The thermostats are controlled by using the built-in touchscreen, web portal, or app available for iOS, Android, and the Apple Watch.

The light switches do not require a thermostat or camera but do not provide hub functionality.

[6] In March 2018, ecobee raised CA$80 million series C round of funding.

[10] ecobee began rolling out eco+ in 2019[13] to personalize individual thermostats to the home's environment.

[17] It features 1080p video, a 180 degree field of view, auto pan-tilt, Amazon Alexa support, two-way talk, and night-vision.