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{{Short description|Canadian home automation company}}
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{{Primary sources|date=October 2023}}
{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = ecobee Inc.
| name = ecobee Inc.
| parent = [[Generac]]
| website = {{url|ecobee.com}}
| website = {{url|ecobee.com}}
| logo = ecobee logo.png
| logo = ecobee logo.svg
| logo_size = 270px
| logo_size = 270px
| type = [[Private corporation|Private]]
| type = [[Private corporation|Private]]
| image = ecobee4 on the wall from an angle showing home screen.jpg
| image = ecobee4 on the wall from an angle showing home screen.jpg
| image_caption = The ecobee4 smart thermostat
| image_caption = ecobee4 smart thermostat
| founders = Stuart Lombard<br>Mark Malchiondo<br>John Metselaar
| founders = {{unbulleted list|Stuart Lombard|Mark Malchiondo|John Metselaar}}
| key_people = Stuart Lombard ([[President (corporate title)|President]] and [[CEO]])<br>Scott Cleaver (COO)<br>David Brennan (CFO)<br>Kevin Banderk (Chief Marketing & Revenue Officer)<br>John Metselaar (Chief Hardware Architect)
| key_people = {{unbulleted list|Stuart Lombard ([[President (corporate title)|President]] and [[CEO]])|Scott Cleaver ([[Chief operating officer|COO]])|David Brennan ([[CFO]])|John Metselaar ("Chief Hardware Architect")}}
| location = [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], Canada
| location = [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], Canada
| area_served = [[Canada]]<br>[[United States]]<br>
| area_served = {{unbulleted list|Canada|United States}}
| industry = [[Home Automation]]
| industry = [[Home automation]]
| founded = {{start date and age|2007|df=yes}}<ref name="About ecobee">{{cite web|url=https://www.ecobee.com/en-ca/about/|title=About|publisher=ecobee|access-date=May 19, 2020}}</ref>
| founded = {{start date and age|2007|df=yes}}<ref name="About ecobee">{{cite web|url=https://www.ecobee.com/en-ca/about/|title=About|publisher=ecobee|access-date=May 19, 2020}}</ref>
| products = Smart thermostats and light switches
| products = {{unbulleted list|Light switches|Smart thermostats}}
}}
}}
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'''ecobee''' is a Canadian-founded [[home automation]] company that makes [[smart thermostat]]s, temperature, and occupancy sensors, smart [[light switch]]es, [[smart camera]]s, and contact sensors.<ref name="ecobee Products">{{cite web|url=https://www.ecobee.com/en-ca/all-products/|title=Products|publisher=ecobee|access-date=May 19, 2020}}</ref> They were acquired by the American company [[Generac Holdings]] in 2021.

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'''ecobee''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[home automation]] company that makes [[smart thermostat]]s, temperature and occupancy sensors, smart [[light switch]]es, [[smart camera]]s, and contact sensors.<ref name="ecobee Products">{{cite web|url=https://www.ecobee.com/en-ca/all-products/|title=Products|publisher=ecobee|access-date=May 19, 2020}}</ref>


The thermostats are controlled by using the built-in touchscreen, web portal, or app available for [[iOS]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]], and the [[Apple Watch]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.imore.com/how-use-ecobee3-smart-thermostat-your-apple-watch|title=Using the Ecobee3 Wi-Fi thermostat with your Apple Watch|last=Dow|first=Georgia|date=June 4, 2015|publisher=iMore}}</ref> Other devices are controlled solely through the app or web portal.
The thermostats are controlled by using the built-in touchscreen, web portal, or app available for [[iOS]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]], and the [[Apple Watch]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.imore.com/how-use-ecobee3-smart-thermostat-your-apple-watch|title=Using the Ecobee3 Wi-Fi thermostat with your Apple Watch|last=Dow|first=Georgia|date=June 4, 2015|publisher=iMore}}</ref> Other devices are controlled solely through the app or web portal.


The thermostat or camera acts as a [[smart home hub|hub]] for their other devices. The light switches do not require a thermostat or camera but do not provide hub functionality.
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.


Additionally, ecobee provides a set of subscription services to complement its product line.
ecobee provides a set of subscription services.


