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ECOBEE Smart Thermostat Essential

Smart Thermostat
ECOBEE Smart Thermostat Essential
ECOBEE Smart Thermostat Essential
1 / 5
RankNo. 2 of 3Best Smart Thermostats
Ranking Net Score+65+65 from reviews0 from votes
Sources613 positive · 0 negative
Priced at$129.99

Released Jan 2025

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No. 2 of 3 in Best Smart Thermostats
Priced at$129.99

Released Jan 2025

Shop on AmazonShop on Google
+65Ranking net score+65 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScore6 sources

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential is a smart thermostat from Ecobee for connected climate control. It is positioned around connected climate control, with a listed price range of $129.99.

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Total +65 pts

Net positive 4

Net negative 0

No topic has more negative than positive points.

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6 total sources
6 sources
YouTube
  • Installation & Setup+5 pts

    This is very good design. You just press this clip like this and insert the wire in here.

This is very good design. You just press this clip like this and insert the wire in here.
YouTube
  • Installation & Setup+5 pts

    It highlights the easy 20-30 minute DIY installation

  • Energy Savings & Reports+5 pts

    excellent Eco+ energy-saving features

  • Smart Home, App & Connectivity+5 pts

    ideal for those wanting energy efficiency and remote access without premium features.

It highlights the easy 20-30 minute DIY installation excellent Eco+ energy-saving features ideal for those wanting energy efficiency and remote access without premium features.
YouTube
  • Comfort & Temperature Control+5 pts

    That's a practical feature that pays off over time in both comfort and savings.

  • Energy Savings & Reports+5 pts

    Its smart scheduling learns from your habits, adjusting the temperature when you're away to avoid wasting energy, then kicks back into comfort mode when you return.

  • Installation & Setup0 pts

    the power extender kit adds cost and complexity for some setups.

  • Smart Home, App & Connectivity+5 pts

    intuitive scheduling and remote control via your smartphone or voice assistant.

the power extender kit adds cost and complexity for some setups. That's a practical feature that pays off over time in both comfort and savings. Its smart scheduling learns from your habits, adjusting the temperature when you're away to avoid wasting energy, then kicks back into comfort mode when you return. intuitive scheduling and remote control via your smartphone or voice assistant.
YouTube
  • Installation & Setup+5 pts

    He found the installation to be straightforward, requiring him to run a new four-conductor wire from his furnace to provide the necessary common (C) wire for power.

  • Smart Home, App & Connectivity+5 pts

    The reviewer's main motivation was to be able to monitor and control his home's heating remotely, which the thermostat successfully provided.

He found the installation to be straightforward, requiring him to run a new four-conductor wire from his furnace to provide the necessary common (C) wire for power. The reviewer's main motivation was to be able to monitor and control his home's heating remotely, which the thermostat successfully provided.
YouTube
  • Comfort & Temperature Control0 pts

    In large homes or tricky layouts, it may take a little testing to find the perfect spots.

  • Energy Savings & Reports+5 pts

    This gives you insight into your energy habits and can even help you save money while keeping your home comfortable.

  • Smart Home, App & Connectivity+5 pts

    seamless integration with major smart home platforms like HomeKit and Alexa.

In large homes or tricky layouts, it may take a little testing to find the perfect spots. This gives you insight into your energy habits and can even help you save money while keeping your home comfortable. seamless integration with major smart home platforms like HomeKit and Alexa.
YouTube
  • Energy Savings & Reports+5 pts

    The review praises its excellent Eco+ software for automatic energy optimization

  • Smart Home, App & Connectivity+5 pts

    while also highlighting its strong smart home integration.

The review praises its excellent Eco+ software for automatic energy optimization while also highlighting its strong smart home integration.

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Net positive 4

Net negative 0

No topic has more negative than positive points.

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