Can outdoor sensors control my thermostat?

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Smart thermostat sensors (Ecobee, Honeywell) can feed outdoor data to the thermostat for automatic adjustment. Standalone sensors (ThermoPro, AcuRite) display data but don't control HVAC directly. For automatic adjustment, buy a sensor that's part of your thermostat's ecosystem.

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