== History ==
== History ==


ecobee was founded in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|title = Company Overview of ecobee, Inc.|url = http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=49582645}}</ref> It has been recognized with a number of awards, including the [[Deloitte]] Technology Green 15 Award for Canadian green technology companies,<ref>{{cite web|title=ecobee Receives Coveted 'Technology Green 15(TM)' Award at the 2011 Deloitte Technology Fast 50(TM) for a Third Year in a Row!|url=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}}</ref> and the 2011 [[AHR Expo]] Innovation Award in the category of [[building automation]].<ref>{{cite web|title= 2011 AHR Expo Innovation Award Winners|url= http://www.ahrexpo.com/forvisitors/images/innovation_awards_list.pdf|access-date= 2012-12-07|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110124153857/http://www.ahrexpo.com/forvisitors/images/innovation_awards_list.pdf|archive-date= 2011-01-24|url-status= dead}}</ref>
ecobee was founded in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|title = Company Overview of ecobee, Inc.|url = http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=49582645|archive-url = https://archive.today/20130119181106/http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=49582645|url-status = dead|archive-date = January 19, 2013}}</ref> It has been recognized with a number of awards, including the [[Deloitte]] Technology Green 15 Award for Canadian green technology companies,<ref>{{cite web|title=ecobee Receives Coveted 'Technology Green 15(TM)' Award at the 2011 Deloitte Technology Fast 50(TM) for a Third Year in a Row!|url=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|access-date=2012-11-30|archive-date=2012-03-12|archive-url=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|url-status=dead}}</ref> and the 2011 [[AHR Expo]] Innovation Award in the category of [[building automation]].<ref>{{cite web|title= 2011 AHR Expo Innovation Award Winners|url= http://www.ahrexpo.com/forvisitors/images/innovation_awards_list.pdf|access-date= 2012-12-07|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110124153857/http://www.ahrexpo.com/forvisitors/images/innovation_awards_list.pdf|archive-date= 2011-01-24|url-status= dead}}</ref>


In March 2018, ecobee raised a CA$80 million series C round of funding.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/06/amazon-alexa-fund-and-energy-impact-partners-invested-in-ecobee.html|title=Amazon is backing Ecobee, a smart thermostat company, just days after buying Ring|last=Kolodny|first=Lora|date=7 March 2018|work=[[CNBC]]|access-date=11 March 2018}}</ref>
In March 2018, ecobee raised CA$80 million [[series C]] round of funding.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/06/amazon-alexa-fund-and-energy-impact-partners-invested-in-ecobee.html|title=Amazon is backing Ecobee, a smart thermostat company, just days after buying Ring|last=Kolodny|first=Lora|date=7 March 2018|work=[[CNBC]]|access-date=11 March 2018}}</ref>

In November 2021, ecobee announced that it would be acquired by [[Generac Holdings]] for $770 million.<ref>{{Cite web
| title = Ecobee acquired by generator company Generac for $770 million
| author = Kim Lyons
| work = The Verge
| date = 1 November 2021
| access-date = 20 January 2022
| url = https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/1/22758128/ecobee-acquired-generator-company-generac-smart-home-thermostat
| quote =
}}</ref> The sale closed the following month.<ref>{{Cite web
| title = Generac closes on ecobee acquisition
| author = Arthur Thomas
| work = BizTimes - Milwaukee Business News
| date = 1 December 2021
| access-date = 20 January 2022
| url = https://biztimes.com/generac-closes-on-ecobee-acquisition/
| quote =
}}</ref>


== Products ==
== Products ==


=== Smart Thermostats ===
=== Smart thermostats ===


ecobee created the world's first smart thermostat, the ecobee Smart, in 2008.<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://www.engadget.com/2008-10-15-ecobee-debuts-energy-saving-wifi-connected-smart-thermostat.html|title = Ecobee debuts energy-saving, WiFi-connected Smart Thermostat |last = Melanson |first = Donald |date = October 15, 2008 |publisher = Engadget}}</ref> Since then, they have gradually updated their thermostat lineup over the years up to the most recent release of the flagship ecobee Smart Thermostat in June 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dipane|first=Jared|date=3 June 2019|title=Ecobee's latest smart thermostat offers smarter sensors and more for $249|work=[[Apple_community#iMore|iMore]]|publisher=Mobile Nations|url=https://www.imore.com/ecobees-latest-smart-thermostat-offers-smarter-sensors-and-more-249|access-date=19 June 2019}}</ref> Additionally, they continue to sell the ecobee3 lite as a less expensive, non-Alexa enabled smart thermostat that does not ship with any remote sensors but still includes support for them.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Wollerton|first1=Megan|title=Alexa, Siri, IFTTT: This smart thermostat works with 'em all|url=https://www.cnet.com/products/ecobee3-lite-smart-thermostat/review/|website=[[CNET]]|access-date=21 October 2016|date=17 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ecobee.com/faq/does-ecobee3-lite-work-with-room-sensors/|title=Does ecobee3 lite work with room sensors? {{!}} Smart WiFi Thermostats by ecobee|website=www.ecobee.com|language=en|access-date=2017-04-25}}</ref>
ecobee created its smart thermostat, the ecobee Smart, in 2008.<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://www.engadget.com/2008-10-15-ecobee-debuts-energy-saving-wifi-connected-smart-thermostat.html|title = Ecobee debuts energy-saving, WiFi-connected Smart Thermostat |last = Melanson |first = Donald |date = October 15, 2008 |publisher = Engadget}}</ref>

