Setting temperature based on home average takes some getting used to, unintuitive menus
In short, while the Ecobee's color touchscreen and WiFi capability are nice, it is the Ecobee 3's combination of whole-home temperature averaging and whole-home motion detection that allows it to run away from the field, establishing the Ecobee 3 as the o...
While the now-Google-owned Nest brought the idea of smart home thermostats into the mainstream consciousness, it is by no means the only player in the game — nor was it even the first by a long shot. In fact, the race began back in 2008, when a small star...
Abstract: An array of Smart Home products are trickling into homes, making life a little more convenient. Smart Home products are still on the pricey side, but some are well worth the investment, especially for homeowners looking to solve specific headaches around...
Abstract: Automating and controlling various aspects of your home is both convenient and fun in a geeky way. A small portion of these home automation devices will also add comfort and have the potential to save you money. What? Save money? Yes. A smart thermostat c...
Abstract: A smart thermostat that you can control from your iPhone is nice, but if you're a fan of Siri then HomeKit-compatibly is a must. The ecobee3 Wi-Fi thermostat can be controlled using Siri on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, and it uses remote sensors to...
Abstract: An array of Smart Home products are trickling into homes, making life a little more convenient. Smart Home products are still on the pricey side, but some are well worth the investment, especially for homeowners looking to solve specific headaches around...
Abstract: Controlling your HVAC system is incredibly easy through either the ecobee3 Wi-Fi smart thermostat, apps, or web portal. The touch screen responds quickly to your input and menus are easy to navigate. The thermostat always displays the current temperature...
Published: 2015-01-26, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Easy to install and configure. Android, iOS, and Web browser support. Remote sensors. Sleek design.
Temperature slider can be tricky. Cannot monitor remote room temperature
The Ecobee3 is a stylish Wi-Fi thermostat that you can control from anywhere, and it uses remote sensors to control the temperature of multiple rooms in your house....
The $249 Ecobee3 comes with an installation workaround in case your system doesn't have a C wire, as well as a remote sensor that extends its temperature-and-motion-sensing range
Many existing HVACs don't have or need a C wire, and Ecobee's fix isn't for novices
The Ecobee3's sluggish touchscreen and glitchy apps hold it back, but fixes are in the works that might soon make this smart thermostat worthy of your consideration....
