A thermostat that handles the schedule you keep
- Before bringing it home, run your system through the ecobee compatibility checker, since the thermostat is listed as working with roughly 90 percent of HVAC setups.
- The box includes a Power Extender Kit for homes without a C-wire and a trim kit to cover marks from an old unit, which covers many common installs.
- SmartSensors for room-by-room comfort are sold separately, so budget for them only if you want sensing beyond the thermostat itself.
The ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced covers the daily job of holding your home at a comfortable temperature without constant fiddling. It learns your preferences and schedule, then adjusts while you're away or asleep, and built-in occupancy sensing can preheat or precool before you walk in.
We'd consider it a practical pick if you want to nudge the temperature from the ecobee app on a phone, tablet, or Apple Watch. It works with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, and SmartThings, so voice changes and automations are on the table.
The manufacturer states the thermostat can cut yearly heating and cooling costs by as much as 26 percent. Your actual results depend on your home, habits, and local weather, so treat that as a potential benefit rather than a promise.
What the $164.99 price means
At $164.99, this ecobee sits $15.56 under the typical price over the last 90 days of $180.55. That works out to about 9 percent below the typical price for that window, a fair moment to buy if you already know it matches your system.
The rating here is 4.4 from 3,716 reviews, so plenty of owners have weighed in.
| Offer detail | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Amazon price | $164.99 |
| Customer rating | 4.4 |
| Customer reviews | 3716 |
| Typical price over 90 days | $180.55 |
| Difference | $15.56 (9 percent) |
Installation, placement, and room fit
This thermostat ships with what most homes need for a DIY install, including the PEK for setups without a C-wire and a trim kit to hide marks from an old unit. You'll still want to check the compatibility page before ordering if you're unsure about your wiring or system type.
Placement matters for occupancy sensing and temperature accuracy. Mount it on an interior wall away from direct sun, drafts, and heat sources so it reads the room rather than the wall. The ecobee app handles scheduling, vacation settings, and energy-use review, so you can make most adjustments remotely once it's connected.
When this thermostat is the wrong fit
Skip it if your HVAC system isn't covered by the compatibility checker, or if you don't want a thermostat tied to an app and smart-home platforms. Also pass if you need room-by-room priority sensing out of the box, since SmartSensors are a separate purchase.
If your main goal is the absolute lowest upfront price with no interest in scheduling or remote control, a basic programmable thermostat may be simpler. For everyone else, this is a solid fit at the current price.
Product details
| Model | EB-STATE6L-01 |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Size | No Size |