The thermostats incorporate a touchscreen and work with up to 32 remote temperature/occupancy sensors which can adjust the temperature based on where you are.<ref name="Wollerton">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/products/ecobee3-wi-fi-smart-thermostat/|title=Ecobee3 Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat review|last=Wollerton|first=Megan|date=September 30, 2014|website=CNET}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2475606,00.asp|title = Ecobee3 Smart WiFi Thermostat|date = January 26, 2015|website = PC Mag}}</ref> The ecobee4 and ecobee Smart Thermostat also include [[Amazon Alexa]] support.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ecobee.com/ecobee4/|title=Ecobee4 thermostat|website=ecobee.com|last1=Gibides|first1=Justin}}</ref>

All thermostats since the ecobee3 allow the user to set different schedules each day for various activities (called comfort settings). By default these include home, away, and sleep. Custom comfort settings can also be created.<ref>{{Cite web|title=What are Activities and Comfort Settings?|url=http://support.ecobee.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025406171|website=ecobee Support|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref> The remote temperature/occupancy sensors can engage a Smart Away mode if no movement is detected or a Follow Me mode to selectively control the thermostat based on where people are within the home.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ecobee Support|url=https://support.ecobee.com/hc/en-us/|website=support.ecobee.com|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref> All remote sensors which are designated as "participating" in a comfort setting take the average of their temperatures and use that as the building's "overall" temperature. A vacation mode is provided which allows users to set a temperature range that the thermostat should maintain between specified dates (for extended times away from home).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Guest Post: Vacation and ecobee3 Smart Wi-Fi Thermostats by ecobee|url=https://www.ecobee.com/2015/06/guest-post-vacation-and-ecobee3/|last=Andrew Newton|website=www.ecobee.com|language=en|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref> Additionally, users can set convenient reminders for HVAC maintenance, furnace filter replacement, or UV Lamp replacement, as well as alerts for high/low temperature and high/low humidity.<ref>https://support.ecobee.com/hc/en-us/articles/227876327-Configuring-Reminder-and-Alerts {{dead link|date=September 2021}}</ref>


