Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced review

The Enhanced keeps the parts of the Premium that matter most for energy bills. Radar sensing in the thermostat detects when people are home, so it can turn down heating or cooling when the house is empty, and ecobee gives it the same savings claim of up to 26%, or up to $284 a year. It can also run heating or cooling when energy is cheaper and adjusts for humidity so a room feels like the temperature you set. The 4 inch touchscreen, dual-band Wi-Fi and Power Extender Kit match the Premium. What you give up is the included SmartSensor, air quality monitoring and the metal frame. It supports 2H/2C conventional systems, heat pumps with one stage of auxiliary heat and a one-wire accessory such as a humidifier. At $199.99, it is the best value among the thermostats with built-in occupancy sensing. We compared documented features and published prices.

Who it is for

Homeowners who want automatic away savings at a lower price and can add a sensor later.

Price

$199.99 on the ecobee US store when checked, with Power Extender Kit included.

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Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Radar occupancy and proximity sensing built in
• Shifts heating or cooling to times when energy is less expensive
• Adjusts for humidity so the room feels like the set temperature
• Works with SmartSensors, sold separately
• Power Extender Kit included for homes without a C wire

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Same up to 26% savings claim as the Premium for $60 less
• Strength: 4 inch touchscreen and dual-band Wi-Fi
• Strength: Works with Apple HomeKit, Alexa and SmartThings
• Weakness: No room sensor in the box
• Weakness: No air quality monitoring
• Weakness: Supports one stage of auxiliary heat, not two

Key facts

• Savings claim: Up to 26%
• Room sensor: Optional, sold separately
• C wire: Power Extender Kit included
• Warranty: 3 years

Where it ranks

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced is No. 1 in our Best Smart Thermostats verdict.