ecobee provides a suite of Wi‑Fi enabled smart‑home devices—including thermostats, remote temperature sensors, and video doorbell cameras—that work together to optimize HVAC performance, balance whole‑home comfort, and add integrated security. The system learns occupancy patterns, can be controlled via app, voice assistants, or web dashboard, and offers energy‑usage analytics plus optional subscription monitoring for added peace of mind.
Funding
$36.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
3OAALCFounders
Product
Problem
Homeowners often face high heating and cooling costs, limited control over indoor comfort, and fragmented smart‑home devices that do not communicate, making it difficult to achieve energy efficiency and integrated security.
Solution
ecobee offers a suite of connected smart‑home products—including Wi‑Fi thermostats, remote temperature sensors, and video doorbell cameras—that work together to optimize HVAC operation, provide whole‑home comfort, and enhance security. The thermostats learn occupants’ schedules, adjust setpoints automatically, and can be controlled via a mobile app, voice assistants, or web dashboard. Remote sensors detect temperature variations across rooms, allowing the system to balance heating and cooling for consistent comfort while reducing energy waste. Integrated security features, such as the smart doorbell camera and optional professional monitoring, deliver real‑time video and alerts. All devices report usage data to ecobee’s cloud platform, where analytics generate energy‑saving insights and support optional grid‑resilience programs.
Target Audience
Primary customers are residential homeowners and renters seeking to reduce energy bills and improve indoor comfort, as well as small‑business property managers who want integrated security and HVAC control.
Features
- Wi‑Fi enabled smart thermostat with adaptive scheduling and remote app control
- Remote temperature sensors that balance heating/cooling across multiple zones
- Built‑in Alexa voice assistant and compatibility with Google Home, Apple HomeKit, and other ecosystems
- Smart video doorbell camera with live streaming, motion detection, and optional 24/7 professional monitoring
- Energy usage reports and home‑energy dashboard accessible via the ecobee app
- Integration with Generac backup power systems for continued climate control during outages
- Optional subscription plans (starting at $5 / month) for advanced security monitoring and premium analytics
- 3‑year limited hardware warranty and free 30‑day return policy