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
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!Smart
!Smart
!Smart Si
!Smart Si
!ecobee3
!ecobee3 (1st generation)
(1st generation)
!ecobee3 (2nd generation)
!ecobee3
(2nd generation)
!ecobee3 lite
!ecobee3 lite
!ecobee4
!ecobee4
!ecobee SmartThermostat with VoiceControl
!ecobee SmartThermostat with VoiceControl
!ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced
!ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
|-
|-
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!Launch price
!Model Number
|EB-STAT-02
|EB-SMARTSi-01
|EB-ecobee3-01
|EB-STATe3-02
|EB-STATe3L-01
|EB-STATE4-01
|EB-STATE5-01<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lowes.com/pd/ecobee-Thermostat-with-Built-In-WiFi/1000940480|title=Lowe's Ecobee SmartThermostat}}</ref>
|-
!Announcement Date
|October 10, 2008<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2008/10/15/ecobee-debuts-energy-saving-wifi-connected-smart-thermostat/|title=Ecobee debuts energy-saving, WiFi-connected Smart Thermostat|website=Engadget|access-date=2017-05-01}}</ref>
|January 23, 2012<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ecobee.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/ecobee-Smart-Si-Thermostat-Press-Release.pdf|title=Smart Si Press Release|last=Clarke|first=Steph|date=January 23, 2012|website=Ecobee}}</ref>
|September 16, 2014<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ecobee.com/2014/09/introducing-ecobee3/|title=Introducing ecobee3 with Wireless Remote Sensors {{!}} Smart WiFi Thermostats by ecobee|website=www.ecobee.com|language=en|access-date=2017-05-01}}</ref>
|June 2, 2015<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ecobee.com/2015/06/ecobee-announces-worlds-first-homekit-enabled-smart-thermostat/|title=HomeKit-enabled ecobee3 {{!}} Smart WiFi Thermostats by ecobee|website=www.ecobee.com|language=en|access-date=2017-05-01}}</ref>
|October 17, 2016<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ecobee.com/press/connected-home-leader-ecobee-launches-new-ecobee3-lite-smart-thermostat/|title=Connected Home Leader ecobee Launches New ecobee3 lite Smart Thermostat {{!}} Smart WiFi Thermostats by ecobee|website=www.ecobee.com|language=en|access-date=2017-05-01}}</ref>
|May 3, 2017<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170503005692/en/ecobee-Launches-ecobee4-Smart-Thermostat-Built-In-Alexa/|title=ecobee Launches ecobee4 Smart Thermostat with Built-In Alexa Voice Service|website=www.businesswire.com|date=3 May 2017|language=en|access-date=2017-05-03}}</ref>
|June 3, 2019<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ecobee.com/newsroom/press-releases/pioneered-to-perfection-introducing-the-new-ecobee-smartthermostat|title=Pioneered to Perfection: Introducing The New ecobee SmartThermostat with voice control {{!}} ecobee {{!}} Smart Home Technology|website=www.ecobee.com|language=en|access-date=2019-10-20}}</ref>
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!Launch Price
|$385 (USD)
|$385 (USD)
|$179 (USD)
|$179 (USD)
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|$169 (USD)
|$169 (USD)
|$249 (USD)
|$249 (USD)
|$249 (USD)
|$189 (USD)
|$249 (USD)
|$249 (USD)
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!Room sensors
!Dimensions
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| colspan="2" |Wired (requires remote sensor module added to equipment interface module)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ecobee.com/faq/does-ecobee3-support-wired-remote-sensors/|title=Does ecobee3 support wired remote sensors? {{!}} Smart WiFi Thermostats by ecobee|website=www.ecobee.com|language=en|access-date=2017-05-01|archive-date=2015-04-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150413010340/https://www.ecobee.com/faq/does-ecobee3-support-wired-remote-sensors/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|5.5 x 3.2 x 1 inches
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| colspan="7" |Wireless (max 32)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://support.ecobee.com/hc/en-us/articles/115006028567-How-many-wireless-remote-sensors-can-you-support-on-the-thermostat-|title=How many wireless remote sensors can you support on the thermostat?|website=ecobee Support|language=en-US|access-date=2017-05-01}}</ref>
|5.5 x 3.2 x 1 inches
|3.9 x 3.9 x 0.9 inches
|4 x 4 x 0.9 inches
|4 x 4 x 0.8 inches
|4.29 x 4.29 x.1.03 inches
|4.29 x 4.29 x 1 inches<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ecobee.com/en-us/smart-thermostat-voice/|title=Ecobee Smart Thermostat}}</ref>
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!Room Sensors
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| colspan="2" |Wired (requires remote sensor module added to equipment interface module)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ecobee.com/faq/does-ecobee3-support-wired-remote-sensors/|title=Does ecobee3 support wired remote sensors? {{!}} Smart WiFi Thermostats by ecobee|website=www.ecobee.com|language=en|access-date=2017-05-01}}</ref>
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| colspan="5" |Wireless (max 32)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://support.ecobee.com/hc/en-us/articles/115006028567-How-many-wireless-remote-sensors-can-you-support-on-the-thermostat-|title=How many wireless remote sensors can you support on the thermostat?|website=ecobee Support|language=en-US|access-date=2017-05-01}}</ref>
|}
|}


==== Room Sensors ====
=== eco+ ===
All ecobee thermostats since the ecobee3 (not including the ecobee3 lite) have included one temperature/occupancy sensor in the box.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ecobee3 Smart WiFi Thermostat Review|url=https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/ecobee3-smart-wifi-thermostat|website=PCMAG|language=en|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref>

The sensors can connect to an ecobee thermostat to provide temperature and occupancy information or an ecobee camera to provide occupancy information for the home monitoring service.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Remote occupancy and temperature sensor {{!}} ecobee|url=https://www.ecobee.com/en-ca/accessories/smart-temperature-occupancy-sensor/|website=www.ecobee.com|language=en|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref>

