What's the difference between ecobee Smart Sensor and room sensor?

The increased detection allows for better presence detection. Lastly, the new SmartSensor also has a larger battery compared to the Room Sensor. This allows the SmartSensor to last a couple years with a single CR2477 battery, compared to 12 months of the Room Sensor using the CR2032 battery.
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What does the ecobee Smart Sensor do?

SmartSensor sets the temperature for comfort in the rooms that matter most and helps balance your home's temperature by managing hot or cold spots. Peace of mind and control from anywhere. Check the temperature in important rooms like the nursery using the app or your favorite voice assistant and adjust for comfort.
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Does ecobee need room sensors?

How Many Ecobee SmartSensors Do I Need? Most users will need a minimum of two Ecobee sensors with their Ecobee thermostat. However, it boils down to what you prefer and if you have cold and hot spots throughout the home that your Ecobee Thermostat can't control.
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How accurate is the ecobee Smart Sensor?

The ecobee temperature sensor has a +/- 1.0F accuracy and is programmed to provide readings every 15 seconds. It will use the previous two values and average them into the current reading.
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What is the range of ecobee Smart Sensor?

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The advertised maximum range of the sensors is 45 feet. The open air range of the sensors is probably 100 feet or more. But, ecobee reports the range as 45 feet to account for the inevitable obstructions that occur your home.
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How does ecobee sensor know a room is occupied?

The sensors read the temperature in the room and measure room occupancy to determine if that room's temperature reading should be considered. To get the most out of your sensors, we have provided information on how long they stay occupied.
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Does ecobee SmartSensor measure humidity?

The humidity sensor in the Ecobee Smart Thermostat senses the humidity in the house and adjusts the temperature as needed to make sure it feels how you want it to in your home.
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How often do ecobee Smart sensors update?

How Often Do ecobee Sensors Update? One of the key features of the ecobee sensors is their accuracy during real-time monitoring of your home. The sensors will update their temperature reading every 15 seconds.
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Can you calibrate ecobee room sensor?

From the thermostat, select: Menu > Settings > Installation Settings > Thresholds, and then choose Temperature Correction. This will allow you to adjust the thermostat and sensors' overall temperature up or down according to your needs.
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Do ecobee sensors really work?

The sensors really work. We use the follow me feature and every room that is occupied is the temp we set. Pros: It works, it is fun, and saves on energy costs! Another pro is the sensors! I have sensors all over my house and use them to help get the most accurate average temperature reading of my house.
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Does ecobee Smart Sensor measure temperature?

The ecobee SmartSensor measures the temperature and occupancy of the rooms you use the most. You can select which sensors you want to participate in your schedule to ensure you're comfy.
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How many ecobee sensors should I have?

If your home has multiple floors, ecobee recommends that there be at least one Room Sensor per floor to ensure that temperatures are averaging properly.
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What is a smart sensor on a thermostat?

Smart thermostat sensors are wireless remote sensors that can detect the temperature in various rooms and pass the information to the main thermostat. A smart thermostat sensor can provide homeowners with better control over the heating and cooling of underserviced rooms in the house.
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Can a smart thermostat detect room occupancy?

Smart thermostats can't detect room occupancy on their own. They require motion sensors that get the job done in this regard. But once you pair a smart thermostat with a high-end motion sensor, it can automatically adjust the temperature levels of different rooms in the house based on occupancy.
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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.
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How do you set the ecobee Smart Sensor?

Option B: From your thermostat's Home Screen in the ecobee app, go to MAIN MENU > SENSORS, tap Add Sensors, and select SmartSensor.
  1. Tap Let's get started to begin.
  2. Scan the QR code on the sensor's pull tab with your wireless device's camera. ...
  3. Pull the tab to pair.
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How do I pair my ecobee room sensor?

Standing in front of your ecobee, hold up your Room Sensor and pull the green tab out of the back. Your ecobee will notify you that it has detected a Room Sensor. Tap Yes to proceed with pairing. This will automatically pair the sensor.
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How long do ecobee sensor batteries last?

CR2032 are the little silver coin shaped batteries used in the old ecobee Room sensors. The sensor will run for at least 18 months. The CR2477 used in the new Smart Sensors should last for five years.
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How often should ecobee calibrate?

The “Calibrating” message on your Ecobee thermostat screen indicates that it is measuring the current indoor temperature. Ecobee calibrates once it's installed initially or when it reboots, and it typically takes around 5 to 20 minutes.
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Does ecobee have a motion sensor?

Yes, the ecobee4 thermostat has a built-in motion sensor. Out of the box you'll get a new wireless room sensor and the ecobee4 acts as a room sensor. So, you'll have 2 sensors for temperature averaging, sensor participation and to use with Smart Home/Away.
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Can ecobee control a dehumidifier?

Among the things that people usually ask about ecobee is its ability to control the AC for dehumidification. The ecobee can use the AC to dehumidify your house. It has an AC Overcool Max feature that facilitates the dehumidification process. To use it, you will need to activate the setting on the Thermostat's menu.
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What is the ideal humidity in a house?

The ideal relative humidity for health and comfort is somewhere between 30-50% humidity, according to the Mayo Clinic. This means that the air holds between 30-50% of the maximum amount of moisture it can contain.
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How does a smart sensor work?

Smart sensors work by capturing data from physical environments & changing their physical properties like speed, temperature, pressure, mass, or presence of humans into calculable electrical signals. These sensors include a Digital Motion Processor (DMP).
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Is it worth getting a smart thermostat?

With a smart thermostat, you can make the most of your heating system without wasting money or energy. During the heating season, you may set your thermostat to a cooler temperature while you are away so you do not waste energy (and money).
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How does ecobee know you are home?

By using the occupancy information reported by your ecobee thermostat's built-in occupancy sensor and the sensors paired with your ecobee, Smart Home and Away tracks your household's comings and goings to set the temperature for comfort or energy savings.
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