Costco members can grab the Ecobee 4 smart thermostat on sale for $170

The Ecobee4 smart thermostat is down to $169.97, but you'll only be able to see this price if you're a Costco member. That's unfortunate, but Costco has a lot of benefits beyond just amazing discounts, especially if you happen to live near one. The price is $30 off what Costco normally sells it for. The next best price is around $200 through third parties on Amazon, but many retailers like Home Depot sell it for even more than that. Today's drop matches a sale we've only seen a couple times before from Costco.

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Ecobee4 Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat

$174.99 $249.99 Save $75 1565691020

Double dip on savings with money off this smart thermostat that learns over time to reduce your energy bill.

This thermostat is easy to install and even easier to use. The included room sensor helps keep an even temperature throughout your whole house. You can add more room sensors if you need to. That's especially helpful if you live somewhere like a townhome where the temperature can change dramatically based on what floor you're on.

It integrates with a bunch of HVAC devices to get the atmosphere just right and it intelligently adjusts the temperature when you're not home, so you aren't wasting money heating or cooling an empty house. You'll save money on your annual heating and cooling bills, meaning the thermostat will end up paying for itself in two years or less. Be sure to grab one now, before you miss out on the savings.

The thermostat also features Alexa voice control built right in, so a few spoken words can adjust the temperature of your home. That functionality offers you a slew of Alexa skills, like music playback, weather forecasts, and drop-in calling. You can control it via the free app for iOS and Android, too. Installation takes 45 minutes or less, and the thermostat also plays nicely with Google Assistant, HomeKit, SmartThings, IFTTT, and more.

Depending on where you live, you may qualify for some additional rebates, making this an even smarter investment.

J.D. Levite has been in the deals game since 2012. He has posted daily deals at Gizmodo, The Wirecutter, The Sweethome, and now for Thrifter. He was there for the first Prime Day and has braved the full force of Black Friday. If you cut him, he bleeds savings. But don't try it for real. That's a metaphor.