==== eco+ ====
ecobee began rolling out eco+ in 2019<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ecobee rolls out Eco+, an AI engine in your thermostat|url=https://venturebeat.com/2019/11/05/ecobee-rolls-out-eco-an-ai-engine-in-your-thermostat/|date=2019-11-05|website=VentureBeat|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref> to personalize individual thermostats to the home's environment.
ecobee began rolling out eco+ in 2019<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ecobee rolls out Eco+, an AI engine in your thermostat|url=https://venturebeat.com/2019/11/05/ecobee-rolls-out-eco-an-ai-engine-in-your-thermostat/|date=2019-11-05|website=VentureBeat|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref> to personalize individual thermostats to the home's environment.


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=== Smart light switch ===
Most notably, this includes the ability to connect your utility company to your thermostat. Using this information it can heat/cool the home depending on current and upcoming time-of-use rate changes, or allow the home to participate in demand-response events.<ref>{{Cite web|title=eco+: Frequently Asked Questions|url=http://support.ecobee.com/hc/en-us/articles/360035246672|website=ecobee Support|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref>


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The ecobee Switch+ is a smart light switch released on March 26, 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Hall|first=Zac|date=21 November 2017|title=ecobee launches pilot program for its Alexa-enabled Switch+ light switch ahead of release|work=9to5Mac|url=https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/21/ecobee-launches-pilot-program-for-its-alexa-enabled-switch-light-switch-ahead-of-release/|access-date=24 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=March 13, 2018|title=Ecobee's Switch+ Alexa-enabled light switch is now available for pre-order in Canada|language=en-US|work=MobileSyrup|url=https://mobilesyrup.com/2018/03/13/ecobees-switch-alexa-smart-light-switch-canada/|access-date=March 14, 2018}}</ref> The Switch+ has a microphone with built-in [[Amazon Alexa]], along with occupancy and daylight sensors.<ref>{{Cite news|date=4 May 2017|title=Ecobee announces smart light switch with built-in Alexa and numerous sensors|work=AFTVnews|url=http://www.aftvnews.com/ecobee-announces-smart-light-switch-with-built-in-alexa-and-numerous-sensors/|access-date=24 January 2018}}</ref>
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=== Smart Light Switch ===

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The ecobee Switch+ is a smart light switch announced in May 2017<ref>{{Cite news|last=Hall|first=Zac|date=21 November 2017|title=ecobee launches pilot program for its Alexa-enabled Switch+ light switch ahead of release|work=9to5Mac|url=https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/21/ecobee-launches-pilot-program-for-its-alexa-enabled-switch-light-switch-ahead-of-release/|access-date=24 January 2018}}</ref> and released on March 26, 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|date=March 13, 2018|title=Ecobee's Switch+ Alexa-enabled light switch is now available for pre-order in Canada|language=en-US|work=MobileSyrup|url=https://mobilesyrup.com/2018/03/13/ecobees-switch-alexa-smart-light-switch-canada/|access-date=March 14, 2018}}</ref> The Switch+ has a microphone with built-in Amazon Alexa, along with occupancy and daylight sensors.<ref>{{Cite news|date=4 May 2017|title=Ecobee announces smart light switch with built-in Alexa and numerous sensors|work=AFTVnews|url=http://www.aftvnews.com/ecobee-announces-smart-light-switch-with-built-in-alexa-and-numerous-sensors/|access-date=24 January 2018}}</ref>


=== SmartCamera ===
=== SmartCamera ===


The ecobee SmartCamera is a smart camera released on April 15, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ecobee expands its smart home lineup with a camera and more sensors|url=https://www.engadget.com/ecobee-smart-home-camera-door-contacts-home-monitoring-platform-130007827.html|website=Engadget|language=en|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref> It features 1080p video, a 180 degree field of view, auto pan-tilt, Amazon Alexa support, two-way talk, and night-vision.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indoor security camera with Alexa Built-in {{!}} ecobee|url=https://www.ecobee.com/en-ca/cameras/smart-camera-with-voice-control/|website=www.ecobee.com|language=en|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref>
The ecobee SmartCamera released on April 15, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ecobee expands its smart home lineup with a camera and more sensors|url=https://www.engadget.com/ecobee-smart-home-camera-door-contacts-home-monitoring-platform-130007827.html|website=Engadget|date=15 April 2020 |language=en|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref> It features 1080p video, a 180 degree field of view, auto pan-tilt, Amazon Alexa support, two-way talk, and night-vision.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indoor security camera with Alexa Built-in {{!}} ecobee|url=https://www.ecobee.com/en-ca/cameras/smart-camera-with-voice-control/|website=www.ecobee.com|language=en|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref>


