Ecobee3 lite Smart Thermostat [Updated Review] 2020
Ecobee3 light WiFi thermostat is a remote sensor smart thermostat that goes above and beyond to make sure that your house is always ranged to the temperature you desire.
Although this Toronto-based thermostat may not be recognized by many when compared to Nest or Honeywell, the smart remote sensor features of Ecobee3 lite makes them an excellent and cheaper alternative to their more well-known competitors.
SPECIFICATIONS of ECOBEE3 LITE
- Width: 3.93”; Height: 3.93”; Depth: 0.9”
- 5” LCD display; 320×480 resolution.
- Compatible with any conventional heat pump or gas systems
- Auto adjusts with dehumidifiers, humidifiers, ERV or HRV
- Temperature range of 45 to 92 Fahrenheit
- High-Quality Display
- Advance thermostat sensors detect temperature, humidity, motion and proximity
- Remote sensors detect motion and temperature outside
- Recyclable packaging with PVC free body
Cool Design of Ecobee3 Lite
- Save up to 23% annually on heating and cooling costs (compared to a hold of 72°F)
- Control from anywhere using your Android or iOS device
- Add SmartSensor to manage hot or cold spots and deliver enhanced comfort to the rooms that matter most
Ecobee3 lite classically out beats all designs in terms of looks and slick and circular shape.
Features:
- Ecobee3 lite has a modern look with an attractive face of 3.9 x 3.9-inch.
- The glossy black plastic touchscreen device with 3.5-inch QVGA covering takes away the heart of many users.
- In the lower-left corner, a small wedge-shaped section conceals a motion sensor. This device gets controlled via its applications that even has an interactive interface.
- This thermostat has a small motion sensor that detects when you are in a room and automatically starts performing its task. These sensors are constantly checking for any kind of activity in rooms.
- It automatically overrides the schedule to maximize energy savings and ensure that your home is comfortable.
Ecobee3 lite Installation
Ecobee3 lite smart thermostat draws all of its power from the HVAC system Common wire (C-wire). Moreover, according to research, it is a reliable method that saves a lot of energy and it doesn’t provide as steady a current.
The C-wire running from the furnace to the thermostat includes the Power Extender Kit that gets connects to the furnace. There are many cases that we encounter that say “My apartment has a commercial-grade furnace, I can’t connect to my thermostat”.
If you want, you can obtain a professional installation from a HVAC technician. However, with the above video and the user’s manual, installation of an ecobee3 should take roughly 5-10 minutes tops.
This device comes with a wireless sensor that is powered by a CR2032 coin-cell battery. As the battery runs low the smart alert sets you up for the change. Ecobee can support up to 32 wireless sensors so it makes it most effective and efficient.
Performance
The Ecobee3 lite performs excellent with any inputs base unit with your smartphone. The user can set Ecobee to turn on the HVAC system based on the temperature and turn on a system based on average temperature from selected sensors that have recently detected motion. If you’ve got a cold room in the house, this is the setting you’ll want to use. I especially like that it’s only active when it detects movement in one of the remote sensors. That way, you’re not paying to heat a room you’re not using.
PROS & Cons of Ecobee3 Lite
- Smart Motion Sensors: Ecobee automatically adjusts your home’s temperature based on the weather outside and your home’s energy profile. It is equipped with motion sensors, that adjust your home’s temperature to save you money and energy.
- WiFi Connectivity: The adjustment of temperature anytime can be done by the WiFi connectivity that allows you to access this device from anywhere on your smartphone or smartwatch.
- Smart Reports: Detailed reports gets to you that allows you to know how much energy you have saved.
- No C-Wire Required: Unlike Nest, you don’t need C-wire. Ecobee3 comes with a special power extender kit.
- Extended Warranty: Feel safe to run this device with any condition after knowing that your product is protected for a long warranty.
Limitations
Installation can be a major problem if done manually. There is no need of C-wire with this thermostat, but if user getting power extender kit then they need to adjust wires to the furnace.
How Smart Motion Sensor Works
- The automatic adjustments to your home’s temperature is not at all the magic. The motion detection is a smart way that a lot of people love about in which Ecobee3 lite stands in the first position with improved remote sensors that detects the temperature and activity in the room.
- If your living room is the place where you spend most of your time then it heats up that room accordingly. Ecobee3 lite will sense that you’re away and make adjustments accordingly. It’s surprisingly simple but brilliant.
- The basic kit that comes with a sensor makes the temperature in that room is exactly what you want it to be. The sensors can be propped on the included stand, or hung on the wall with either a sticky pad or a screw.
- They run on batteries, so they’re completely portable and so simple to use.
- These sensors constantly check for any activity in the rooms. If it finds that you’re away from home when you’re scheduled to be home or home when you’re scheduled to be away, it will automatically override your schedule to maximize your energy savings and ensure that your home is comfortable.
What Clients LOVE About Ecobee
There are many things that Ecobee3 lite stands first in the queue of the purchase list.
- For starters, the system of DataRhythm technology constantly checks for the weather outside your homes and schedule the system accordingly.
- To make sure that home is the right temperature cooling and heating are virtually hands-free. The user gets access to all smart devices like phones, watches, and tablets.
- Many even appreciate the option of its indoor stats and data modulator. In the future home’s air conditioning system to regulate indoor humidity and keep my home comfortable would be replaced by any of these devices.
- The Ecobee may seem like a complicated system, but I’ve found the interface to be very user-friendly. Because the same design theme is seen in the web interface and app, it’s easy to make adjustments no matter what device I’m using.
- With this devices users can place the remote sensors in the rooms you use most, so those areas of your home are always comfortable.
Verdict
The Ecobee3 lite smart thermostat with the remote sensor is smarter and more advanced than many of the smart thermostats on the market today. It’s intuitive, user-friendly and helps you save on your energy bills each month. The best part? You don’t need a C-wire to install it. If you are looking for a thermostat that offers detailed energy usage reports, smart scheduling, and remote sensing where you need it most, we would highly recommend the Ecobee3 lite.
