looking device to have on your wall. Don’t know why you’d pay more." Read more
"...Great start. Would I buy it again? Sure. Why? Because it's nice and simple...." Read more
"The installation of this product was easy and very fast. The overall look is great...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the product. Some mention that it has been working great, while others say that it doesn't work correctly. Some customers also mention that the app is terrible and half the features don't working.
"...The dashboard its great too it tells you how much energy you utilize each day and where you can save...." Read more
"...These thermostats are simply broken. Don't get baited by the low prices. They are unusable.You couldn't pay me to take one of these...." Read more
"...In the end, this thing works like a champ...." Read more
"...this time (it failed to set up using the bar code) and would not progress beyond the stage at which I entered the info about what wires were..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the temperature of the product. Some mention that it easily controls the temperature from anywhere, and has made managing their home's temperature a breeze. They like that they can set target temperatures and it will either heat or cool. However, others say that it can only target a temperature and not a preset range. They also say that the thermostat tries to maintain very tight temperature control, and is way too sensitive to temperature changes.
"...It doesn't show you temperature history or any important information one might want to glean about their home HVAC usage and is typical from any..." Read more
"...Another item that I love from the Amazon you can setup MAX cooling or heating this allows for mistake not to happen and getting your house too hot..." Read more
"...This thermostat does not offer a sensor option to monitor a particular room or area, so if you’re looking for that, you may need to look at other..." Read more
"...Setting the temps is also easy. Next thing you know it’s working! It’s really no harder that what I just laid out...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the Alexa connectivity. Some mention that it integrates with Alexa very well, while others say that the app is really busy and confusing.
"...For me the GUI is great for some it my but I’m one of those people that like to have one application on my phone or tablet rather than 2 and this is..." Read more
"...It takes a long time to load the information for your thermostat and if you have multiple thermostats, good luck!..." Read more
"...The Alexa app provides clear guidance for the entire installation, so it requires only basic skills to install...." Read more
"...As far as smart settings, you have two options. Alexa can learn your routines and track your phone’s location to adjust the temperatures accordingly..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the temperature settings of the product. They mention that it has pre-named settings and that there is no in-between setting. They also say that the manual controls are very limited and that the thermostat is not very smart. Customers also say the app doesn't give full control and the auto schedule doesn' t save or work.
"...I selected B but the thermostat assumes the wrong O configuration and thus heats instead of cooling...." Read more
"...I noticed that the wires in the closure were a super tight fit. At one point I closed the latch and the small closure bulched out...." Read more
"...It was extremely easy to differentiate in the app and just as easy to control each one...." Read more
"...process will work for the second thermostat Also, Alexa cannot be set to automatically adjust more than one thermostat...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the product. They mention that it has issues with the connection between the Alexa App and the Thermostat, it will connect for a little while then just disconnects randomly. Some say that the unit is dependent on the internet to function.
"...In addition, several of these devices keep disconnecting from wifi randomly and show the "!" symbol...." Read more
"...Lastly, this unit is dependent on your internet to function, without it you lose the hunches and alexa cannot control the thermostat at all, so you..." Read more
"...Clicks to turn on, but sends no signal to the heater now :-..." Read more
"...-0.5 for lack of timer functions.-1 for loss of prior existing integration with security setting that needs a workaround." Read more
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---COST---
Now let go over the details for cost it’s good and I got two of them which at the end of the day will be free due to the electric company rebate for a smart t-stat. I didn’t get a C- adapter and I will explain later (INSTALL session) why I purchase a 24-volt transformer for my first-floor unit.
---INSTALL---
Love the package it reminds me of the NEST when it first starts came with everything that you needed the only additional tools, I need was a harmer, and drill but this is normal for these installations.
