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Ecobee Smart Thermostat System

Written by: Maya Metselaar
10/22/2008 8:42 AM

Check out their website (www.ecobee.com). 

 

This smart thermostat system built like an iPod will soon be available for homebuyers and contractors in early 2009.  The programed 7day designed thermostat allows homeowners to conserve energy and save money.  This device allows you to connect to your network, and through WiFi connectivity you are able to controll the temperature of your household through the internet.  Not only is it a thermostat but it allows you to see forcasts from weather stations, and it even gives you email alerts! 

 

Check out these press releases

 

CNW Group "Top 50 Company and a Canada Top 10 Technology Company": http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2008/14/c5657.html

 

eHomeUpgrade (scroll down the page a bit when you get there):

http://www.ehomeupgrade.com/

 

engadget:

http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/15/ecobee-debuts-energy-saving-wifi-connected-smart-thermostat/

 

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8 comments so far...

Re: Ecobee Smart Thermostat System

I would say that this yet another miracle from the advent of science and technology. The main factor is that it can consume only less energy. Energy saving is the need of the hour.Also it uses the technology to control all its working. But we must also be specific on any hazards any if possible. We should always keep it away from children. The weather forecasting is a good option. According to the weather we may set the temperature that we need and can control it.

By descorpio on   10/22/2008 11:02 PM

Re: Ecobee Smart Thermostat System

I think Ecobee's thermostat does have a good chance of succeeding in the market. But as Engadget says, priced a $385 it isn't exactly cheap. I guess when the popularity increases, the prices may come down as well. It sure is worth taking a shot at though.

By jigyasa on   10/23/2008 2:24 AM

Re: Ecobee Smart Thermostat System

Only you would consider a thermostat a toy. What did your parents not love you as a child? Go get some GI Joe dolls you freaking engineer.

By Engineerio on   10/24/2008 10:32 AM

Re: Ecobee Smart Thermostat System

I had a GI Joe doll as a kid but he got stuck in the cave and got chased out by the big brown monster!!!

By Willy on   10/24/2008 10:38 AM

Re: Ecobee Smart Thermostat System

Yeah..it's a little expensive but cool. I have a project to wire my house....one of these days

By SteveX on   10/24/2008 6:14 PM

Re: Ecobee Smart Thermostat System

I did not think engineers would be so cruel towards others, if indeed they are engineers to begin with. I would have expected comments up above to be submitted by third and fourth grade kids that haven't learned how to be nice yet. The thermostat idea is valid but high priced. However, depending upon what you would like to access remotely could justify the cost perhaps.

By Corporal Willy on   11/11/2008 4:47 PM

Re: Ecobee Smart Thermostat System

Very cool. I plan to redo my home HVAC soon and I am going to add this to the project. Great website ! the product tour is very informative fyi - http://www.ecobee.com

By Marlyn on   11/22/2008 4:00 PM

Re: Ecobee Smart Thermostat System

I know that some people would consider things they work on as a toy but of course they are big boy toys. I have to agree that some of the comments are a bit childish and probably people that have nothing better to do with their time. I think that staying on topic here is the important thing.

I think that making peoples lives easier and building new things is important and this smart thermostat just might be what I need to add to my new house, along with all the solar and other things I am going to add.

By Attagirl on   12/5/2008 10:36 AM

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