Ecobee3 Smart Thermostat (2nd Generation) Compatible with Alexa (Refurbished) $87 and More + Free Shipping w/ Prime

DJ_SAMMY_D

Feb 21, 2023 11:34 AM

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DJ_SAMMY_DFeb 21, 2023 11:34 AM

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Seems like a decent deal.. latest version seems to be 2022 so maybe ecobee 4 was 2021 and 3 was 2020 or later?

Wonder if ecobee 2023 is gonna drop soon, maybe with Matter support being it's new buzz

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Ecobee 3 came out in 2015. Ecobee Lite was 2016. Ecobee 4 was 2017. Ecobee 5 was 2019. The newest ones (2022) are considered version 6.

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I have three Ecobee's - one each of the Ecobee 3, Ecobee 4, and Ecobee Lite (aka 3 Lite) - controlling three zones in my house. They all have similar interfaces and work fairly similarly with small differences, the oldest Ecobee 3 being 6+ years old and still working well.

The Woot descriptions and titles seem like they were written by completely different people at different times, so just some basic compare/contrast on these three:
-ALL have a pretty similar interface, and look even more similar in the Ecobee app. The newest 2022 models (not in this deal) have a completely redesigned interface that Ecobee says will be backported to all the older devices, but we shall see...
-ALL can be integrated with and controlled by Alexa/Echo devices in your home pretty much the same.
-The Ecobee 4 (and 5) have built-in Alexa, meaning they have a microphone and speaker and will function like an Echo device (answer questions, play music). The built-in Alexa in the 4 has more limited features compared to Echo devices, than the 5. Personally I already have four Echo devices and don't need Alexa where the thermostat is, so I have the Alexa turned off on it.
-ALL can use any of the additional Room Sensors or newer Smart Sensors for room temperature averaging and occupancy, though none in this deal come with any. (Room averaging is NOT zoning, that's why I have three Ecobee's for true zoning - but each of my Ecobee's has one to three Room Sensors to average out multiple rooms in its zone.)
-The Ecobee 3 LIte is the only one that does not have a built-in occupancy sensor, therefore if you would need at least one Room Sensor if you want to use the occupancy-based features.
-The Ecobee 3 LIte is the only one that doesn't have additional pins for controlling auxiliary HVAC equipment like humidifiers.

TL;DR - Ecobee 3 LIte removes occupancy sensor/aux equipment, Ecobee 4 adds built-in voice (Alexa), so for the almost same renewed pricing here, Ecobee 4 > Eocbee 3 > Ecobee 3 Lite.

(I don't have the 5, but the additional $40 gets you a glass screen, dual-band wifi, and more complete built-in Alexa.)

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bajanboy5809

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bajanboy5809Feb 22, 2023 3:01 AM

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I can't keep straight which one is which but I have the one with Alexa and I love it. Just added it to Apple HomeKit yesterday too.

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