Amazon vs. Wyze: Battle for the Best Budget Thermostat

Both smart thermostats from Amazon and Wyze are under $100 and offer most of the same features as more expensive options. We put the models to the test to find out which one is better.
The Amazon Smart Thermostat and the Wyze Thermostat do what you'd expect. We test their connected capabilities, their ease of scheduling and their geofencing capabilities to find out which one would be a better fit for you.
0:00 Intro
1:34 The Basics
3:07 Scheduling Test
6:08 Geofencing Test
7:09 Using the Thermostats
8:06 Recommendation
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[@SteveDeo78]

I'm completely confused at which device won. The wyze scored higher yet the amazon won. Seems fishy.

[@sun1234567890]

FYI...Wyze thermostat can have Voice Assistant access and now how remote sensors for multiroom sensing.

[@DSC800]

The Wyze has adjustable temperature differential of up to 3*, which allows the HVAC to run a little longer and cycle less times per hour and this can be a little more efficient and a little less wear on the equipment. I can't tell if the Amazon has this feature but I'll likely just go with the Wyze since I have other of their products.

[@UtahDarkHorse]

Yes, it does. can't remember the minimum spread in degrees at the moment, but I know it can do 3 degrees.

[@Trief1962]

Overall good video answered all my questions thanks!

[@QuorkEx]

great video, this is just the information I was looking for

[@catcren5613]

We installed the Amazon thermostat about two weeks ago. We went to lunch and were gone about 45 min to an hour when I received a message from Alexa about the temp being set for “away.” So you probably needed to be gone longer. So far, we love it!

[@WaynoGur]

I have an Emerson Sensi. I am very pleased with it. About $110.

[@robl8157]

I have the Amazon and the geofencing works with no problem. The issue I have is setting up my wife’s phone as well as mine. It turns off my system when I leave the house and she’s still home.

[@dlsjunk]

I got the Amazon one just after they came out while it was on sale. Easy install. Now I can just yell at Alexa to turn the heat up or down. I also didn't like reviews I saw about the manual control wheel on the Wyze. What ever you pick, check with your utility company. My gas company had a rebate on smart thermostats that paid for it!

[@xander-mk4ck]

You have to buy the thermostat FIRST! And then fill out an online application for the rebate and then your utilities company will send you a check . Some only cover up to $75 . I got the wyze and I got it delivered so I ended up paying $78 . My check came out to $75

[@UtahDarkHorse]

We already have Alexa devices all over, so the Amazon one was a no-brainer for us. Already had a C wire. Just installed it today. Works fine. Only issue we had was the reversing valve setting on heat pump type hvac defaulted to the wrong setting for us. Just flipped it and all was right in the world. Thank you for the great video and for sharing 😊

[@Keya0502]

How do u flip it?

[@UtahDarkHorse]

@@Keya0502 It's in the device settings in the app. can't remember exactly where as that's the only time I've seen the app.

[@sasstewart1222]

I've installed about 10 of these and most (9) needed the C wire adapter. These are good options, i personally like the ecoobee.

[@lovedfriend2020]

What YEAR does the house or apt need to be need a C wire or have one already?

[@bmoney70seven69]

@@lovedfriend2020 did you get this figured out there to make any tstat work with a 2 wire

[@sorrows_touch]

I have a Nest E and it's fantastic

[@ppen62]

Well first of all great review. I was once a Nest owner for about 5 years but last year for reason. It wouldn’t do voice commands meaning if ask Alexa to off it wouldn’t. I try the step reboot and reset. But it didn’t work so and just around that time Amazon came out with theirs. It was a no brainer condensing. I have a Amazon Alex eco system must say I haven’t any problems. And no CNET I don’t think it’s weird to sleep in the cold. Personally I can’t fall a sleep when the heater is on. Just think about it when it summer 99% of people with a/c don’t turn on a heater at night to go to sleep.

[@gregedwards7895]

I think it’s weird to think it’s weird to like sleeping cold because of how comfortable it is for sure.

