$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 ReportsTemperature sensor inaccuracy
commonCause: Sensor placement or calibration issues
HomeKit connectivity drops
commonCause: Same HomeKit issues as Premium model
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
All smart features, remote access, scheduling, sensor data
Basic thermostat with last schedule
Temperature, occupancy, usage history stored by Ecobee.
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
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.
Wiring incompatible when upgrading from older Ecobee
User ReviewsNo built-in speaker like Premium
designCause: Cost reduction vs Premium model
Older Ecobee wiring incompatible
commonCause: New connector design differs from previous models
Not power cycling when HomeKit fails
Stuck with "No Response" until physical reset
Tip: Unplug thermostat for 10 seconds when HomeKit fails
No always-on mic (unlike Premium). Ecobee support can access data without ID verification.
Upgrading from old Ecobee
Incompatible wiring - consider keeping old or rewiring
Known 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