The Verge - Apple April 8, 2026

Amazon’s Smart Thermostat can help lower your energy bills, and it’s down to $62

Amazon’s Smart Thermostat is down to its best price of the year. | Image: Amazon With temperatures on the rise and Earth Day right around the corner, now’s a good time to invest in a smart thermostat if you haven’t already. A good one like Amazon’s Smart Thermostat can help reduce energy use and low…

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Amazon’s Smart Thermostat can help lower your energy bills, and it’s down to $62

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