[@Poosaycvm]

The wyze is so cute!

[@wstt4]

With Wyze can you change temperature in Google Home App or just using Google assistant voice commands?

[@ritchiemeza]

i don’t use amazon products so that one is out of the running. but i like the aesthetics of the wyze one. my current thermostat has a “circulate” feature. dumb question, does the wyze thermostat have the circulate feature?

[@nivinSulaiman-jy3hv]

I love them both lol congratulations 🎉😂❤😢😮 your something else 😮

[@robert.febles]

Which LED wall lights are those around the thermometer? They look very cool!

[@jesflo4]

NanoLeaf Lines

[@apsvend]

😅😅😅🤣🤣👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 The whole video I could not take my eyes off the LED lights. I was going to ask the same question thank you👌🏾👋🏾

[@johnbeverly1653]

I have a wyze thermostat and for some reason the A/C always runs, even with the heat on and the auto home and away is annoying

[@HishamNassar88]

How can i know which on is compatible with my HVAC system? I don’t know if my HVAC is old or new?

[@ThreePhaseHigh]

All I want to know is, does the Geo fence feature work OK

[@clintonramsey3652]

My Amazon stat only lasted a litte more then 1 year. Just long enough to be out of warranty. I think warranty should be a consideration you did not mention. I don't think I saved the cost of the stat in one year.

[@MinionOfDarkness]

I have a wall furnace which of course doesn't have a C-wire, but that was easy enough to solve with a 24v wall wart. I chose the $99 Nest. Considering the simplicity of a wall furnace it didn't make sense to spend the money for much more expensive Nest Learning thermostat. The Nest is easily programmable and works perfectly with Alexa voice control and Routines. The main drawback to the Nest is Google itself. This is the only Google device of any kind I have so it may have been better to go with the Amazon thermostat instead. Guess I'll never know for sure 😉

[@lukas______]

Are the adapters the same thing as a 24v transformer?

[@Phrancis5]

Can remote thermostats be added to either of these? My thermostat is downstairs but all the heat pools upstairs and would love the fan to equalize it every so often.

[@Hershal13]

Wyze has that option they are like $24 bucks

[@georgenlfull]

nice quality

[@randynelson4718]

What do these thermostats do when they loose internet connection?

[@richardbatters]

I would like to know if their capable of controlling a humidifier. Do they have a built in Humidistat?.

[@aurora.the.explorer]

Great question, I'd like to know too

[@FolklorPhoenix]

Can you lock Amazon Thermostat (device) so that no one can adjust or turn on/off device w/out code?

[@JosephDawson]

Many people don't have HVAC and have electric baseboard thermostats. And now smart thermostats from Sinopé and Mysa and others can do baseboards. CNET should do something on smart baseboard thermostats.

[@superset5]

both of those thermostats cost over 100 bucks. do people not pay attention the videos theme or narrative

[@JosephDawson]

@@superset5 TH1123ZB is under $100.. But my point wasn't cost my point was that the Wyze and Amazon options will not work with electric heat. You must have a HVAC system. In Canada many of us just have electric heat and don't require AC. So we have to buy the line voltage thermostats. And as of now CNET has ONLY done reviews on HVAC based thermostats.

[@videobandit]

What trim plate do you have behind the Amazon Smart Thermostat?? I don’t see one listed on Amazon. Thanks

[@robl8157]

It comes with it

[@videobandit]

@@robl8157 thanks

[@fredost1504]

Wyze doesnt appear to be able to deal with O/B(heat pump reversing valve) along with W1 and W2 wires. Amazon can.

[@morrigansraven61]

We have a separate HVAC system for our bonus room…some weird code her in N Cakilaky. So we have a Wyze upstairs and a Eccobee downstairs

[@Jacqeline-mz7dd]

I can't connect to my phone to show anything from the camera

[@enripc]

Non of the thermostat work with home app \Siri but the setup-video is on iPhone wow lol,,, can we have option or comparación with home app ?

