The all-new Ecobee Essential smart thermostat Ecobee unveiled at CES this week delivers most of the features that we like about the higher-end Enhanced ($190) and Premium ($250) models, but at a much more wallet-friendly price of just $130.

Smart home accessory maker Ecobee has announced the Smart Thermostat Essential, a more affordable alternative to the Smart Thermostat Premium

The company launched the affordable Smart Thermostat Essential at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, and it's due to launch in March for just $129.99 (about £100 / AU$200). That's significantly less than most smart thermostats, and around half the price of last year's Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen).

The Honeywell Home X2S is the first smart thermostat from the brand to support Matter, so you can customise the temperature and check its statistics from any compatible ecosystems. It’s also compatible with Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home and Samsung SmartThings, including their voice commands.

Ecobee has introduced its Smart Thermostat Essential, a new addition to its lineup that’s designed to be more affordable. Priced at $129.99, it offers many of the essential features found in Ecobee’s other models,

Ecobee is launching a new entry-level smart thermostat that costs $129.99. The Smart Thermostat Essential comes with a full-color touchscreen and supports Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, and Google Assistant.

The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential will be available in March 2025 for $130. It is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant. Ecobee also showcased its new Generac integration at CES 2025, showing how the smart home platform can work with the Generac PWRcell 2, an energy storage system.

Right now, you can snag a 2-pack for $70 at Amazon, down from $100. That’s a 30% discount, saving you $30 on a smart addition to your home comfort system.

Ecobee introduced a new smart thermostat at CES 2025 and it looks pretty nifty. The Smart Thermostat Essential is packed with most of the features found with the $250 premium model, only with a price tag of $130.

Generac Holdings Inc.’s GNRC subsidiary, ecobee, has launched the Smart Thermostat Essential, a budget-friendly option that maintains the brand's hallmark comfort and convenience. Featuring a sleek full-color touchscreen,

Ecobee has announced the release of its new Smart Thermostat Essential, designed to provide an affordable option while retaining the brand’s known features for comfort and convenience. This product includes a full-color touchscreen and is priced lower than previous models.