Ecobee Unveils HomeKit-Enabled Smart Thermostat Essential for $130 Smart home accessory maker Ecobee has announced the Smart Thermostat Essential, a more affordable alternative to the Smart Thermostat Premium and Enhanced models in its lineup. Priced at $129.99, the Smart Thermostat Essential includes a full-colour touchscreen, and features Ecobee’s standard scheduling and comfort settings that adapt to househ…

Ecobee launches an even cheaper smart thermostat Image: EcobeeEcobee is launching a new entry-level smart thermostat that costs $129.99. The Smart Thermostat Essential comes with a full-color touchscreen and supports Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, and Google Assistant. Just like Ecobee’s other smart thermostats, the Essential adjusts the temperature of your home based on the schedule you set, allow…

Ecobee’s smart thermostat can automatically respond to a heatwave Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The VergeSmart home company Ecobee launched a new feature for its thermostats today that will automatically adjust temperatures to save energy when there’s a risk of a power outage. And unlike some utilities’ energy saving programs, customers will always be able to opt out wit…