=== Contact Sensor ===
=== Contact sensor ===
The ecobee SmartSensor contact sensors were released on April 15, 2020 alongside the SmartCamera to complement the Haven home monitoring system.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Review: ecobee's SmartSensor covers more than just doors and windows|url=https://www.imore.com/ecobee-smartsensor-review|date=2020-05-09|website=iMore|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref>
The ecobee SmartSensor contact sensors were released on April 15, 2020 alongside the SmartCamera.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Review: ecobee's SmartSensor covers more than just doors and windows|url=https://www.imore.com/ecobee-smartsensor-review|date=2020-05-09|website=iMore|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref>


=== Smart doorbell ===
Similar to the Room Sensors, they connect to a hub device (thermostat or camera) wirelessly.
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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tuohy |first=Jennifer Pattison |date=2023-10-17 |title=How Ecobee is becoming the smart home company Nest should have been |url=https://www.theverge.com/23919520/ecobee-smart-doorbell-camera-smart-home-ecosystem-smart-energy |access-date=2024-01-31 |website=The Verge |language=en}}</ref>


== Subscriptions ==
== Subscriptions ==


=== Haven ===
=== Smart Security ===
ecobee Haven provides a subscription-based self-monitoring home monitoring system which integrates the sensors in all of its products into a home security system.<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/15/ecobee-homekit-camera-security-platform/|title = Review: Ecobee debuts Haven security system with HomeKit SmartCamera and contact sensors|last = Miller|first = Chance|date = April 15, 2020|publisher = 9to5Mac}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://9to5mac.com/2020/04/15/ecobee-homekit-camera-security-platform/|title = Review: Ecobee debuts Haven security system with HomeKit SmartCamera and contact sensors|last = Miller|first = Chance|date = April 15, 2020|publisher = 9to5Mac}}</ref>


=== Air Filters ===
=== Air Filters ===
ecobee Air Filters automatically sends the user furnace filters when their current filter must be replaced.<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://www.ecobee.com/en-ca/air-filters/|title = Air Filter Delivery Service Subscription |publisher = ecobee}}</ref>
ecobee Air Filters automatically sends the user furnace filters when their current filter must be replaced.<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://www.ecobee.com/en-ca/air-filters/|title = Air Filter Delivery Service Subscription |publisher = ecobee}}</ref>

== Integrations ==

ecobee products integrate with: [[Cortana|Microsoft's Cortana]], [[Amazon Alexa]], [[HomeKit|Apple HomeKit]],<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.macrumors.com/2015/06/02/ecobee-insteon-announce-homekit-products/|title = Ecobee and Insteon Announce New HomeKit-Compatible Products|last = Clover|first = Juli|date = June 2, 2015|publisher = MacRumors}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://9to5mac.com/2015/06/02/apple-homekit-shipping-insteon-hub/|title = Here comes Apple's HomeKit, first products start shipping starting w/ Insteon, Lutron, iHome, Elgato and Ecobee|last = Kahn|first = Jordan|date = June 2, 2015|publisher = 9to5 Mac}}</ref> [[Google Assistant]], [[SmartThings|Samsung SmartThings]], Hubitat, [[Wink (platform)|Wink]], [[Big Ass Solutions|Haiku Fans]], [[IFTTT]],<ref>{{Cite web|title = IFTTT integration comes to ecobee!|url = https://www.ecobee.com/2015/03/ecobee-smart-thermostat-ifttt-connected-home/|website = ecobee}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Introducing the ecobee Channel|url = http://blog.ifttt.com/post/113369718028/introducing-the-ecobee-channel|website = IFTTT Blog}}</ref> [[Logitech Harmony]], Vera, and [[Control4]].

ecobee uses an open [[Application programming interface|API]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ecobee.com/ecobee-partnerships/|title=Partnerships {{!}} Smart WiFi Thermostats by ecobee|website=www.ecobee.com|language=en|access-date=2017-05-01}}</ref> for additional integration options.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://thecanadiantechie.com/2017/11/14/ecobee-now-works-with-the-google-assistant/|title=ecobee now works with the Google Assistant|date=2017-11-14|work=TheCanadianTechie|access-date=2018-03-14|language=en-US}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [https://www.ecobee.com Official Website]
* [https://www.ecobee.com Official website]


