ecobee makes some of the best smart thermostats you can buy, with room sensors that eliminate hot and cold spots and built-in air quality and security features.
The Canadian company ecobee helped create the smart thermostat category, and its current lineup — Smart Thermostat Essential, Enhanced and Premium — remains a top pick for HVAC control. The Premium model bundles a SmartSensor that reads temperature and occupancy in other rooms, adds built-in air quality monitoring, and can even double as a security hub with radar-based presence sensing. ecobee also sells a video doorbell and smart camera that integrate with the thermostat and the ecobee app.
ecobee thermostats are also known for their detailed energy reports, which break down exactly how long your heating and cooling ran and where you can save. The Premium model bundles a SmartSensor in the box, and extra sensors are sold in pairs. For larger homes or multi-zone systems, that room-by-room temperature data is the main reason to choose ecobee over simpler learning thermostats.
Thermostats are one-time purchases: the Essential costs $139.99, the Enhanced $199.99 and the Premium $259.99, with no subscription required for thermostat features. Security features for ecobee cameras use the optional ecobee Smart Security subscription, which starts at $5/month.
Homeowners who want precise, room-by-room comfort and lower energy bills — especially Apple HomeKit households and homes where some rooms are always too hot or too cold.