What this thermostat is built to handle
- Before bringing it home: check your HVAC wiring with ecobee's compatibility checker, since it works with about 95 percent of systems.
- A C-wire isn't required because the Power Extender Kit covers homes without one, but confirm the rest of your wiring matches.
The ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium is a Wi-Fi thermostat for homes where one hallway reading doesn't reflect how the whole place feels. We'd consider it for a house with a stuffy upstairs bedroom or a chilly living room, since the included SmartSensor tracks which rooms you're using and adjusts the temperature there instead of trusting a single sensor location.
A radar occupancy sensor learns your routine and can preheat or precool before you walk in, then adjust when you're home or asleep. It's rated ENERGY STAR and ecobee says it can save up to 26 percent on energy bills compared with holding at 72°F, based on its automatic occupancy adjustments.
The built-in air quality monitor sends alerts when readings drop along with tips on improving air and reminders to swap your furnace filter. Voice control is built in through Siri or Alexa, and it can play Spotify audio through its speaker.
What you pay and how this price compares
At $209.99, this sits about $29.83 under the typical price over the last 90 days, a saving of roughly 12 percent. That typical figure is $239.82, so this is a modest but real drop.
The $209.99 figure doesn't include a subscription, and some functions depend on one. Smoke alarm listening and doorbell camera viewing require an ecobee Smart Security subscription, and Siri voice control needs an Apple home hub. If those specific features are what you're after, factor the ongoing cost into your decision.
| Offer detail | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Amazon price | $209.99 |
| Customer rating | 4.3 |
| Customer reviews | 4174 |
| Typical price over 90 days | $239.82 |
| Difference | $29.83 (12 percent) |
Room fit, installation and upkeep
Mounting needs a clear wall spot where the display is easy to reach and the radar sensor can see the room. The included Trim Kit covers marks from an old thermostat for a tidy finish.
Care on a thermostat mostly means filter reminders, and the air quality monitor handles that job by prompting you when the furnace filter is due. The SmartSensor included in the box is worth placing in the room that never feels right, since that's the whole point of having it.
The ecobee app keeps settings, schedules and system activity in one place and lets you check temperatures or set a vacation while you're away.
When this thermostat is the wrong fit
We'd skip it if your home is already evenly comfortable and you just want basic scheduling, because the included room sensor and air quality monitor are paying for capability you won't use. We'd also skip it if you want the security features without adding a subscription, since doorbell viewing and smoke alarm detection depend on ecobee Smart Security.
If Siri is your voice assistant, confirm you have an Apple home hub before buying. And if your system fails ecobee's compatibility check, no amount of setup will make this model the right one.
Product details
| Model | EB-STATE6-01 |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Size | 2.9 x 4.09 x 4.09 inches |
