{"product_id":"ecobee-smart-thermostat-essential","title":"ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eecobee Smart Thermostat Essential featuring a vibrant colour touchscreen display, automated eco+ energy-saving scheduling, and seamless smartphone control for Canadian heating and cooling systems across Ontario.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResponsive full-colour LCD touchscreen display for immediate temperature adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomated eco+ energy-saving scheduling that adapts comfort settings based on household routine and time-of-day preferences\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in indoor relative humidity detection and intelligent maintenance alerts including filter change reminders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBroad heating and cooling compatibility covering conventional systems up to 2H\/1C and single-stage heat pumps with auxiliary heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with 24 VAC low-voltage systems using an existing common wire (C-wire) or an external Power Extender Kit (PEK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull wireless remote control through the ecobee mobile app for iOS, Android, and Apple Watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for home network communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri voice platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVarieties \u0026amp; package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential is supplied in a complete Canadian retail package:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmart Thermostat Essential (EB-STATE7C-01):\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes the Smart Thermostat Essential unit, mounting backplate with terminal wire blocks, drywall mounting screws with drywall anchors, and quick start installation reference card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eecobee Smart Thermostat Essential\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModel number \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEB-STATE7C-01 (Canadian market)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStore SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1001906532\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct category\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSmart Programmable Wi-Fi Thermostat\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2.8 in. full-colour touch LCD (240 × 320 resolution)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHousing materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDurable polymer casing with glass front panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e91 × 91 × 23 mm (3.58 × 3.58 × 0.91 in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e91 g (0.20 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eThermostat sensors\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePrecision temperature sensor and indoor relative humidity sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHVAC compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConventional heating and cooling (up to 2H\/1C), Heat Pump (1-stage with auxiliary heat), Boilers, Gas, Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAccessories compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNot compatible with whole-home humidifiers, dehumidifiers, or HRV\/ERV ventilators\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTransformer compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSingle transformer systems only (Rc\/Rh shared; not compatible with dual-transformer systems)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eElectrical power\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 VAC, 50\/60 Hz (requires dedicated C-wire or Power Extender Kit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLess than 3.5 VA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWireless connectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi 802.11 b\/g\/n (2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSmart home ecosystems\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eApple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri (via companion speaker)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVerify 24V thermostat wiring: Requires a dedicated common wire (C-wire) at your wall plate. If no C-wire exists, an optional ecobee Power Extender Kit (PEK) must be wired at the furnace control board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNot compatible with 120V–240V high-voltage electric baseboard heaters without an external low-voltage line relay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNot compatible with standalone HVAC accessories (humidifiers, dehumidifiers, or ventilators) or dual-transformer heating and cooling configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfirm 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi coverage is active and available at the planned wall installation location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDocuments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shareddocs.com\/hvac\/docs\/1010\/Public\/05\/01-TSTAT-116-01.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eecobee Smart Thermostats technical engineering specifications sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/images.thdstatic.com\/catalog\/pdfImages\/e0\/e00b414e-5758-4303-ba22-d866b55152bf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eecobee comprehensive installation and Power Extender Kit PEK wiring manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential require a C-wire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, continuous 24 VAC power is required. If your existing thermostat cable has only 4 wires and lacks a C-wire, an ecobee Power Extender Kit (sold separately) can be added at the furnace board without running new wall wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this model control a whole-house humidifier or dehumidifier?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The Essential model does not include auxiliary accessory terminals (ACC). For whole-home humidifier or dehumidifier control, choose the ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced or ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Smart Thermostat Essential compatible with wireless SmartSensors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Essential model focuses on on-device temperature and humidity sensing. If room-by-room multi-sensor balancing is required, the Enhanced or Premium model is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich smart home voice assistants work with this thermostat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt integrates directly with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant through the ecobee app, allowing voice control via compatible smart speakers and mobile devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the thermostat continue operating if Wi-Fi disconnects?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Temperature control and programmed heating and cooling schedules continue running locally from internal memory during network interruptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTechnical specifications sourced from manufacturer documentation published by ecobee Inc.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Safety Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24V smart thermostats require turning off power to your furnace or air handler before connecting wires. If your system lacks a C-wire or has high-voltage wiring, consult a qualified HVAC technician.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecobee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54021225906470,"sku":"EB-STATE7C-01","price":169.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/8521\/7830\/files\/ecobee_essential_1_hero_be3b8bb1-b430-48c5-903f-cb2b560d7294.jpg?v=1792997179","url":"https:\/\/avlshop.ca\/products\/ecobee-smart-thermostat-essential","provider":"AVL Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}