$169.99 – $199.99
Smart thermostat with 4" touchscreen, built-in Alexa, radar occupancy sensing, and eco+ automatic energy savings. Saves up to 26% on energy bills.
Easy DIY installation
Press-button wire ports - only needs screwdriver
Need room sensor support
Supports SmartSensors for multi-room temperature balancing
Multi-platform smart home
Works with HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings, IFTTT
Want Premium features at lower price
Same core features as Premium without built-in Alexa speaker
Need precise temperature accuracy
Can be up to 3.5°F off from actual room temperature
Upgrading from older Ecobee
Wiring connector incompatible with previous Ecobee models
Need rock-solid HomeKit
Same "No Response" issues as Premium model
Want built-in voice assistant
No speaker/mic - get Premium for built-in Alexa
Shows "No Response" in HomeKit - requires physical unplug to fix
MacRumors ForumsTemperature reading can be 3.5°F off from actual
TechGearLab ReviewWiFi wont connect after router upgrade for some users
User ReportsWiring incompatible when upgrading from older Ecobee
User ReviewsTemperature sensor inaccuracy
commonCause: Sensor placement or calibration issues
HomeKit connectivity drops
commonCause: Same HomeKit issues as Premium model
No built-in speaker like Premium
designCause: Cost reduction vs Premium model
Older Ecobee wiring incompatible
commonCause: New connector design differs from previous models
Using old Ecobee wiring for upgrade
New model wont connect - different wiring connector
Tip: Plan for rewiring when upgrading from older Ecobee
Trusting temperature reading without sensor
Room may be warmer/cooler than thermostat shows
Tip: Use SmartSensor in living areas for accurate comfort
Not power cycling when HomeKit fails
Stuck with "No Response" until physical reset
Tip: Unplug thermostat for 10 seconds when HomeKit fails
All smart features, remote access, scheduling, sensor data
Basic thermostat with last schedule
Temperature, occupancy, usage history stored by Ecobee.
No always-on mic (unlike Premium). Ecobee support can access data without ID verification.
Tested with up to 1 devices
Supports SmartSensors for multi-room. Works with all major platforms. Easy wire port installation.
Temperature 3.5°F variance. HomeKit issues. Older Ecobee wiring incompatible. No built-in speaker.
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
If: Want built-in Alexa speaker
Ecobee3 Lite
If: Want even lower price
Nest Thermostat
If: Prefer Google ecosystem
Want Ecobee features without speaker
Same sensors and platform support at lower price
Multi-platform smart home
Best compatibility with all major ecosystems
Need exact temperature accuracy
Can be 3.5°F off - use SmartSensors to compensate
Upgrading from old Ecobee
Incompatible wiring - consider keeping old or rewiring
Yes, same sensor support as Premium. Buy sensors separately.
Source: Product SpecsNo, new models have different wiring connector. Rewiring may be needed.
Source: User ReportsCan be up to 3.5°F off. Use SmartSensors in living areas for better accuracy.
Source: TechGearLab ReviewKnown issue. Unplug thermostat from wall for 10 seconds and reattach.
Source: MacRumors ForumsPremium has built-in Alexa speaker and better display. Enhanced is cheaper with same core thermostat features.
Source: Product Comparison