Unlike most of the reviewers, I did not receive this product for free.
That being said, this is a wonderful addition to my smart home! It was pretty easy to setup the hardware. I didn't have the C wire with my old thermostat, but there was an extra wire in the bundle so I connected that to the C wire slot on my furnace and then hooked it up to the Ecobee so I didn't have to use the adapter.
The looks are fantastic. It's almost like a small piece of art on my wall. Just like in the product image, it shows big numbers of the current temp that you can read from across the room, and when you walk by it the screen changes to tell you what the set temp is.
Software setup was easy as well. There's a guide that takes you through the process. The built-in schedule is a bit limited but I don't use that anyway. I paired it with HomeKit so I can say things like "Hey Siri, what's the temperature in there?", or "Turn up the heat". I also connected it with my SmartThings hub as they've recently added native support for this. The connection with SmartThings is great and allows me to set rules like [when everyone leaves the house, drop the temp to 62] and [when someone arrives heat to 69].
Added bonus, my state energy trust has a $50 rebate on purchase of a smart thermostat. So check for local/state incentives!
| Brand | ecobee |
|---|---|
| Model Name | FBA_EB-STATe3L-01 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.05"D x 4.05"W x 0.84"H |
| Controller Type | IFTTT, Vera, Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings |
| Color | Black |
| Included Components | thermostat, PEK, hardware pack, instructions, wire labels, mounting plate, trim plate |
| Power Source | Ac/dc |
| Item Weight | 1.22 Pounds |
| Voltage | 24 Volts |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Display Type | Touchscreen |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Control Type | Voice Control |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Style | Modern |
| Backlight | Yes |
| Specification Met | energy |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacturer | ecobee |
| Part Number | EB-STATe3L-01 |
| Item Weight | 1.22 pounds |
| Item model number | EB-STATe3L-01 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Finish | Polished |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Metal |
| Warranty Description | 3 years parts and labor. |
