Best smart thermostat deal: Get the Google Nest Learning thermostat for 28% off

SAVE $70: Integrate the Google Nest Learning thermostat into your home for just $179, down from $249, at Amazon. That’s a discount of 28%.

Tis the season to crank up the heat — and then forget to turn it down for the nine hours you’ll be away from home. Avoid the heart-dropping sensation of realizing the plants will be the only ones enjoying a cozy 70 degrees Fahrenheit while you’re at work with a smart thermostat that senses when you’re away.

As of Oct. 31, you can score the Google Nest Learning thermostat for just $179 at Amazon, marked down from $249. That’s a savings of $70 that can go toward paying the heating bill.

This smart thermostat is designed to learn as you use it. After one week, the Google Nest thermostat programs itself based on its history and your temperature settings. Use the Nest app to adjust the temperature while you’re away from home — from your phone, you can turn down the heat if you forgot to adjust it before you left for vacation, or turn it back on an hour before you’re set to get home. The app also tracks your energy history if you’re looking for insights on how to use less energy.

The Google Nest Learning thermostat is also designed to use sensors to determine when you’re not around and turn itself to an energy-saving temperature. Google says most people take 30 minutes to install the thermostat and that it works with 95% of existing thermostat systems. The thermostat face comes in seven colorways including black, white, brass, and stainless steel, so you can match your home’s existing decor.

Introduce a new smart home feature this winter with the Google Nest Learning thermostat, marked down to just $179 at Amazon.