Ecobee
Canadian home automation company
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::summary Canadian home automation company ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | ecobee Inc. |
| parent | Generac |
| website | |
| logo | ecobee logo.svg |
| logo_size | 270px |
| type | Subsidiary |
| image | ecobee4 on the wall from an angle showing home screen.jpg |
| image_caption | ecobee4 smart thermostat |
| founders | |
| key_people | |
| location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| area_served | |
| industry | Home automation |
| founded | |
| products | |
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| name = ecobee Inc. | parent = Generac | website = | logo = ecobee logo.svg | logo_size = 270px | type = Subsidiary | image = ecobee4 on the wall from an angle showing home screen.jpg | image_caption = ecobee4 smart thermostat | founders = | key_people = | location = Toronto, Ontario, Canada | area_served = | industry = Home automation | founded = | products = ecobee is a Toronto, Canada-based home automation company that makes smart thermostats, temperature, and occupancy sensors, smart light switches, smart cameras, and contact sensors. 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. 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
ecobee was founded by Stuart Lombard in 2007. The company's first smart thermostat was released in 2008. It has been recognized with a number of awards, including the Deloitte Technology Green 15 Award for Canadian green technology companies, and the 2011 AHR Expo Innovation Award in the category of building automation.
In March 2018, ecobee raised CA$80 million series C round of funding.
In November 2021, ecobee announced that it would be acquired by Generac Holdings for $770 million.{{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 = | 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 =
Products
Smart thermostats
ecobee created its smart thermostat, the ecobee Smart, in 2008.
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| 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 | Room sensors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $385 (USD) | $179 (USD) | $249 (USD) | $249 (USD) | $169 (USD) | $249 (USD) | $249 (USD) | $189 (USD) | $249 (USD) | |||
| Wired (requires remote sensor module added to equipment interface module) | Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) | ||||||||||
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eco+
ecobee began rolling out eco+ in 2019 to personalize individual thermostats to the home's environment.
Smart light switch
The ecobee Switch+ is a smart light switch released on March 26, 2018. The Switch+ has a microphone with built-in Amazon Alexa, along with occupancy and daylight sensors.
SmartCamera
The ecobee SmartCamera released on April 15, 2020. It features 1080p video, a 180 degree field of view, auto pan-tilt, Amazon Alexa support, two-way talk, and night-vision.
Contact sensor
The ecobee SmartSensor contact sensors were released on April 15, 2020, alongside the SmartCamera.
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.
The Smart Thermostat Essential was unveiled in January 2025.
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.
Air Filters
ecobee Air Filters automatically sends the user furnace filters when their current filter must be replaced.
References
References
- "About". ecobee.
- "Products". ecobee.
- Dow, Georgia. (June 4, 2015). "Using the Ecobee3 Wi-Fi thermostat with your Apple Watch". iMore.
- "Company Overview of ecobee, Inc.".
- Mandel, Charles. (2023-10-23). "Stuart Lombard, Ecobee founding CEO and president, announces retirement".
- "ecobee Receives Coveted 'Technology Green 15(TM)' Award at the 2011 Deloitte Technology Fast 50(TM) for a Third Year in a Row!".
- "2011 AHR Expo Innovation Award Winners".
- Kolodny, Lora. (7 March 2018). "Amazon is backing Ecobee, a smart thermostat company, just days after buying Ring". [[CNBC]].
- Melanson, Donald. (October 15, 2008). "Ecobee debuts energy-saving, WiFi-connected Smart Thermostat". Engadget.
- "Does ecobee3 support wired remote sensors? {{!}} Smart WiFi Thermostats by ecobee".
- GadgetComp. (2025-04-02). "What are the Best Smart Thermostats to Buy in 2025? - GadgetComp".
- (2019-11-05). "Ecobee rolls out Eco+, an AI engine in your thermostat".
- Hall, Zac. (21 November 2017). "ecobee launches pilot program for its Alexa-enabled Switch+ light switch ahead of release". 9to5Mac.
- (March 13, 2018). "Ecobee's Switch+ Alexa-enabled light switch is now available for pre-order in Canada". MobileSyrup.
- (4 May 2017). "Ecobee announces smart light switch with built-in Alexa and numerous sensors". AFTVnews.
- (15 April 2020). "Ecobee expands its smart home lineup with a camera and more sensors".
- "Indoor security camera with Alexa Built-in {{!}} ecobee".
- (2020-05-09). "Review: ecobee's SmartSensor covers more than just doors and windows".
- Tuohy, Jennifer Pattison. (2023-10-17). "How Ecobee is becoming the smart home company Nest should have been".
- (2025-01-07). "Ecobee's new smart thermostat could save you money on heating – and it's half the price of the latest Google Nest".
- Miller, Chance. (April 15, 2020). "Review: Ecobee debuts Haven security system with HomeKit SmartCamera and contact sensors". 9to5Mac.
- "Air Filter Delivery Service Subscription". ecobee.
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