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Ecobee's New HomeKit-Enabled Smart Thermostat Premium Launches for $249
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I have an ecobee and they’re great. The reality is though once you have it set up the way you want it you rarely touch it. You definitely wouldn’t upgrade just for homekit Unless you’re the kind of person that’s constantly making changes.
They claim it could be compatible with other brands, but they aren't sure they want to do that? That doesn't just make me lose interest in this product, it taints my entire view of their brand.
If you're in Oregon you can get one of these at a discount from the Energy Trust of Oregon. They used to be $25, but it looks like now they are only offering an $80 coupon. That's still a savings though.
It's already compatible with most smarthome platforms. I don't have a problem with them not committing resources to an unreleased standard until they know if it's gonna stick or not.
I don't think this is true. I don't see anything here suggesting you can use the existing hardware you have with this new thermostat.
Still no battery? The current ecobee can fail if there is a brown out (a brief drop in voltage). Likely going to need to replace mine before next winter, or figure out some sort of UPS situation.
wanted to get one of these things but not sure, between this and the nest..was hoping maybe google would release a new one but so far they have not..so not sure which one to go with
The article does a good job explaining the UI and sensor enhancements but says nothing at all about any enhancements in HVAC systems support. I have an HVAC with variable fan speeds (vs. 1-, 2-, or 3-stage fan speeds) and have been waiting for 3 years now for a HomeKit-capable thermostat that supports those. I currently use the manufacturer (TRANE) thermostat. It's ok, but has no Homkit support - and its scheduling GUI is atrociously complicated. So stupidly complicated, I couldn't figure it out on either their thermostat or in their iOS app. I eventually got it working on they web app.
So, does this thermostat support variable speed fan HVACs? If not, does anyone know of any at all? All info appreciated.
So, does this thermostat support variable speed fan HVACs? If not, does anyone know of any at all? All info appreciated.
That's pretty niche stuff to discuss on a mac rumor site. I understand what you're talking about, but that's only because I happen to be a homeowner who just replaced a furnace last year. Most macrumors readers and even editors have no idea how HVAC systems work.
I'd definitely be asking Ecobee that question directly... or maybe look for a reddit hvac or ecobee sub.
In the 20th century and before, they opened the windows once in a while.
I don't agree. The article is a review of Ecobee's top-of-the-line thermostat. It potentially not working for anyone who has a variable-speed HVAC is important. I can't speak to how "niche" a variable speed HVAC system is, but both my current home (built 2020) and previous one (built in 2008) had one.
Hopefully this means that you can take advantage of their smart tech without also giving your local utility control over your system.
And major bonus points for letting us use a PWS instead of a distant station that's always 10 degrees different.
And major bonus points for letting us use a PWS instead of a distant station that's always 10 degrees different.
I like Ecobee's system but rue the day when all of the tracking data are sold... if it isn't being sold already.
There was already a news ecobee refused to give amazon user data, in that way ecobee is always better than nest
Amazon tried to coerce Ecobee into collecting private user data, the WSJ reports
Amazon has long faced antitrust scrutiny over similar behavior.
www.theverge.com
Indoor air quality is almost always worse than outdoor quality. People generally think it’s the other way around. It’s good to know for health. I would’ve liked to see Ecobee use that data to run the fan more often for ventilated homes but, alas, maybe next update.
The specs on their site confirm The Verge’s article.
Well, to be fair, I live in a place where we do sometimes get air quality alerts, especially when there are wildfires out west or a 5 alarm fire somewhere in the city. Those days, they do typically recommend reducing exposure to outdoors air for people with asthma, sometimes even for the general population.In the 20th century and before, they opened the windows once in a while.
What is needed is remote temp sensor WITHOUT occupancy. We all know that their room temp sensor cannot lead to that room being warmed. This is about even whole house warming, something Ecobee seems to think is not important. At least give the option for no occupancy detection.