Ecobee Room Sensors Review

First they tell the thermostat when a room is occupied and second they tell the thermostat what the temperature is in that room.

Ecobee room sensors review. The remote sensors serve two functions. With the release of the updated ecobee smartthermostat the company has also refreshed the room sensor as the new smartsensor featuring an updated appearance that houses enhanced functionality and improved mounting options. The latest accessories work in tandem with ecobee smartthermostats and room sensors to enable a hassle free way to keep tabs on the home. It s impossible to write a review of any smart thermostat without addressing the elephant in the room the nest thermostat as wired s david pierce has said the nest has been the gateway to.

If you ve got a cold room in the house this. The remote sensors run on battery power so they can be placed anywhere you like. Gently pull upwards to release the sensor. Available beginning october 31 at home depot best buy amazon and ecobee s online store the 169 ecobee3 lite is the least.

As ecobee boasts their thermostat is for homes with more than one room these sensors are what make this product a rockstar. Ecobee room sensors use 3 volt cr 2032 batteries that can be purchased here. Or by activating follow me ecobee will turn on the system based on the average temperature from selected sensors that have recently detected motion. If your sensor uses the sensor stand.

These sensors are central to how the ecobee3 works. That s where ecobee s new ecobee3 lite smart thermostat comes in. The battery is a type for the old ecobee room sensors is cr2032 the little silver coin shaped batteries. Therefore all sensors have to be within the range of the ecobee thermostat.

Through motion occupancy geo fencing and ecobee s haven home monitoring service homeowners can come and go as they please without having to mess with keypads apps or fobs. In addition to sending the thermostat information. The technology is fantastic and was quite easily able to create my account and to use the website access and the app on my ios devices to control my system with ease. Place your thumb and index finger on the narrow part of the sensor stand and your other hand on the front of the sensor.

Ecobee s app is one reason why this is our top pick smart among smart thermostats. The programming is excellent and by adding room sensors i am able to make the best of a single zone system in hot florida.