If you re already an ecobee user the new camera and sensors are an easy way to add basic security to your home.
Ecobee3 2nd generation release date.
It uses intuitive technology that will both save your bills and keep your home comfortable.
Other devices are controlled solely through the app or web portal.
The thermostats are controlled by using the built in touchscreen web portal or app available for ios android and the apple watch.
The best thing about it is the budget friendly price tag so that you will get only basic features.
However my understanding is that the nest 3 s only improvements over the nest 2 are a larger screen and a more sensitive occupancy sensor so all comparisons i draw between the ecobee3 and the nest 2 are still applicable to the nest 3.
2nd generation with smart sensors thermostat april 24 2020 september 12 2018 by home techie no matter how smart our thermostats become there s always one shortcoming that s impossible to get around with just one device today we will unveil the review of the ecobee3 smart thermostat 2nd gen.
Ecobee is a canadian home automation company that makes smart thermostats temperature and occupancy sensors smart light switches smart cameras and contact sensors.
This is something that is entirely unique to the ecobee4 and the only unit in the ecobee lineup that includes this feature.
This review compares the ecobee3 to the 2nd generation nest.