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ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium Review: Is It Worth It in 2026?
We did the legwork so you don't have to. the ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium arrives with plenty of hype, a $249 price tag, and a promise to be the device you stop thinking about.
9.1
/ 10
★★★★★
The ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium is a feature-packed thermostat that balances comfort and savings room by room. On paper it ticks the right boxes — room sensors, air quality, works with all — but specs only tell half the story.
★ Key takeaways
- Overall score: 9.1/10. One of the best in its class.
- Best for multi-room comfort and savings.
- Biggest strength: remote room sensors.
- Main caveat: premium price.
✓ Pros
- Remote room sensors
- Wide compatibility
- Energy reports
✕ Cons
- Premium price
- Setup can be fiddly
The ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium earns a 9.1/10. For multi-room comfort and savings, it is well worth the $249.
CV
Chris Vogel
Chris has wired, re-wired, and occasionally bricked his own smart home so you don't have to repeat his mistakes.
