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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 41 reviews

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Customers highly value the ecobee3 lite Smarter Wi-Fi Thermostat for its easy installation process and remote control capabilities. Many customers mentioned how simple it was to set up and get started quickly, while others appreciated the convenience of being able to control the thermostat from anywhere.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation, Scheduling

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The smart thermostat you're looking for!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am so impressed with this smart thermostat. I have a 10 year old house with a relatively modern forced air gas furnace / split AC system. The thermostat came with everything needed to install and the best install guide ever. This perfectly written and tapped install booklet made easy work of what was a simple install! Ones wired and powered on the thermostat practically walks itself through setup. I have great schedules already programmed and the app for iOS is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation, Remote control, Scheduling

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good wifi thermostat

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed 3 thermostats for my older boiler system. After trying one ecobee3 and liking it, I decided to use this in a zone where I didn't need the remote sensor. It was easy to install and it works the same as its more expensive sibling only without the sensor. The schedule is easy to setup and works well for us. It keeps comfy temp which the Nest didn't do for me. I returned it after many support calls and attempts to fix. I do wish this learned the schedule like Nest did. Overall I'm very happy with this as well as the other two ecobee3 thermostats I bought for the other 2 zones in my home. I got $100 rebates on all 3 from Vectren.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Smarter thermostat

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am happy that I purchased this. I personally installed this myself in 15 mins (yayyyy me-women rock). It has a simple UI. I can control it from anywhere via the app. The weather is a "touch" away. It works better than I excepted. Love that it can also be control by my echo dot!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Thermostat

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this since it worked with Apple HomeKit and seemed a bit more advanced than the Honeywell ones. Was originally looking at Nest, but Nest didnt work with HomeKit. Love the device and how it worked for the downstairs of the house so i bought another for the upstairs. Very easy to install and use. Love how when you go to auto mode you get to choose a range.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use and install.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use and install. The title says it all. Took about 15min over all and i like that it shares outside weather. The nest doesn't.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awsome thermostat

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to install, after install it didn't allow my aux heat lockout set. Called Ecobee tech support, got a person quickly and they stayed on the phone and walked me through changing the wires around. I have never had this great of customer service from any company, let alone for a $169 thermostat! Simple to use, very pleased with purchase. Best buy even honored my military discount I would get if I went to Home Depot.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works as advertised - nice white cover plate provided with the unit to make sure it covers up any area that was previously behind the thermostat controller your removing. Nice Schedule features and has worked seamlessly with my smartphone to monitor and control the temperature in my vacation home - 350 miles away..

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Working well so far

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have had this running for about one month now. The wiring was a little tricky but we got through it relatively quickly. After that installation was very easy. I have all of our schedules programmed. I have controlled it remotely from my phone. I haven't tried out all of the bells and whistles out but it seems to be relatively easy to use. I thought there was a function where you could track energy savings. I haven't played with that feature yet, if it does come with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice and Simple

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I just wanted something a little bit different and I got it, the product feels like it is a great quality, the functionalities needed are there so I have no complaitns. It was easy to install.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great T-stat Tech

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to install and the controls and scheduling are very helpful

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation, Remote control

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product, FANTASTIC customer service

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently was given an ecobee 3 Lite from a friend -- I was really excited as I think the ecobee product line is very innovative. I have an older home, 4 floors, with a modern gas boiler and hot water radiant heat. My A/C system is not connected to my central thermostat (I have in wall units), so for me the ecobee is primarily for heating. The initial install was quite straightforward - there were clear instructions in the box, as well as plenty of video tutorial content easily accessed via the ecobee app. After powering down the furnace, I removed the old thermostat, labelled the wires, and easily mounted the ecobee to the wall (I used the included faceplate to cover up the scuffs on the wall from my prior thermostat). Then it was a simple matter of rewiring the ecobee and turning the power back on. Here I hit an initial hurdle, as it turns out my boiler system wasn't connected via a common wire to my old thermostat (which was battery powered). After a few attempts, I called ecobee and provided some photos via email for them to further assess what would solve my needs. In less than a day, I had multiple responses from their customer service team with a solution to my problem (I needed an isolation relay installed). In fact, the ecobee crew went above and beyond the call of duty and offered to make a house call to ensure that the device was installed correctly. Huge thanks to Andrew, Mike, and Shalene @ ecobee for the A++ service! The ecobee looks great on the wall, is incredibly easy to control from the app, and is keeping my house comfortable. Would highly recommend the product, whether for yourself or as a gift to someone who's looking to make their own home heating/cooling 'smart.'

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation, Remote control

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Well-designed, simple to install

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super easy installation. Thanks to clear instructions and intuitive design I was able to get it up and running in 20 minutes even though I have never installed a thermostat before. They've thought of everything down to a cover plate to hide holes from my old thermostat and a built in level! Love being able to control the temperature from my phone, even when I'm not a home. We've already noticed savings on our first bill and more consistent temperature throughout the house which is especially helpful with a new baby.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation, Scheduling

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommend this product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently moved to a house from a condo and Ecobee3 lite just made the transition so much easier. The product features suggest convenience, temperature accuracy, efficient use of furnace and affordability. Functionality: Great product with the following functionalities Wifi enabled: enables controlling the thermostat from any floor level with so much ease. Schedule setting: enables temperature setting as per suggested schedule that can be fed in the system. Installtion: installtion instructions on the app makes it so easy to install. I had to install a P.E.K unit ( included in the kit) in the furnnance given I have a 13 yrs old furnance. The instructions were so easy to follow and completed the installation in 1 hour. Furnance efficiency: Given temperature is measured accurately by this product, furnance usage is effective and efficient. I highly recommend this product in today's day and age.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Appearance, Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product, marginal documentation

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Thermostat installs easily with great instructions. After you power it up it steps you through the home wifi connection process which also went smooth and effortlessly. As far as programming, there is not much information provided but it's fairly simple process that is conquered by just trying things. Many other settings are available only at the thermostat and only after you start snooping around in the various fields. Works perfectly!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Touch Screen & Apple HomeKit Supported!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ecobee was simple to install as it came with mounting screws, the iPhone app had step by step instructions to hook up the wires and to get it running. The integration with Apple Homekit makes it super easy to operate Ecobee with my other smart home devices all in one Apple “Home” app. Coming from a long time Nest user, I would stay if you are thinking of a new smart thermostat the Ecobee Lite is $100 less, works with Apple HomeKit and touch screen device UI is more helpful with a multi-day weather forecast

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Appearance, Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very happy with the product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    An excellent product. Very easy to install with their app. Everything that you need is included. It works seamlessly and it feels great to control your home temperature from anywhere in the world. Would recommend to everyone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding Thermostat

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an outstanding device. It was VERY easy to install with the included directions and labeling system. The interface is very smooth and responsive. This thermostat has a 1 degree variance as opposed to others that are almost 3 degrees. This means if your home becomes more than 1 degree offset, it will turn the furnace/air conditioner on. If you'd like to save money throughout the year, buy this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Thermostat

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thermostat is great. I've had it installed for almost a month. I installed it myself after emailing with the ecobee staff to make sure it was compatible with my furnace. My furnace required the use of the extra power adapter and I was worried about installing it myself, but it turned out to be very straight forward and I had no issues at all. It took me about 45 mins to install but I was pretty methodical about it. I also find the software program really easy to navigate, program and change when neccessary. I would recommend this thermostat.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my Christmas Gift

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My wife bought this for me for Christmas and I love it. It was easy to install and set up. My house has never felt this comfortable. Looking forward to see how it works in the summer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    PowerFull

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best system in the market easy to install quick startup and the confort is in the house

    I would recommend this to a friend