Best Ecobee Home Products for presence-based automation

Best for presence-based automation

4.3 feature score

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4.3

Presence-based automation was praised for adjusting when people leave, restoring comfort, and helping avoid unnecessary heating or cooling.

Pros: Wi-Fi stability, Apple Home/HomeKit support

Cons: utility demand-response support, HVAC system compatibility depth

4.0

Presence-based automation depends on optional sensors, but one reviewer described the resulting empty-room energy avoidance as useful.

Pros: temperature accuracy, humidity sensing

Cons: included C-wire adapter, Matter support

1.5

One reviewer had a poor experience using the occupancy sensors for Home automations, saying their tests did not work.

Pros: conventional HVAC compatibility, touchscreen responsiveness

Cons: presence-based automation

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