Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium
Loaded flagship with built-in Alexa, air quality monitor, and an included room sensor.
At a glance
Pros
- + Built-in Alexa speaker and far-field mic
- + Includes a SmartSensor for room balancing
- + Supports HomeKit, Alexa, Google and SmartThings
- + PEK adapter means no C-wire needed
Cons
- − Higher price than most rivals
- − Built-in voice assistant may be unnecessary for some
Our verdict
The Ecobee Premium is the most feature-packed smart thermostat, with built-in Alexa, a glass touchscreen, and broad ecosystem support including HomeKit. The bundled SmartSensor and PEK adapter make it a true do-it-all upgrade.
Full specs
| HVAC compatibility | Conventional, heat pump, multi-stage |
|---|---|
| Stages supported | 3 |
| Remote sensors | Yes |
| Smart home | Alexa, Google, HomeKit, SmartThings |
| Geofencing | Yes |
| Energy reports | Yes |
| Display | Glass colour touchscreen |
| C-wire required | No |
| Works without C-wire | Yes |
Compare to similar models
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