Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium with Smart Sensor and Air Quality Monitor - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Works

Easy install and setup.. Works like a charm. Highly recommend

I was extremely impressed by the ecobee smart thermostat enhanced. The device is attractive and easy to use. It integrated quickly with my SmartThings and works flawlessly with the schedules. The installation process was extremely easy. The app walks you through step-by-step from removing your old thermostat to installing the new one. Set up was a breeze. I love the fact that it provides reports, hourly daily weekly or monthly on the usage of your HVAC system. Mine is a heat pump and it differentiates between regular heat and aux heat, which is good to know to help me be able to conserve my energy usage. I highly recommend this thermostat. The only downside is that there is no circulation settings for the fan. There is an option to set the fan to run a minimum of a certain number of minutes an hour, but that’s not the same as a circulate mode which runs it as needed. I hope in the future enhancement they add this to their thermostats.

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced: A Mixed ReviewThe Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced is a high-quality device that performs its primary function well, but it presents significant integration hurdles for advanced users.The Good: Device Quality and PerformanceFrom a hardware perspective, this thermostat is excellent. The unit is well-made and feels like a premium product. Installation and initial setup were easy for our use case, and the thermostat has been working as intended, providing predictable temperature control. The display is nice and bright, and the device itself looks great. Setting up the Wi-Fi was also straightforward, offering options both on the device and within the app.The Bad: Integration and API ProblemsMy major issue is with Ecobee's handling of smart home integration. They have pulled their API Key program, making connection to platforms like Home Assistant (HA) a major pain. Had I known this, I would have certainly considered other thermostats.After extensive research and troubleshooting, I found a workaround by using the built-in HomeKit integration. Although I don't use Apple products, I was able to successfully connect it:Access the HomeKit QR code on the thermostat.In Home Assistant, start the HomeKit Device integration.Enter the 8-digit access code displayed on the thermostat.The connection now works as it should, but this is a poor way to treat paying customers. Ecobee needs to either fix its API system or adopt open-standard protocols like Z-Wave, Zigbee, or Matter to simplify integration.Overall ConclusionI am ultimately very happy with the device itself. The hardware is great, and it excels at managing our home temperature. However, the accompanying app needs work, as it can be confusing with some functions difficult to locate. With a few minor tweaks to their software and integration methods, this could easily be a five-star product.

I used to be a die-hard Nest thermostat fan. Thought nothing could top it—until the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced came along and completely changed the game. This isn’t just a thermostat; it’s a lifestyle upgrade.From the moment we installed it, I knew we were onto something better. The interface is sleek, intuitive, and incredibly user-friendly. No confusing menus or clunky settings—just smart, responsive controls that make managing your home’s climate effortless. It learns quickly, adapts intelligently, and makes temperature adjustments feel seamless.And let’s talk savings. Our AC and heating bills have noticeably dropped since switching to Ecobee. It’s not just about comfort—it’s about efficiency. The way it optimizes usage without sacrificing performance is impressive. It’s like having a personal energy manager working behind the scenes.The design is modern and clean, blending perfectly into our home without drawing attention. Setup was a breeze, and the app is just as polished—giving us full control whether we’re home or away.I’ve gone from Nest loyalist to Ecobee evangelist, and I’m not looking back. If you’re serious about saving money, simplifying your life, and upgrading your home’s tech, this thermostat is a must-have. Don’t hesitate—this is the one you’ve been waiting for.

Just got through installing my new Ecobee smart thermostat – enhanced version. It’s not the easiest thing to get up and running, but if you watch a few YouTube videos and pay close attention to the wiring requirements prior to attempting it, you’ll have it set up in 30 minutes. This was important because while you’re installing it, the AC has to be shut off. Mine came with a trim ring included, which was important because my previous thermostat footprint was a lot bigger than this so it saved me having to patch up paint around the edges.Make sure you know whether or not you have an active C wire connected to your existing thermostat (normally a blue wire) AND “operable” - meaning it’s hooked up to a C post on your existing thermostat — because if you don’t, this could complicate installation requiring you to install a wireless adapter to your main AC unit (included with mine but not needed). I don’t use Apple or Google to control it. I just use my wireless router and an Ecobee iOS application on my iPad, which seems to work fine. You to set it up manually if you’d like without using your phone or tablet, which is what I did. The main menu on the unit itself is pretty intuitive. Granted, its day one right now so I’ll post more if I see any issues. It seems to be working great and I like the schedule capability that allows you to set home, away, and sleep modes to adjust the temperature differently and automatically which is light years ahead of my ancient Honeywell unit. There is also a motion detector on the unit which can determine if you’re home or not and reset the temperature automatically. I turned that function off because we come and go often during the day and don’t want my AC ramping up every 2 hours.

This is not battery operated. If your house’s thermostat wiring doesn’t come with a C wire, consider paying for professional installation. The C wire is what supplies constant power to this thermostat, but some houses didn’t bother to run that wire because they assumed your thermostat will use batteries. This does NOT mean you’re out of luck, but it does make the install more complicated.You will either need to run an additional wire through your walls or you’ll need to install the included PEK (not all thermostats of ecobee include it, so check your model and house wiring before buying). The PEK is, in my opinion, an ingenious piece of technology that deserves praise for how magical it seems. It repurposes 2 existing signal wires so that one wire becomes the C wire carrying constant power, and then the other wire carries various voltage levels to indicate multiple signals between thermostat and PEK; the PEK then translates those voltages and splits them back into separate wires for the rest of the system.However, it does require work near or in your HVAC unit. I had to spend a good bit of time carefully inspecting the colored wires, making sure I knew exactly which is which. Again, houses are all different and some might use nonstandard wire colors; for example, my blue wire functioned as the Y wire, with no yellow in sight! You should be absolutely sure of what does what; you’ll probably want to read up on the purpose of each wire. ecobee includes stickers to help you label the wires as you investigate.But once the PEK is installed, the thermostat works beautifully. The touch screen is responsive, it walks you through startup easily, and the app is full of features and settings galore.Again, paying for a professional will save you wiring confusion whether you need the PEK installed or just run a new wire.

I upgraded from an ancient Honeywell dumb thermostat (only displayed Celsius). Wow, what a difference. I added 2 sensors since the thermostat is in a less traveled room. Set-up couldn't have been easier (very Apple-esque). The sensors report patterns of habitation and adjust the temp accordingly. The main unit looks great, very modern and sleek. iOS app is excellent as is the web portal.Installation tip (DIY'er, use at your own risk): I have a simple single stage AC, furnace. On the furnace, locate the control board. Focus on the wires that come from the thermostat (usually 4 wires - R, W, Y, G). If you are lucky, there will be 5 wires (one plugged into the C terminal - common). Ignore any other wires (I had 2, R and W which came from the AC unit and shared connections on the furnace board). Look for any extra wires which are part of the thermostat bundle that are unused (if you don't already have a common wire connected). The thermostat wire is a lot like a Cat 5 wire with multiple sub-wires of various colors, some unused). Pick one that is unused at the furnace and unused at the thermostat. Plug it into the common "C" port on the furnace and then into the C port on the thermostat. Instant "common" connection (this powers the unit rather than relying on batteries). Plug in the rest of the wires on the thermostat as directed by instructions on the ecobee site (usually straightforward, red to red etc). Done! If you don't have a common or any other unused wires in the bundle, you will need to use the adapter that comes with the thermostat. Also pretty straightforward (the adapter pulls power from the common connection and feeds it to the thermostat from the other, non-common wires). Very pleased. Great system.