[@yasmannybroche5838]

How would I know if I need the adapter?

[@lovedfriend2020]

I found this video How to Tell if Your Thermostat Has a C Wire kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYnYdH-gp9yUqcU

[@rossperk]

Got Google everything. Wyse it is. Stop over-thinking the closing. Could have used more video for how the physical interfaces worked, instead of just stock video pans.

[@johnaubin6907]

The taps isn’t really something to go off of. For example I have my thermostat as one of my favorites so they saves 4 taps right off the bat.

[@guycan100]

Why would you need 2 thermostat. Cause some people have more than one in their house hello

[@bmoney70seven69]

If anyone needs help I’ve been doing HVAC in the US for 9 years now

[@ien2023]

He didnt test real world everyday use. Amazon has wifi drop issue from the phone app to thermostat. The thermostat display info is too limited where it's useless at a glance. Amazon is really a Honeywell Thermostat with a fresh skin.

[@NivinSulaiman-jc5hs]

Adorable there cute

[@AfiaPivot]

I feel like you want me to say you are weird😭 but you are not. Studies have shown it is easier to fall asleep when the temperature is cooler. 😎

[@techitorleaveit_original]

DUDE - Why CNET and not your own KZbin ?

[@RLTtizME]

Almost all HVAC installers HATE these devices. They seem to think they are junk.

[@starmc26]

Uhh, what?

[@RLTtizME]

@@starmc26 Welcome back from your coma.

[@starmc26]

@@RLTtizME What you said is absolutely untrue, dummy.

[@sasha1379]

Just get Honeywell thermostat, good price and reliable

[@mz4420]

Only one of these is spying and sending your info 😅

[@travisstoneking4049]

I will stay with my twenty dollar thermostat lol

[@t3471]

Sounds weird but I too sleep better when it's cooler. 😴

[@vedantasp]

First

[@nhtna4706]

hhhmm. WEIRD! both seem to be crap for now,. Amazon and Wyze need to grow up.. enhance, optimize, in terms of usability..

[@Jacqeline-mz7dd]

Restart how thermostat works and is it going to cost me

[@pkdon5890]

Beware of these smart thermostats, My gas price doubled the first month of using the amazon smart thermostat. Also the thermostat seems to do smaller cycles on the heating which puts more pressure on the furnace.

[@starmc26]

That would be your own fault, you need to adjust the settings.

[@aegis062]

@@starmc26 idk why these don't come with a function to remove heating since Miami heat inside a house is a myth no one uses it they would be out of their minds to even turn the heater on at any time. even the winter heating isn't a thing. during winter outside is only between 73F-76F it's basically cool enough that we will only turn on the AC maybe once every 2hr.

[@starmc26]

@@aegis062 Don't connect the heater/furnace wires.

[@aegis062]

@@starmc26 thanks.

[@rfh1987]

This video makes no sense. The tests were largely impractical. Who cares how long it takes to set the schedule, as that's something you rarely do. Using is what we care about, but you didn't show anything. You made some generalizations to conclude "Amazon Thermostat is better". Huh?

[@xander-mk4ck]

wyze thermostat is a joke . go with something more reliable

[@starmc26]

The Wyze thermostat works flawlessly and has tons of settings, you don't know what you're talking about.

[@xander-mk4ck]

@@starmc26 you again ? Jfc you wyze fan boys will defend wyze with your life . Let it go man, wyze doesn’t pay you . I’ve used wyze products and they’re buggy and unreliable, go ahead and use wyze toys but you’ll end up regretting it

[@GreenAppelPie]

I’m still trying to figure out why one needs a smart thermostat with all these BS. My $40 one has hi and low temps that’s it.

[@MinionOfDarkness]

I like that my Nest will turn on the heat to a preset temp once my phone realizes that I'm on my way home so I don't walk into an.ice box.

[@sleeksilver]

Whaaaaatttt??? There are tons of reasons, saving money is the first one. Did you even watch the video???