Ecobee Explained
ecobee is a Canadian-founded home automation company that makes smart thermostats, temperature, and occupancy sensors, smart light switches, smart cameras, and contact sensors.[2] They were acquired by the American company Generac Holdings in 2021.
The thermostats are controlled by using the built-in touchscreen, web portal, or app available for iOS, Android, and the Apple Watch.[3] Other devices are controlled solely through the app or web portal.
The thermostat or camera acts as a smart home hub for their other devices. The light switches do not require a thermostat or camera but do not provide hub functionality.
ecobee provides a set of subscription services.
History
ecobee was founded in 2007.[4] It has been recognized with a number of awards, including the Deloitte Technology Green 15 Award for Canadian green technology companies,[5] and the 2011 AHR Expo Innovation Award in the category of building automation.[6]
In March 2018, ecobee raised CA$80 million series C round of funding.[7]
In November 2021, ecobee announced that it would be acquired by Generac Holdings for $770 million.[8] The sale closed the following month.[9]
Products
Smart thermostats
ecobee created its smart thermostat, the ecobee Smart, in 2008.[10]
| Model | Smart | Smart Si | ecobee3 (1st generation) | ecobee3 (2nd generation) | ecobee3 lite | ecobee4 | ecobee SmartThermostat with VoiceControl | ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced | ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium |
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| Launch price | $385 (USD) | $179 (USD) | $249 (USD) | $249 (USD) | $169 (USD) | $249 (USD) | $249 (USD) | $189 (USD) | $249 (USD) |
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| Room sensors | Wired (requires remote sensor module added to equipment interface module)[11] | Wireless (max 32)[12] | |
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eco+
ecobee began rolling out eco+ in 2019[13] to personalize individual thermostats to the home's environment.
Smart light switch
The ecobee Switch+ is a smart light switch released on March 26, 2018.[14] [15] The Switch+ has a microphone with built-in Amazon Alexa, along with occupancy and daylight sensors.[16]
SmartCamera
The ecobee SmartCamera released on April 15, 2020.[17] It features 1080p video, a 180 degree field of view, auto pan-tilt, Amazon Alexa support, two-way talk, and night-vision.[18]
Contact sensor
The ecobee SmartSensor contact sensors were released on April 15, 2020 alongside the SmartCamera.[19]
Smart doorbell
The ecobee Smart Doorbell camera was released in October 2023. Users with an Ecobee thermostat can view the live feed from their doorbell camera on their thermostat.[20]
Subscriptions
Smart Security
ecobee Smart Security is a subscription-based self-monitoring home monitoring system which integrates the sensors in all of its products into a home security system.[21]
Air Filters
ecobee Air Filters automatically sends the user furnace filters when their current filter must be replaced.[22]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: About. ecobee. May 19, 2020.
- Web site: Products. ecobee. May 19, 2020.
- News: Using the Ecobee3 Wi-Fi thermostat with your Apple Watch. Dow. Georgia. June 4, 2015. iMore.
- Web site: Company Overview of ecobee, Inc.. https://archive.today/20130119181106/http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=49582645. dead. January 19, 2013.
- Web site: ecobee Receives Coveted 'Technology Green 15(TM)' Award at the 2011 Deloitte Technology Fast 50(TM) for a Third Year in a Row!. 2012-11-30. 2012-03-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20120312224157/http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/861493/ecobee-receives-coveted-technology-green-15-tm-award-at-the-2011-deloitte-technology-fast-50-tm-for-a-third-year-in-a-row. dead.
- Web site: 2011 AHR Expo Innovation Award Winners. 2012-12-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20110124153857/http://www.ahrexpo.com/forvisitors/images/innovation_awards_list.pdf. 2011-01-24. dead.
- News: Amazon is backing Ecobee, a smart thermostat company, just days after buying Ring. Kolodny. Lora. 7 March 2018. CNBC. 11 March 2018.
- Web site: Ecobee acquired by generator company Generac for $770 million. Kim Lyons. The Verge. 1 November 2021. 20 January 2022.
- Web site: Generac closes on ecobee acquisition. Arthur Thomas. BizTimes - Milwaukee Business News. 1 December 2021. 20 January 2022.
- News: Ecobee debuts energy-saving, WiFi-connected Smart Thermostat . Melanson . Donald . October 15, 2008 . Engadget.
- Web site: Does ecobee3 support wired remote sensors? Smart WiFi Thermostats by ecobee. www.ecobee.com. en. 2017-05-01. 2015-04-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20150413010340/https://www.ecobee.com/faq/does-ecobee3-support-wired-remote-sensors/. dead.
- Web site: How many wireless remote sensors can you support on the thermostat?. ecobee Support. en-US. 2017-05-01.
- Web site: Ecobee rolls out Eco+, an AI engine in your thermostat. 2019-11-05. VentureBeat. en-US. 2020-05-19.
- News: Hall. Zac. 21 November 2017. ecobee launches pilot program for its Alexa-enabled Switch+ light switch ahead of release. 9to5Mac. 24 January 2018.
- News: March 13, 2018. Ecobee's Switch+ Alexa-enabled light switch is now available for pre-order in Canada. en-US. MobileSyrup. March 14, 2018.
- News: 4 May 2017. Ecobee announces smart light switch with built-in Alexa and numerous sensors. AFTVnews. 24 January 2018.
- Web site: Ecobee expands its smart home lineup with a camera and more sensors. Engadget. 15 April 2020 . en. 2020-05-19.
- Web site: Indoor security camera with Alexa Built-in ecobee. www.ecobee.com. en. 2020-05-19.
- Web site: Review: ecobee's SmartSensor covers more than just doors and windows. 2020-05-09. iMore. 2020-05-19.
- Web site: Tuohy . Jennifer Pattison . 2023-10-17 . How Ecobee is becoming the smart home company Nest should have been . 2024-01-31 . The Verge . en.
- News: Review: Ecobee debuts Haven security system with HomeKit SmartCamera and contact sensors. Miller. Chance. April 15, 2020. 9to5Mac.
- News: Air Filter Delivery Service Subscription . ecobee.
