# Smart Thermostats in 2026: What CNET's Latest Roundup Means for Your Smart Home > CNET's 2026 smart thermostat guide highlights how much easier it has become to cut energy bills automatically. Here's what the roundup gets right, and how a smart thermostat fits into a complete, professionally monitored smart home. - URL: https://mfpgsecurity.com/resources/smart-thermostats-in-2026-what-cnets-latest-roundup-means-for-your - Category: Industry News - Author: Brett Lawson, Doorbell & Entry Security Writer - Published: 2026-09-06 - Reading time: 2 min - Keywords: smart thermostat 2026, smart home energy savings, smart thermostat and security system, ADT smart home, home automation news --- CNET just published its annual roundup of the best smart thermostats for 2026, and the takeaway is simple: saving energy at home has never been easier. According to CNET's report, today's smart thermostats do a better job than ever of learning your schedule, adjusting to weather and occupancy, and quietly trimming heating and cooling costs without you having to think about it (source: CNET, "The Best Smart Thermostats of 2026: Save Energy the Easy Way"). That is good news for anyone who has been on the fence about upgrading. A few years ago, "smart thermostat" mostly meant an app-controlled dial. Now the category includes devices that use sensors placed around the house, integrate with voice assistants, and coordinate with other connected devices to keep temperatures comfortable while cutting waste. **Why this matters beyond the thermostat** At MFPGSecurity, we spend most of our time talking about cameras, sensors, and monitoring, but smart thermostats are part of the same story. Homeowners are increasingly building a connected ecosystem, not buying one gadget at a time. A thermostat that knows when you have left for the day is a small piece of the same picture as a door sensor that knows when you have left for the day. That overlap is exactly why so many smart-home platforms, including the ADT systems we install as an Authorized Dealer, are built to work alongside thermostats, smart locks, and lighting. When your security system and your climate control talk to each other, you get real benefits: - Your thermostat can automatically switch to away mode when your security system is armed, instead of relying on you to remember. - Lights and locks can be scheduled or triggered together with heating and cooling for a home that feels lived-in even when you are traveling. - One app, rather than three or four, gives you a single view of what is happening at home. **A word of caution from a security perspective** CNET's guide focuses on energy savings, which is a fair and important lens. But we would add one more consideration: any device connected to your home network is a potential entry point if it is not set up carefully. Before adding a new smart thermostat, make sure your Wi-Fi network uses a strong password, your router firmware is current, and you are downloading the manufacturer's official app rather than a third-party lookalike. This is the same advice we give homeowners who ask us about smart cameras and video doorbells. Convenience and security are not opposites, but they do require a little bit of intention. A professionally installed system, whether it is climate control or home security, tends to get these details right from the start because it is set up by someone who does this every day, not figured out through trial and error. **Where MFPGSecurity fits in** We are not a thermostat company, but we are an ADT Authorized Dealer, and ADT-compatible smart home platforms are built to play well with popular thermostats, locks, and lighting systems. If you already own a smart thermostat, or you are shopping for one after reading CNET's list, it is worth asking how it will fit into your broader home setup, including your security system. If you want to talk through what a connected, professionally monitored home could look like for your household, our team at MFPGSecurity is happy to help you sort through the options. You can also browse our other resources articles for more on smart-home integration, or read more about our approach on the [homepage](/) and [about us](/about-us) pages. Give us a call at 833-842-0818 if you would like a straightforward, no-pressure conversation about how climate control, cameras, and monitoring can work together in your home. Bottom line: CNET's 2026 list is a useful snapshot of how far smart thermostats have come. The bigger opportunity for most homeowners is thinking about how that device fits into a complete, secure, connected home, not just a lower energy bill. _Source: [www.cnet.com](https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/best-smart-thermostats/)_ ## Get a Free Quote Ready to protect what matters most? Get a free, no obligation quote on a professionally installed ADT home security system with 24/7 monitoring from MFPGSecurity. [Request your free quote](/) or call [833-842-0818](tel:8338420818) to talk with a security specialist today. ## FAQ ### Do smart thermostats work with ADT home security systems? Many popular smart thermostats are compatible with ADT-connected smart home platforms, allowing your climate control to coordinate with arming and disarming your security system. Ask your MFPGSecurity consultant which thermostats integrate with your specific setup. ### Is a smart thermostat a security risk? Any internet-connected device carries some risk if it is not set up properly. Using a strong Wi-Fi password, keeping firmware updated, and downloading only official apps significantly reduces that risk. ### Can I add a smart thermostat to my existing MFPGSecurity or ADT system? In many cases, yes. Call us at 833-842-0818 and we can walk through compatibility with your current setup and recommend next steps. ### What did CNET's 2026 smart thermostat guide focus on? CNET's roundup evaluated top smart thermostats for 2026 based on their ability to learn household schedules, respond to occupancy and weather, and reduce energy costs automatically. ## Sources - CNET - The Best Smart Thermostats of 2026: Save Energy the Easy Way: https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/best-smart-thermostats/ --- Published by MFPGSecurity, https://mfpgsecurity.com (ADT Authorized Dealer). Call 833-842-0818.