Ecobee today officially announced its new Smart Thermostat Premium, with key new features including a premium design with higher-end materials, a larger display, a refreshed user interface, improved sensor technology, indoor air quality monitoring, and more eco-friendly packaging.
The glass face of the Smart Thermostat Premium is similar to that of the popular Nest thermostat. The thermostat has a 50% larger display with improved responsiveness, and the user interface has been improved with larger temperature sliders and simplified navigation.
Ecobee's SmartSensor can be placed anywhere in the home to detect motion and provide a more accurate reading of the home's temperature andOccupancy to help manage hot or cold spots.
Ecobee said the new thermostat is built with the company's most advanced sensor technology for improved temperature readings, occupancy detection, and motion detection, while a new built-in air quality sensor monitors indoor air quality, including estimated levels of carbon dioxide and volatile organic compounds. The thermostat shows the air quality in the home on the screen.
Like other Ecobee models, the Smart Thermostat Premium is compatible with Apple's HomeKit and has a built-in speaker that can be used for voice commands. The thermostat is compatible with a number of automation platforms.
Professional monitoring for $10 per month is available in the United States for Ecobee's latest smart thermostats.
Ecobee says that the Smart Thermostat Premium has 30% smaller packaging than the previous model. The company said recycled paper has been replaced with trays made of compost and paper manuals are no longer included. A mobile device can be used to access an installation guide.
The Smart Thermostat Premium will be available to order starting today on Ecobee's website and through select retail partners, including Amazon, Lowe's, The Home Depot, and Best Buy, with pricing set at $249.99 in the United States. The Ecobee3 lite will remain available for $149.99, while the lower-end Smart Thermostat Enhanced will be available for $189.99.
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