Now the biggest question that everyone has is the C (common) wire. This is where you need to do your research regardless of what company you go with when upgrading to a smart thermostat, due your homework on what you need. For me I have a spill unit (boiler & A/C) first for my second-floor unit it was super easy I had an extra wire and I use it for Common the t-stat startup and finish within 30 min. Now for my first floor I utilize a 24-volt transformer because I didn’t have spare cables and I didn’t want to run a new cable which drove me to make the purchase again do your homework before and see what option best works for your use case.
I connected the transformer to the C wire and the other end to Rc and that works like a champ. This is critical if you have a split unit since Honeywell power their t-stat via Rc only when you have two RED Wire (R (heater) and Rc(cooling)) and the blue tab (internal jumper is down position. If you only have one RED Wire you are fine just keep the blue tab up and your t-stat will turn on without any problems. I did reach out to Honeywell and explain to them they need to explain this on their site and white papers that when you have split units’ power for the t-stat will come from Rc and not from R this is critical because my house previous owner installed a switch to keep the A/C unit down through the winter to avoid accident turning on the unit which is great idea. Please keep in mind this is NOT an Amazon problem that is Honeywell they did acknowledge their mistake and agree to update their site and documentation.
Running my transformer cable and installing the unit took me about 60 minutes because I wanted to look perfect with the transformer cable going through the wall this make the installation look cleaner.
----SETUP----
Once all wire were connected the setup of the t-stat was simply and when I say simple it was super didn’t have input the WiFi password or anything else since it automatic joined my account that was amazing and simply just like setting a fire table that was a great experience. Amazon did an amazing job doing this some users this my not be as good, but I look automation the less click I must do the less chances of mistake A+
---LOOK---
The t-stat looks great after the final install the wall panel (included but optional for install) made it easier for me since I didn’t have to paint (if you had a different color paint I would recommend adjusting before completing the install but that is just me)
---Interface (GUI)----
For me the GUI is great for some it my but I’m one of those people that like to have one application on my phone or tablet rather than 2 and this is where Amazon did another amazing job. Please keep in mind that Google who purchase NEST is doing the same thing I see the NEST application going away in the future all new NEST is configure from Google Home and they also did a great job The GUI it’s simple and allows you to setup multiple schedules and copy them to different days or week. Huge plus on my book because for the NEST I had to do manually per day I can setup one day and copy to another. You can setup away and home schedule or utilize your current Amazon device to tell the t-stat that you are home or away. Another item that I love from the Amazon you can setup MAX cooling or heating this allows for mistake not to happen and getting your house too hot or cool really go option to have and you can set filter replacements without your assistance (optional) for me this is great no more remembering air filter as they will show up at my footsteps.
Energy saving incentives can also be done via the application. The dashboard its great too it tells you how much energy you utilize each day and where you can save.
Now the only downside for that I experience is only scheduling session on Android because it forces close my Alexa application all the time, I don’t have this problem with anything else on the application just the scheduling session. This option works perfect on my wife new iPhone and iPad pro and new Android phone. My old Android is the one with this problem, but I experience this kind of thing on and off since it’s an older device.
-------Final judgment ----
The device is good option for a smart t-stat and would recommend for anyone some of the problems that were reported it was on day one which is expected with any new launch overall I see this t-stat giving Google (NEST) and others a run for their money as now you have a great option for smart t-stat and you don’t require to break your budget to acquire one. In addition, love the one application for everything as previously mentioned all big companies are doing this model to stop the install of some many other applications. In a scale from 0 -10 this t-stat gets a 9 please note that the NEST 3rd gen got a 9 from me. Hope this helps everyone make the correct decision and I will update this review in a few weeks to report back.
Connecting the product to your Amazon account is very simple, like plug and play using your phone. Setting the temps is also easy. Next thing you know it’s working! It’s really no harder that what I just laid out. Oh and BTW, I paid 60 something and my electric company rebated me $50 back!
In the end, this thing works like a champ. I can talk to it through an Alexa speaker or adjust it on my phone and it is a really good looking device to have on your wall. Don’t know why you’d pay more.
