Is ecobee coming out with a new thermostat?

Ecobee Planning New Smart Thermostat With Built-In Air Quality Sensor. Canadian smart home accessory maker Ecobee appears to be preparing to release a new version of its SmartThermostat with a built-in indoor air quality sensor.

Is there a new ecobee?

Ecobee has announced two new smart thermostats — the first since the Ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control arrived in 2019 and the first new products to launch since the company was bought by generator giant Generac last fall.

Is ecobee going out of business?

Terms of the acquisition were first announced November 1, 2021. “We are excited to close the ecobee transaction and continue Generac's evolution as an Energy Technology Solutions company,” said Aaron Jagdfeld, president and chief executive officer of Generac.

When did ecobee SmartThermostat come out?

Smart Thermostats

ecobee created the world's first smart thermostat, the ecobee Smart, in 2008. Since then, they have gradually updated their thermostat lineup over the years up to the most recent release of the flagship ecobee SmartThermostat in June 2019.

Is there an ecobee4?

The device comes with a wireless room sensor and supports up to 32 sensors. To ensure ecobee4 will work in your home, visit ecobee.com/compatibility. ecobee4 will be compatible with Amazon Echo, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings and IFTTT.

Ecobee - 6 Tips and Tricks to getting more out of your device

How many versions of ecobee are there?

Below, you'll find the dimensions of all three devices: Ecobee3 Lite – 4.05 x 4.05 x 0.84 inches. Ecobee3 – 1 x 4.05 x 4.05 inches. Ecobee4 – 1 x 4 x 4 inches.

Is ecobee owned by Amazon?

Amazon is backing Ecobee, a smart thermostat company, just days after buying Ring. Energy Impact Partners and Amazon Alexa Fund are among the investors in a $62 million round of funding for Ecobee. Toronto-based Ecobee makes smart thermostats that compete with Nest and Honeywell products.

Does carrier own ecobee?

Carrier, the company founded by the inventor of modern air conditioning, is working with ecobee, the company behind the world's first Wi-Fi smart thermostat, to offer co-branded versions of the ecobee3 lite Pro and ecobee SmartThermostat Pro with voice control.

What is the difference between ecobee 3 and 4?

The only differences between the two is that the Ecobee 4 features a speaker on top of the thermostat, allowing Alexa to speak. In addition to this speaker, The Ecobee 3 is also slightly bigger than its predecessor—109 x 109 compared to 100 x 100—and slightly heavier. Otherwise, the two thermostats are identical.

How long does an ecobee thermostat last?

Ecobee thermostats can last up to ten years, but of course, how long they last depend on how frequently you use them.

Is ecobee3 Lite discontinued?

The ecobee3 has been discontinued. But we still offer the refurbished ecobee3 and the ecobee3 lite! Thank you, but will you offer another ecobee product at the level of the 3 or 4 (non-lite) without Alexa please?! For those that want HomeKit, but not the privacy issues of Alexa.

What is the difference between ecobee models?

The prime difference between Ecobee3 Lite vs Ecobee4 – is that Ecobee3 Lite is a budget model smart thermostat, whereas Ecobee4 is a full featured smart thermostat. Ecobee4 comes with builtin Amazon Alexa and an extra room sensor, but you've to purchase them separately (if you really need) for Ecobee3 Lite.

How accurate is the ecobee humidity sensor?

While the exact specs on the ecobee humidity sensor are kept secret, we can make some inferences using the available information on the temperature sensor. The ecobee thermostat is accurate within +/- 1.0F according to official documentation.

Did ecobee get bought out?

Toronto-based smart home thermostat startup Ecobee is being acquired by Generac Holdings for $770 million, the companies announced Monday.

How is ecobee doing?

ecobee smart thermostats have delivered 17.6 TWh of energy savings to date, which is the annual equivalent of saving enough energy to take all the homes in Las Vegas off the grid for a year, taking 2.7 million cars off the road for a year, and keeping 13.7 million tons of CO2 out of the atmosphere.

Does the ecobee thermostat have a camera on it?

Ecobee doesn't currently have a camera in its lineup, but adding one could help it keep pace with Nest. According to Zatz, the camera could be used as a presence sensor for the company's smart thermostat and could even include temperature and humidity sensors to provide the thermostat more accurate readings.

Does Apple make a thermostat?

Apple Stores are now selling a smart thermostat that you can regulate through Siri. Available Tuesday at Apple retail stores in North America, the Ecobee3 smart thermostat is the first connected thermostat compatible with Apple's HomeKit technology, The Verge said on Tuesday.

Can my Ecobee play music?

ecobee Switch+ currently supports Amazon Music, TuneIn, and iHeartRadio.

Is ecobee 3 discontinued?

Is ecobee3 discontinued? Not actively discontinued as you can still get support and purchase the device from major retailers.

When did the ecobee 3 come out?

The Bottom Line

Available beginning October 31 at Home Depot, Best Buy, Amazon and Ecobee's online store, the $169 Ecobee3 Lite is the least expensive Wi-Fi thermostat you can find today that supports five major smart home platforms.

What is difference between ecobee and ecobee Lite?

The biggest difference, since the ecobee lite now supports room sensors, is that the ecobee3 lite doesn't support humidifiers, dehumidifiers, or ventilators. If you have these accessories, you should get the ecobee3 so you can take full advantage of your home's HVAC equipment.