While it’s true that standard and programmable thermostats allow you to control the temperature in your home, smart thermostats allow you to control it remotely using a smart device. Thanks to smart technology, smart thermostats can learn from your behavior and make adjustments in real time based on your energy consumption preferences. You can set timers and tweak your thermostat to help you reduce your monthly energy costs, making it an investment that generally pays for itself over time.