You couldn't pay me to take one of these. Unfortunately I bought 8 for an apartment complex I manage to upgrade to "smart home." The hours spent trying to get it to work and then troubleshoot are not worth it. If you set it up wrong the app just says "error". They give you know actual troubleshooting steps or way to reset the device and start over. You'll just get into an endless loop of resetting your device and trying the poorly written app-only setup instructions over and over. I have brand new Rheem HVAC systems on a new construction home. There is nothing unusual about my setup.
The app told me to not connect the O/B wire I had connected on my old thermostat, now Amazon one won't cool. I called their customer service (I ONLY found from their reply to this review, apparently the only way to get it is to write a 1 start review), and they had me reset the device a couple times then change the wiring recommendation the app provided. Each configuration you select causes the thermostat to function differently even if you have the same wires connected in the end result, so the selection of the prior thermostat config is critical and not intuitive - is W1/E just W/E or is it W or E? For a wire that is Orange that is connected to B that goes to O/B selected as O or B? I selected B but the thermostat assumes the wrong O configuration and thus heats instead of cooling. I left it this way for a day as I went out of town and thankfully checked in later the next day - my house was 113 degrees and the heat was still pumping!! This thermostat is so low budget it can't even determine that it's on a runaway heating/cooling expedition even though it's 113 degrees in the house?! Had I not caught this my heating coils would be dead and I'd have a nice 4k replacement bill to take care of. Nice job Amazon.
App:
The Alexa app control is very low feature and low budget. It takes a long time to load the information for your thermostat and if you have multiple thermostats, good luck! You have to navigate back to Devices -> Thermostats, Select the Thermostat, then the options are all buried in pages of options. Setting a schedule is a real pain - they make you enter a single thermostat at a time, select each day at a time and select each schedule type at a time to edit. Good luck if you own a vacation rental and have to adjust automation for dates.
It does not show the current state of the system whether it's on cooling or heating. It only gives you the temp reading and hot/cool settings. It doesn't show you temperature history or any important information one might want to glean about their home HVAC usage and is typical from any other wifi thermostat on the market. That's indeed the entire point of a thermostat, to monitor your temperature. What a major miss. The app also will not show you usage history. I want to know when and how long I've been cooling and heating to adjust my set points or see if the thermostat is being left on in poor settings. Give me a chart of the temp reading and temp settings over time. Not that hard people.
Separate zone reading is also not supported.
I have not yet found a device that will work with routines to automate setting this thermostat to away mode. This is not smart like the Nest or other brands where it detects your presence on its own. Now it can use Alexa to make "hunches" about if you're away. But if guests do not have the Alexa connected or you don't have enough Alexa's, you cannot trust this to automate.
I recommend just buying a quality branded thermostat that will save you a ton of hassle and prevent you from destroying your A/C system. I have spent over a dozen hours dealing with multiple identical systems to get them working or get them back online after they randomly fail to connect to the internet for some reason.
Comparison: I had previously purchased Sensi for just a few bucks more than this, it plugged right in, connected, and worked immediately, the app interface is intuitive and I have not had to touch it in 3 years. It automates with Ring away settings through SmartThings to adjust temp.
Wall Device:
Also annoying is when you press the control, you have to first cycle through the different modes to change the set point. Normally you just select the high or low set point on other units and adjust from there. It's confusing to the user. If you just press the arrows it defaults to the cooling settings when you're currently in heating mode. But to activate the device, you press the center button it will change your cooling mode.
In addition, several of these devices keep disconnecting from wifi randomly and show the "!" symbol. I lose control over the app and can't figure out how to get it back on. The support line has me walk through the setup steps over and over again. If you reconnect to the same wifi you select wifi setting in the app and follow the instructions to reset, which appear to only work if you're connecting to the same wifi router.
