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{{Short description|Canadian home automation company}}
{{Short description|Canadian home automation company}}
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{{Infobox company
| name = ecobee Inc.
| name = ecobee Inc.
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| 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 = ecobee4 smart thermostat
| image_caption = The ecobee4 smart thermostat
| founders = {{unbulleted list|Stuart Lombard|Mark Malchiondo|John Metselaar}}
| founders = Stuart Lombard<br>Mark Malchiondo<br>John Metselaar
| key_people = {{unbulleted list|Stuart Lombard ([[President (corporate title)|President]] and [[CEO]])|Scott Cleaver ([[COO]])|David Brennan ([[CFO]])|John Metselaar ("Chief Hardware Architect")}}
| 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)
| location = [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], Canada
| location = [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], Canada
| area_served = {{unbulleted list|Canada|United States}}
| area_served = Canada<br>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 = {{unbulleted list|Light switches|Smart thermostats}}
| products = Smart thermostats and light switches
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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.
'''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.


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]] for their other devices. The light switches do not require a thermostat or camera but do not provide hub functionality.
The [https://www.cnntechzone.com/how-to-install-ecobee-smart-thermostat-premium/ 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.
Additionally, ecobee provides a set of subscription services to complement its product line.


== 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|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>
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 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 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 November 2021, ecobee announced that it would be acquired by [[Generac Holdings]] for $770 million.<ref>{{Cite web
In November 2021, ecobee announced that it would be acquired by [[Generac Holdings]] for $770 million.<ref>{{Cite web
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== Products ==
== Products ==


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


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>
ecobee created the 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 SmartThermostat 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|archive-date=2017-04-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170426061942/https://www.ecobee.com/faq/does-ecobee3-lite-work-with-room-sensors/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The thermostats incorporate a touchscreen and can 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 SmartThermostat 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 are very user friendly 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|archive-date=2017-12-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201033620/https://www.ecobee.com/2015/06/guest-post-vacation-and-ecobee3/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Additionally, users can set convenient reminders for [[Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning|HVAC]] maintenance, [[Furnace (central heating)|furnace]] filter replacement, or [[UV lamp|UV Lamp]] replacement, as well as alerts for high/low temperature and high/low humidity.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://support.ecobee.com/hc/en-us/articles/227876327-Configuring-Reminder-and-Alerts |title=Configuring Reminder and Alerts – ecobee Support |access-date=2017-05-02 |archive-date=2018-01-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180105202812/https://support.ecobee.com/hc/en-us/articles/227876327-Configuring-Reminder-and-Alerts |url-status=dead }}</ref>


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|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|date=15 October 2008 |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}}{{Dead link|date=February 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</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}}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</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|archive-date=2017-03-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306092521/https://www.ecobee.com/2015/06/ecobee-announces-worlds-first-homekit-enabled-smart-thermostat/|url-status=dead}}</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
|May 17, 2022<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2022-05-17 |title=Redefining Excellence: Introducing ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium & ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220517005282/en/Redefining-Excellence-Introducing-ecobee-Smart-Thermostat-Premium-ecobee-Smart-Thermostat-Enhanced |access-date=2022-05-18 |website=www.businesswire.com |language=en}}</ref>
|May 17, 2022<ref name=":2" />
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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>
| 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>
| 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>
| 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>
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=== Room Sensors ===
The remote 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+ ===
=== 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.


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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=== Smart light switch ===

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=== Smart Light Switch ===


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>
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 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>
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|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.<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 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>


Similar to the Room Sensors, they connect to a hub device (thermostat or camera) wirelessly.
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=== Smart doorbell ===

=== 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.<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>
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>


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=== Smart Security ===
=== 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.<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 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>


=== 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 (virtual assistant)|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]], [[Logitech Harmony]], Vera, and [[Control4]].

ecobee uses an open [[Application programming interface|API]] 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]]

Revision as of 15:29, 31 October 2024

ecobee Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryHome Automation
Founded2007; 17 years ago (2007)[1]
FoundersStuart 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)
Kevin Banderk (Chief Marketing & Revenue Officer)
John Metselaar (Chief Hardware Architect)
ProductsSmart thermostats and light switches
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.

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

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 a 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 the smart thermostat, the ecobee Smart, in 2008.[10] Since then, they have gradually updated their thermostat lineup over the years up to the most recent release of the flagship ecobee SmartThermostat in June 2019.[11] 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.[12][13]

The thermostats incorporate a touchscreen and can work with up to 32 remote temperature/occupancy sensors which can adjust the temperature based on where you are.[14][15] The ecobee4 and ecobee SmartThermostat also include Amazon Alexa support.[16]

All thermostats are very user friendly 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.[17] 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.[18] 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).[19] 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.[20]

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
Model Number EB-STAT-02 EB-SMARTSi-01 EB-ecobee3-01 EB-STATe3-02 EB-STATe3L-01 EB-STATE4-01 EB-STATE5-01 EB-STATE6L-01 EB-STATE6-01
Announcement Date October 10, 2008[21] January 23, 2012[22] September 16, 2014[23] June 2, 2015[24] October 17, 2016[25] May 3, 2017[26] June 3, 2019 May 17, 2022[27] May 17, 2022[27]
Launch Price $385 (USD) $179 (USD) $249 (USD) $249 (USD) $169 (USD) $249 (USD) $249 (USD) $189 (USD) $249 (USD)
Dimensions 5.5 x 3.2 x 1 inches 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 4.09 x 4.09 x 0.94 inches 4.09 x 4.09 x 1.02 inches
Room Sensors Wired (requires remote sensor module added to equipment interface module)[28] Wireless (max 32)[29]

Room Sensors

The remote 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.[30]

eco+

ecobee began rolling out eco+ in 2019[31] to personalize individual thermostats to the home's environment.

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.[32]

Smart Light Switch

The ecobee Switch+ is a smart light switch announced in May 2017[33] and released on March 26, 2018.[34] The Switch+ has a microphone with built-in Amazon Alexa, along with occupancy and daylight sensors.[35]

SmartCamera

The ecobee SmartCamera is a smart camera released on April 15, 2020.[36] It features 1080p video, a 180 degree field of view, auto pan-tilt, Amazon Alexa support, two-way talk, and night-vision.[37]

Contact Sensor

The ecobee SmartSensor contact sensors were released on April 15, 2020 alongside the SmartCamera to complement the Haven home monitoring system.[38]

Similar to the Room Sensors, they connect to a hub device (thermostat or camera) wirelessly.

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.[39]

Subscriptions

Smart Security

ecobee Smart Security provides a subscription-based self-monitoring home monitoring system which integrates the sensors in all of its products into a home security system.[40]

Air Filters

ecobee Air Filters automatically sends the user furnace filters when their current filter must be replaced.[41]

Integrations

ecobee products integrate with: Microsoft's Cortana, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit,[42][43] Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings, Hubitat, Wink, Haiku Fans, IFTTT, Logitech Harmony, Vera, and Control4.

ecobee uses an open API for additional integration options.[44]

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  39. ^ Tuohy, Jennifer Pattison (2023-10-17). "How Ecobee is becoming the smart home company Nest should have been". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
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