Best HomeKit thermostats for the Home app in 2024

ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium with Siri on display installed on a wall
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The best HomeKit thermostats not only let you control your home's heating using your Apple device, but they can also help you save money on your heating bill in some way.

These thermostats connect to Apple's Home app, found on the best iPhones, best iPads, best Macs, and best Apple Watches. Within this app, you can adjust the temperature to heat up or cool down your home with ease. Some thermostats can even let you set schedules for when it should switch on and off while you're away, ensuring your home keeps warm and cozy.

With this in mind, we've rounded up a few HomeKit thermostats to see which one could suit your home best.

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Q&A

Which is the best HomeKit Thermostat for me?

Having one of the best HomeKit thermostats in your home enables some pretty cool features, such as voice control and scheduling. HomeKit also lets you tie in your new thermostat with other accessories, like the best HomeKit door locks, bringing things to life through automation and scenes. Of course, nothing is cooler than cranking up the heater from the comforts of your bed on-demand through the Home app, which all of our picks provide.

What thermostats are compatible with HomeKit?

There are several brands that have included Home app and HomeKit standard support in their smart thermostat ranges. HomeKit Thermostats are available from Bryant, Carrier, ecobee, Netatmo, Emerson, Eve, Heatmiser, Heran, Hive, iDeices, Legrand, Lennox, Mysa, Schluter, Polypipe, Nu-Heat, Netatmo, Sensi, Sinopé, T9, tado°, LUX, Meross, Mysa, and Honeywell Home.

Is Nest Thermostat HomeKit compatible?

The Nest Thermostat doesn't officially support HomeKit. However, thanks to the new Matter smart home standard, it can be used with your Apple Home ecosystem just like any other HomeKit device. The Nest Smart Thermostat from 2020 was upgraded with Matter support in April, 2023. 

Is Ecobee HomeKit compatible?

Yes, nearly all ecobee thermostats work with HomeKit except some of the earliest ecobee3 thermostats. 

How can a HomeKit thermostat help me save money

For one, you can change it remotely, so there's not need to worry about forgetting to change the temprature when you leave the house. You can also set it to turn off at certain times, or if it's not cool enough to warrant the heating being on. A smart thermostat allows you to manage your heating better, and gives you greater control over the temperature in your home. 

Christopher Close

Christopher spends most of his time writing and dreaming about all things HomeKit and the Home app. Whether it is installing smart light switches, testing the latest door locks, or automating his households daily routines, Christopher has done it all.

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