Easy to set up. Works with Alexa. Great app and interface. May save you a touch of cash on HVAC costs. Automatically knows when you arrive home and can shut off the camera. Doesn’t require an alarm ...

The middle of Ecobee’s smart thermostat line comes with every important feature that’s built into its top-of-the-line model, save one: a remote temperature/occupancy sensor. But you can add one later.

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