Emerson Sensi

Stylish design, with a bright touchscreen ; Lots of programming flexibility ; Effective use of geofencing

A little pricey compared to the direct competition ; Run-of-the-mill app ; No algorithms that can learn your occupancy patterns

Excellent and exacting temperature controls ; Battery back up ; Highly customizable temperature scheduling

Entirely reliant on user scheduling ; Boring industrial design ; No motion sensor

From the perspective of upgrading an old thermostat to something new but not overly expensive, the Sensi is a solid choice. For a around the same price, you can admittedly get the more high-tech LUX/GEO, but the Sensi offers much finer temperature...

Emerson's $130 Sensi Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat costs less than many other smart-home models, its button interface and app are thoughtfully arranged and it works with Amazon's Alexa.

The Sensi doesn't come with algorithmic learning, remote sensors or geofencing capabilities; the thermostat hardware is on the plain side of the spectrum.

The Sensi is a solid option if you're looking for a smart thermostat upgrade that still manages to keep things simple.

The Emerson Sensi has an excellent mobile app and Amazon Echo support.

It doesn’t have an automatic scheduling feature.

The Emerson Sensi's three-year warranty and impressive mobile app help make it the best value for your money.