Join the millions who love and trust ecobee products with our most affordable thermostat yet: Smart Thermostat Essential. It saves you up to 23%* on your energy bills and is so efficient that it pays for itself in just six months. You'll love how easy it is to use and control, and with effortless installation, you can set it and forget it. *Compared to a hold of 72°F
Q: How do I know if the ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential is compatible with my home's system?
A: You can check your system's compatibility using the online ecobee Compatibility Checker on the ecobee support page.
Q: What smart home ecosystems is the ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential compatible with?
A: This thermostat is compatible with Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, and Alexa.
Q: Does the ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential work with heating and cooling systems?
A: Yes, it works with most 24 VAC HVAC equipment, including gas, oil, electric, dual fuel, forced air, conventional (2H/1C or 1H/2C), heat pumps (2H/1C), and boilers.
Q: Can I use the ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential if my home doesn't have a C-wire?
A: Yes, you can use the ecobee Power Extender Kit (PEK) if your home doesn't have a C-wire.
Q: How can I control the ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential remotely?
A: You can control the thermostat remotely using the ecobee app.
Q: What comes with the Smart Thermostat Essential?
A: The Smart Thermostat comes with screws, drywall plugs, backplate, and wiring labels.
Q: Does the ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential have a built-in display?
A: Yes, the thermostat has a color touchscreen.
A: Yes, the ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential allows you to set temperature limits for heating and cooling. This means you can define a maximum heating temperature and a minimum cooling temperature, ensuring users can only adjust settings within these specified ranges. This feature is beneficial for maintaining energy efficiency and preventing unauthorized temperature changes.

Join the millions who love and trust ecobee products with our most affordable thermostat yet: Smart Thermostat Essential. It saves you up to 23%* on your energy bills and is so efficient that it pays for itself in just six months. You'll love how easy it is to use and control, and with effortless installation, you can set it and forget it. *Compared to a hold of 72°F

ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium optimizes comfort while saving energy through superior intelligence and technology. It has a built-in air quality monitor, doorbell Live View, smoke alarm detection, and geofencing technology to understand occupancy. Included SmartSensor eliminates hot and cold spots and adjusts the temperature in the rooms that matter most. Works with Siri*, Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeKit, and SmartThings. *Apple home hub required to enable Siri.

The ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced gives you automatic energy savings and adapts to your lifestyle by adjusting temperature based on occupancy, suggesting schedule changes, and optimizing your energy savings. eco+ comes with features that automatically turn temperatures down when you're away or asleep. Works with your smart device or Apple Watch and connects to your smart home system like Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings.

Make any home an ecobee Smart Thermostat home with the Power Extender Kit (PEK) – a cost-effective and efficient solution for homes without a common wire (C-wire). Not sure if you need a PEK? Visit ecobee.com/compatibility to find out.
| Pros for ecobee - Smart Thermostat Essential - Programmable Wi-Fi Thermostat - Works with Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant - White | |||
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| Ease of Use, Overall Performance, Design, Installation, App Usability | Overall Performance, Ease of Use, Installation, Design, Air Quality Monitoring | Ease of Use, Overall Performance, Installation, Remote Control, Connectivity | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for ecobee - Smart Thermostat Essential - Programmable Wi-Fi Thermostat - Works with Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant - White | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Compatibility, Accuracy | Compatibility | There were no cons for this product— |
Customers appreciate the Smart Thermostat Essential for its ease of use, straightforward installation, and simple design. The accompanying app is user-friendly, contributing to a seamless setup experience. Users also report satisfaction with the thermostat's overall performance, temperature control, and reliable connectivity.
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A simpler version of Ecobee, still fully functional. The screen is a bit smaller and it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles, but we needed a second thermostat that was to be installed in a low traffic area, so we paired this with the smart sensors in the higher traffic areas of that floor and it works wonderfully.
PabloG Posted
Excellent easy to install thermostat if you are using eco mode it will really save you money
PaulC Posted
I like how easy it is to use, and I love being able to control the Ace from my phone.
Bannan Posted