The 10 Best Smart Thermostats as of June 2026

How we ranked these smart thermostats

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each thermostat does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

#	Smart Thermostats	Score	Best for	Compatibility	Approx price	Amazon links
1	Google Nest Learning (4th gen)	9.0	Best overall	Most systems	£220	View Price
2	Tado° X	8.9	Best for radiators	Most systems	£130	View Price
3	Drayton Wiser	8.7	Best multi-room value	Most systems	£130	View Price
4	ecobee Smart Premium	8.6	Best with sensor	Most systems	£220	View Price
5	Tado° Wireless	8.6	Best app	Most systems	£150	View Price
6	Hive Thermostat	8.5	Best UK support	Most systems	£180	View Price
7	Honeywell Home T6	8.5	Best traditional	Most systems	£150	View Price
8	Genius Hub	8.4	Best whole-home zoning	Most systems	£250	View Price
9	Google Nest Thermostat E	8.4	Best value	Most systems	£100	View Price
10	Nest Thermostat	8.3	Best simple	Varies	£120	View Price

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The full ranking

Best overall

Google Nest Learning (4th gen)

9.0Our number one pick.

The Nest Learning Thermostat remains the smart thermostat to beat, learning your routine to heat the home efficiently, with a gorgeous display and broad system compatibility. It is pricey and setup can need a professional, but it looks great and genuinely saves energy.

Compatibility: 9.0App: 9.0Savings: 9.0Value: 8.6

Pros

Learns your schedule automatically
Beautiful display
Wide compatibility

Cons

Pricey
May need professional install

Check price on Amazon≈ £220

Best for radiators

Tado° X

8.9A superb runner-up.

Tado°'s latest system excels with radiator-by-radiator control via smart valves, letting you heat only the rooms you use, plus open-window detection. It is subscription-optional and very effective for savings, though full multi-room kit adds up.

Compatibility: 9.0App: 9.0Savings: 9.2Value: 8.6

Pros

Room-by-room control
Strong energy savings
Open-window detection

Cons

Multi-room kit gets pricey
Some features behind a subscription

Check price on Amazon≈ £130

Best multi-room value

Drayton Wiser

8.7Rounds out our top three.

The Drayton Wiser is the value champion for multi-room heating, with affordable smart radiator valves, a simple hub and a clear app, and no mandatory subscription. It is less slick than Nest, but for whole-home zoning on a budget it is excellent.

Compatibility: 8.8App: 8.6Savings: 9.0Value: 9.2

Pros

Affordable multi-room control
No subscription
Easy to expand

Cons

Plainer hardware
App less polished

Check price on Amazon≈ £130

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Best with sensor

ecobee Smart Premium

8.6A standout in the upper half.

The ecobee Smart Premium bundles a room sensor that balances temperature and detects occupancy, plus built-in air-quality monitoring and even a smart speaker. It is feature-packed and pricey, with the best results in homes with uneven temperatures.

Compatibility: 8.8App: 8.8Savings: 8.8Value: 8.4

Pros

Includes a room sensor
Air-quality monitoring
Lots of features

Cons

Expensive
Overkill for simple setups

Check price on Amazon≈ £220

Best app

Tado° Wireless

8.6A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The wireless Tado° is a flexible, easy-to-fit smart thermostat with one of the best apps for scheduling and geofencing, helping cut bills automatically. It is a strong all-rounder, with some advanced features tied to Auto-Assist.

Compatibility: 8.8App: 9.2Savings: 8.8Value: 8.6

Pros

Excellent app and geofencing
Easy to fit
Good savings

Cons

Auto-Assist subscription for some features
Mid-range hardware

Check price on Amazon≈ £150

Best UK support

Hive Thermostat

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

Hive is the easy, well-supported UK choice, with simple installation options, a friendly app and a wide ecosystem of compatible smart-home kit. It lacks true learning, but for straightforward control with good local support it is solid.

Compatibility: 8.8App: 8.6Savings: 8.4Value: 8.6

Pros

Easy UK setup and support
Friendly app
Big accessory ecosystem

Cons

No auto-learning
Some features need a subscription

Check price on Amazon≈ £180

Best traditional

Honeywell Home T6

8.5A dependable pick if the price is right.

The Honeywell Home T6 is the pick for those who want reliable, no-nonsense smart control with geofencing and a clear interface from a trusted heating brand. It is more traditional than flashy, but it is dependable and well built.

Compatibility: 8.8App: 8.4Savings: 8.4Value: 8.6

Pros

Reliable and well built
Geofencing
Trusted brand

Cons

Plainer features
Single-zone focus

Check price on Amazon≈ £150

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Best whole-home zoning

Genius Hub

8.4Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Genius Hub is built for serious whole-home zoning, controlling many rooms and radiators with detailed scheduling and no subscription. It is more complex and expensive to set up, but for big or awkward homes the control is unmatched.

Compatibility: 9.0App: 8.4Savings: 9.0Value: 8.2

Pros

Powerful multi-room zoning
No subscription
Detailed control

Cons

Complex setup
Higher up-front cost

Check price on Amazon≈ £250

Best value

Google Nest Thermostat E

8.4A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The Nest Thermostat E brings Google's smart scheduling and tidy app to a much lower price than the Learning model. It drops the premium display and some learning, but for the money it is great value.

Compatibility: 8.6App: 9.0Savings: 8.6Value: 9.0

Pros

Affordable Google smarts
Tidy app
Energy history

Cons

No premium learning
Simpler display

Check price on Amazon≈ £100

Best simple

Nest Thermostat

8.3Rounds out our top ten.

The entry Nest Thermostat is the simplest, cheapest way into Google's heating ecosystem, with helpful scheduling suggestions and a clean mirrored display. Compatibility varies by system and it lacks full learning, but it is an easy upgrade.

Compatibility: 8.2App: 9.0Savings: 8.4Value: 8.8

Pros

Cheapest Nest option
Clean display
Helpful suggestions

Cons

Compatibility varies
No full learning

Check price on Amazon≈ £120

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the smart thermostats in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Google Nest Learning (4th gen), which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Tado° X and Drayton Wiser are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best smart thermostats without overthinking it, the Google Nest Learning (4th gen) is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £220

Our top picks at a glance

Google Nest Learning (4th gen)

Drayton Wiser

Tado° X

How we ranked these smart thermostats

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Google Nest Learning (4th gen)

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Tado° X

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Drayton Wiser

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ecobee Smart Premium

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Tado° Wireless

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Hive Thermostat

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Honeywell Home T6

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Genius Hub

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Google Nest Thermostat E

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Nest Thermostat

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Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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