TORONTO — ecobee Inc. has announced that ecobee3, the first smart thermostat to support Apple HomeKit, is now available at Apple Stores across North America. The ecobee3 uses remote sensors to deliver comfort in the rooms that matter most to homeowners.
“We’re excited for Apple customers to get their hands on the first smart thermostat that supports HomeKit,” said Stuart Lombard, president and CEO of ecobee. “The new ecobee3 plays an integral role in the connected and energy-efficient home by allowing users to remotely control temperature in the rooms that matter most with simple commands using Siri.”
Designed for homes with more than one room, the ecobee3 smart Wi-Fi thermostat and remote sensors measure temperature and occupancy in multiple locations, resulting in increased comfort when the homeowner is at home and energy savings when away. The thermostat addresses hot and cold spots in the home and conserves energy to deliver savings immediately after installation. The ecobee3 is said to save homeowners an average of 23 percent on their heating and cooling bills.
HomeKit allows users to communicate with and control connected accessories in their home. It enables them to discover HomeKit accessories, configure them, and create actions to control their devices. Users can group actions together and trigger them using Siri. HomeKit is built on a secure foundation with end-to-end encryption which provides customers a secure connection between their iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and HomeKit-enabled accessory.
The HomeKit-compatible ecobee3 is available for $249 in Apple Stores across North America. The thermostat comes with one free wireless remote sensor and supports up to 32 sensors total. Additional remote sensors can be purchased in a package of two for $79.
The ecobee3 is designed to be compatible with 95 percent of residential HVAC systems in North America and does not require a C-wire when using the included Power Extender Kit.
For more information, visit www.ecobee.com.
Publication date: 7/6/2015
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