While a regular thermostat might work for the basics, a smart thermostat has a wide range of additional features like built-in Wi-Fi, sensors, remote access, scheduling, and more.

A thermostat is an automatic device installed to detect temperature changes to regulate or maintain the temperature of an enclosed area. Choosing a wrong or faulty thermostat or not installing it at the right place means higher energy consumption and more money spent on heating or cooling the space.