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Most programmable thermostats use either daily or weekday/weekend schedules, and virtually all smart thermostats offer daily schedules.

How to program a Nest thermostat Once you add your Nest thermostat to the Google Home or Nest app, you can control it through your phone or computer.

You can program the smart thermostat to return to the normal household temperature a day before you return, so everything will be comfortable when you arrive.

When connected to the internet, a smart thermostat can take local weather patterns into account when making adjustments, which will operate your system as efficiently as possible.

A new thermostat doesn't have to cost hundreds. Here's how to find a solid programmable model for $30 or less.

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Fact-checked answers on smart thermostats compare to older programmable models -- and how much you'll save.

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