ecobee Smart Thermostat with Siri & Alexa - Built-in Air Quality Monitor

Review:

Pros:

• Smart Home and Away feature adjusts temperature levels based on presence
• Air quality monitor alerts you to poor air quality and reminds you to change air filter
• Beautifully designed with advanced engineering and premium materials
• Works with a range of smart home systems and devices
• Alerts you to smoke alarms, possible break-ins, and temperature drops

Cons:

• Premium price point compared to other smart thermostats
• Requires a Smart Security plan for some features
• Siri only available with an Apple home hub

Q: What is the energy savings percentage that can be achieved with the ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium?
A: The ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium can save up to 26% per year on heating and cooling costs compared to a hold of 72°F.

Q: Does the ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium come with a SmartSensor?
A: Yes, the ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium comes with a SmartSensor, which adjusts the temperature in the rooms that matter most to reduce hot or cold spots and keep you comfortable.

Q: Does the ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium have a built-in air quality monitor?
A: Yes, the ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium has a built-in air quality monitor that alerts you to poor air quality, provides tips on how to improve it, and reminds you when it’s time to change your furnace’s air filter.

Q: What are some of the premium features of the ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium?
A: The ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium is made with premium materials and advanced engineering, which means it has a large, vibrant display with a cinematic interface, a timeless design, and next-level occupancy sensing.

Q: Can the ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium function as a home monitoring hub?
A: Yes, the ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium is a complete home monitoring hub that includes built-in smoke alarm detection and alerts to possible break-ins when your system is armed. You can also receive notifications during sudden temperature drops that could cause damage. However, an ecobee Smart Security plan is required for these features.

Q: What voice assistants is the ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium compatible with?
A: The ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium works with Amazon Alexa, Siri*, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, and IFTT. It also comes with a smart speaker and your choice of Siri* or Alexa Built-in. *Apple home hub required to enable Siri on Smart Thermostat Premium.

Q: What HVAC accessories does the ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium support?
A: The ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium supports most common HVAC accessories such as humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and ventilators.

Q: Does the ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium require a C wire?
A: Yes, you need a C wire with 22 volts of power at the thermostat. If you don't have one already, you can rewire from the furnace if you have 22V C wire power at the furnace or use a plug-in 24 volt transformer/C wire adapter to power the thermostat.

Q: Does the ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium work with high voltage systems?
A: All HVAC systems work with high and low voltage. However, the thermostat itself only works with 24 volts. It won’t operate without a 240V.