When you have to replace the existing older thermostat in your home, you might wonder whether you have to purchase a smart thermostat, or will a less pricy programmable thermostat be suitable. The problem is most probably that you don’t know what to choose because you don’t know what the differences and similarities between the two types of thermostats are. Both programmable and smart thermostats allow you to program your home’s cooling and heating system. Smart thermostats, however, go further and are designed to learn your behavior over time and then automatically adjust the temperature in your home to accommodate your habits and preferences. You can also communicate with your smart thermostat remotely via an app on your mobile device. In this article, we’ll have a look at the similarities and differences between programmable and smart thermostats. If you understand the differences and know what the benefits of each…