You might think you're saving money here, but you aren't. Save yourself the hassle and buy a reputable brand that won't accidentally cook your home like an oven and actually shows you temperature and usage history.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2022
You couldn't pay me to take one of these. Unfortunately I bought 8 for an apartment complex I manage to upgrade to "smart home." The hours spent trying to get it to work and then troubleshoot are not worth it. If you set it up wrong the app just says "error". They give you know actual troubleshooting steps or way to reset the device and start over. You'll just get into an endless loop of resetting your device and trying the poorly written app-only setup instructions over and over. I have brand new Rheem HVAC systems on a new construction home. There is nothing unusual about my setup.
The app told me to not connect the O/B wire I had connected on my old thermostat, now Amazon one won't cool. I called their customer service (I ONLY found from their reply to this review, apparently the only way to get it is to write a 1 start review), and they had me reset the device a couple times then change the wiring recommendation the app provided. Each configuration you select causes the thermostat to function differently even if you have the same wires connected in the end result, so the selection of the prior thermostat config is critical and not intuitive - is W1/E just W/E or is it W or E? For a wire that is Orange that is connected to B that goes to O/B selected as O or B? I selected B but the thermostat assumes the wrong O configuration and thus heats instead of cooling. I left it this way for a day as I went out of town and thankfully checked in later the next day - my house was 113 degrees and the heat was still pumping!! This thermostat is so low budget it can't even determine that it's on a runaway heating/cooling expedition even though it's 113 degrees in the house?! Had I not caught this my heating coils would be dead and I'd have a nice 4k replacement bill to take care of. Nice job Amazon.
App:
The Alexa app control is very low feature and low budget. It takes a long time to load the information for your thermostat and if you have multiple thermostats, good luck! You have to navigate back to Devices -> Thermostats, Select the Thermostat, then the options are all buried in pages of options. Setting a schedule is a real pain - they make you enter a single thermostat at a time, select each day at a time and select each schedule type at a time to edit. Good luck if you own a vacation rental and have to adjust automation for dates.
It does not show the current state of the system whether it's on cooling or heating. It only gives you the temp reading and hot/cool settings. It doesn't show you temperature history or any important information one might want to glean about their home HVAC usage and is typical from any other wifi thermostat on the market. That's indeed the entire point of a thermostat, to monitor your temperature. What a major miss. The app also will not show you usage history. I want to know when and how long I've been cooling and heating to adjust my set points or see if the thermostat is being left on in poor settings. Give me a chart of the temp reading and temp settings over time. Not that hard people.
Separate zone reading is also not supported.
I have not yet found a device that will work with routines to automate setting this thermostat to away mode. This is not smart like the Nest or other brands where it detects your presence on its own. Now it can use Alexa to make "hunches" about if you're away. But if guests do not have the Alexa connected or you don't have enough Alexa's, you cannot trust this to automate.
I recommend just buying a quality branded thermostat that will save you a ton of hassle and prevent you from destroying your A/C system. I have spent over a dozen hours dealing with multiple identical systems to get them working or get them back online after they randomly fail to connect to the internet for some reason.
Comparison: I had previously purchased Sensi for just a few bucks more than this, it plugged right in, connected, and worked immediately, the app interface is intuitive and I have not had to touch it in 3 years. It automates with Ring away settings through SmartThings to adjust temp.
Wall Device:
Also annoying is when you press the control, you have to first cycle through the different modes to change the set point. Normally you just select the high or low set point on other units and adjust from there. It's confusing to the user. If you just press the arrows it defaults to the cooling settings when you're currently in heating mode. But to activate the device, you press the center button it will change your cooling mode.
In addition, several of these devices keep disconnecting from wifi randomly and show the "!" symbol. I lose control over the app and can't figure out how to get it back on. The support line has me walk through the setup steps over and over again. If you reconnect to the same wifi you select wifi setting in the app and follow the instructions to reset, which appear to only work if you're connecting to the same wifi router.
You might think you're saving money here, but you aren't. Save yourself the hassle and buy a reputable brand that won't accidentally cook your home like an oven and actually shows you temperature and usage history.