[[Category:Home automation companies]]
[[Category:Home automation companies]]

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ecobee Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryHome automation
Founded2007; 17 years ago (2007)[1]
Founders
  • Stuart Lombard
  • Mark Malchiondo
  • John Metselaar
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario, Canada
Area served
  • Canada
  • United States
Key people
  • Stuart Lombard (President and CEO)
  • Scott Cleaver (COO)
  • David Brennan (CFO)
  • John Metselaar ("Chief Hardware Architect")
Products
  • Light switches
  • Smart thermostats
ParentGenerac
Websiteecobee.com

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

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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

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Smart thermostats

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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
Launch price $385 (USD) $179 (USD) $249 (USD) $249 (USD) $169 (USD) $249 (USD) $249 (USD) $189 (USD) $249 (USD)
Room sensors Wired (requires remote sensor module added to equipment interface module)[11] Wireless (max 32)[12]

eco+

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ecobee began rolling out eco+ in 2019[13] to personalize individual thermostats to the home's environment.

Smart light switch

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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

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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

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The ecobee SmartSensor contact sensors were released on April 15, 2020 alongside the SmartCamera.[19]

Smart doorbell

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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

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Smart Security

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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

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ecobee Air Filters automatically sends the user furnace filters when their current filter must be replaced.[22]

References

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  1. ^ "About". ecobee. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  2. ^ "Products". ecobee. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  3. ^ Dow, Georgia (June 4, 2015). "Using the Ecobee3 Wi-Fi thermostat with your Apple Watch". iMore.
  4. ^ "Company Overview of ecobee, Inc". Archived from the original on January 19, 2013.
  5. ^ "ecobee Receives Coveted 'Technology Green 15(TM)' Award at the 2011 Deloitte Technology Fast 50(TM) for a Third Year in a Row!". Archived from the original on 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2012-11-30.
  6. ^ "2011 AHR Expo Innovation Award Winners" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-01-24. Retrieved 2012-12-07.
  7. ^ Kolodny, Lora (7 March 2018). "Amazon is backing Ecobee, a smart thermostat company, just days after buying Ring". CNBC. Retrieved 11 March 2018.
  8. ^ Kim Lyons (1 November 2021). "Ecobee acquired by generator company Generac for $770 million". The Verge. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  9. ^ Arthur Thomas (1 December 2021). "Generac closes on ecobee acquisition". BizTimes - Milwaukee Business News. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  10. ^ Melanson, Donald (October 15, 2008). "Ecobee debuts energy-saving, WiFi-connected Smart Thermostat". Engadget.
  11. ^ "Does ecobee3 support wired remote sensors? | Smart WiFi Thermostats by ecobee". www.ecobee.com. Archived from the original on 2015-04-13. Retrieved 2017-05-01.
  12. ^ "How many wireless remote sensors can you support on the thermostat?". ecobee Support. Retrieved 2017-05-01.
  13. ^ "Ecobee rolls out Eco+, an AI engine in your thermostat". VentureBeat. 2019-11-05. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  14. ^ Hall, Zac (21 November 2017). "ecobee launches pilot program for its Alexa-enabled Switch+ light switch ahead of release". 9to5Mac. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  15. ^ "Ecobee's Switch+ Alexa-enabled light switch is now available for pre-order in Canada". MobileSyrup. March 13, 2018. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
  16. ^ "Ecobee announces smart light switch with built-in Alexa and numerous sensors". AFTVnews. 4 May 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  17. ^ "Ecobee expands its smart home lineup with a camera and more sensors". Engadget. 15 April 2020. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  18. ^ "Indoor security camera with Alexa Built-in | ecobee". www.ecobee.com. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  19. ^ "Review: ecobee's SmartSensor covers more than just doors and windows". iMore. 2020-05-09. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  20. ^ Tuohy, Jennifer Pattison (2023-10-17). "How Ecobee is becoming the smart home company Nest should have been". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  21. ^ Miller, Chance (April 15, 2020). "Review: Ecobee debuts Haven security system with HomeKit SmartCamera and contact sensors". 9to5Mac.
  22. ^ "Air Filter Delivery Service Subscription". ecobee.
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