Ecobee’s Budget-Friendly Smart Thermostat Now Available

Smart Thermostat and security specialist ecobee, has announced that their Smart Thermostat Essential is now available for purchase at major online and offline retailers as well as via their own online store – ecobee.com. This latest addition to ecobee’s smart thermostat range offers a lower price, the same ease of use, plus energy savings, without compromising the basics that come from the company’s higher end models.

It is simple to install and features a full-colour touchscreen with an intuitive interface. Designed to help users save up to 23% on annual heating and cooling costs, it can pay for itself in as little as six months.

The thermostat optimises heating and cooling to suit household routines, reducing energy use when the home is unoccupied. It learns how long a home takes to reach the desired temperature, helping maintain comfort efficiently. When paired with ecobee SmartSensors, it can detect occupancy and adjust heating and cooling for key rooms. The colour touchscreen and mobile app allow users to control the temperature remotely, receive alerts for potential issues, and access Home Energy Reports for insights into energy usage.

Smart Thermostat Essential joins ecobee’s ENERGY STAR™ certified range, which includes Smart Thermostat Enhanced and Smart Thermostat Premium. These models offer additional features such as occupancy detection, larger displays, and increased energy efficiency. Smart Thermostat Premium includes a zinc finish, built-in air quality monitoring, voice control, and a standalone SmartSensor. All ecobee smart thermostats use high-quality materials, and integrate with Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa.

Utilising the more secure WiFi 6 on the 2.4GHz WiFi band, along with WPA2 and WPA3 encryption methods for security, as well as Bluetooth 5.4 and a sub-1GHz radio for use with other Ecobee devices, like the aforementi0ned SmartSensors.

You can pick up the new Smart Thermostat Essential today for US$129.99 from Amazon.com or other retailers.