{"id":340062,"date":"2017-05-03T22:10:59","date_gmt":"2017-05-03T14:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2017\/05\/03\/ecobee4-now-available-to-preorder\/"},"modified":"2017-05-03T22:10:59","modified_gmt":"2017-05-03T14:10:59","slug":"ecobee4-smart-thermostat-with-both-homekit-and-built-in-alexa-now-available-to-pre-order-for-249","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/ecobee4-smart-thermostat-with-both-homekit-and-built-in-alexa-now-available-to-pre-order-for-249\/","title":{"rendered":"Ecobee4 Smart Thermostat With Both HomeKit and Built-In Alexa Now Available to Pre-Order For $249"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ecobee today announced<\/a> that its next-generation ecobee4<\/a> smart thermostat with built-in Amazon Alexa voice services is now available to pre-order for $249 on its website<\/a> in the United States. Pre-orders are estimated to start shipping on May 15, the same day it will hit shelves at Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Best Buy.<\/p>\n

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Like the ecobee3<\/a>, the ecobee4 continues to support Apple HomeKit, IFTTT, and Samsung’s smart home platform SmartThings.<\/p>\n

While the ecobee3 also works with Alexa, it can only be controlled by voice using external devices such as the Amazon Echo. The ecobee4, in addition to having a touchscreen and smartphone control, has Alexa built right in with far-field voice technology so that it can hear you from across the room.\n<\/p>\n

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Alexa voice service allows customers to simply ask their ecobee4 to adjust the temperature of the home, in addition to the growing list of Alexa skills such as setting a timer, helping plan your commute, or playing the news. Through far-field voice recognition, ecobee4 will conveniently respond to voice commands from anywhere in the room.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The ecobee4 has a built-in speaker and microphone for Alexa, while its side profile appears to be slightly rounder than the ecobee3. Otherwise, it has identical features and tech specs as the ecobee3.<\/p>\n

The ecobee4 comes with a wireless room sensor and supports up to 32 sensors. Ecobee said a companion smart light switch that can measure a room’s occupancy and temperature will be released later this year.<\/p>\n

The ecobee4, like other smart thermostats, is designed to help homeowners save money by intelligently adjusting the temperature of a home. Room sensors help manage hot and cold spots of a home, and homeowners can easily adjust temperature and comfort settings from a paired iOS or Android device.<\/p>\n

The ecobee3 remains available<\/a> for $199 on sale and $249 regularly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ecobee today announced<\/a> that its next-generation ecobee4<\/a> smart thermostat with built-in Amazon Alexa voice services is now available to pre-order for $249 on its website<\/a> in the United States. Pre-orders are estimated to start shipping on May 15, the same day it will hit shelves at Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Best Buy.<\/p>\n

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\nLike the ecobee3<\/a>, the ecobee4 continues to support Apple HomeKit, IFTTT, and Samsung’s smart home platform SmartThings.<\/p>\n

While the ecobee3 also works with Alexa, it can only be controlled by voice using external devices such as the Amazon Echo. The ecobee4, in addition to having a touchscreen and smartphone control, has Alexa built right in with far-field voice technology so that it can hear you from across the room.<\/p>\n

Alexa voice service allows customers to simply ask their ecobee4 to adjust the temperature of the home, in addition to the growing list of Alexa skills such as setting a timer, helping plan your commute, or playing the news. Through far-field voice recognition, ecobee4 will conveniently respond to voice commands from anywhere in the room.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The ecobee4 has a built-in speaker and microphone for Alexa, while its side profile appears to be slightly rounder than the ecobee3. Otherwise, it has identical features and tech specs as the ecobee3.<\/p>\n

The ecobee4 comes with a wireless room sensor and supports up to 32 sensors. Ecobee said a companion smart light switch that can measure a room’s occupancy and temperature will be released later this year.<\/p>\n

The ecobee4, like other smart thermostats, is designed to help homeowners save money by intelligently adjusting the temperature of a home. Room sensors help manage hot and cold spots of a home, and homeowners can easily adjust temperature and comfort settings from a paired iOS or Android device.<\/p>\n

The ecobee3 remains available<\/a> for $199 on sale and $249 regularly. <\/p>\n

Tags: HomeKit<\/a>, Ecobee<\/a>, Alexa<\/a> <\/div>\n

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