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Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium

85
Highly rated
Average of 6 professional reviews
6 of 6 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 6 reviews landedRange 83–89
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 85.3 · 2 printed, 4 estimated · printed scores only: 84

Ecobee Smart Thermostat PremiumImage: ecobee

6 professional reviewers tested the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: smart features and easy setup. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by TechGearLab, CNET, Stacey on IoT and 3 more

The catch: It is pricey and needs a C-wire or extender kit.

4 of these 6 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 6 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 85
    TechGearLabHands-on review · 2024

    A feature-rich, easy-to-use thermostat with strong smart home support and easy installation.

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  2. 83
    CNETHands-on review · 2024

    CNET finds the Premium feature-packed with a great app and room sensor, though the price is hard to justify on savings alone.

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  3. 89est.
    Stacey on IoTNo printed score · Hands-on review

    After about a week of use the reviewer found the Premium more comfortable, more accurate and better looking than an older Ecobee, and plans to buy it.

    Read Stacey on IoT review
  4. 89est.
    GearbrainNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2026

    Gearbrain calls the Premium one of the most complete smart thermostats available, with an included sensor, air quality monitoring and broad ecosystem support.

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  5. 83est.
    Tom's GuideNo printed score · Hands-on review

    The reviewer likes the new zinc design, larger display and broad platform support, calling it very smart.

    Read Tom's Guide review
  6. 83est.
    Family HandymanNo printed score · Buying guide · 2023

    An editor who uses it at home likes how its sensor helps even out temperatures across a multi-level house.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Smart features4 of 6
Easy setup2 of 6
Design2 of 6

What critics dislike most

Price4 of 6

Other smart thermostats critics rate highly

Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)Image: Google
Best for designGoogle Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)12 reviews · critics agree84
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Best budget pickAmazon Smart Thermostat10 reviews · broad agreement82
Honeywell Home T9Image: Honeywell Home
Best for larger homesHoneywell Home T96 reviews · broad agreement80

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Common questions

Is the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium worth it?

Most critics think so: 6 of 6 recommend it. It is pricey and needs a C-wire or extender kit.

Do critics agree about the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium?

Critics agree: scores range from 83 (CNET) to 89 (Stacey on IoT), a spread of 6 points across 6 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.

What do critics dislike about the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium?

Price (4 of 6 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium?

The Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (critic score 84), best for design.