| Feature | Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium | Eve Room | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.63 | $109.95 | Eve Room |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.0 | Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Thread Protocol | Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT | Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant, Matter | Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium |
| Sensors | TVOC, CO2, Temperature, Humidity, Occupancy | TVOC, Temperature, Humidity | Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium |
| Alerts | Temperature Alerts, Air Quality Alerts | Temperature Alerts, Humidity Alerts, Air Quality Alerts | Eve Room |
| Weather Resistance | NO | NO | Tie |
| Screen | YES | YES | Tie |
- + Rating: 4.4
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT
- - Price: $149.63 vs $109.95
- - Alerts: Temperature Alerts, Air Quality Alerts vs Temperature Alerts, Humidity Alerts, Air Quality Alerts
- + Price: $109.95
- + Alerts: Temperature Alerts, Humidity Alerts, Air Quality Alerts
- - Rating: 4.0 vs 4.4
- - Connectivity: Bluetooth, Thread Protocol vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium or Eve Room?
The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium wins overall, leading on rating, connectivity, integrations and sensor count. It measures VOCs, CO2, occupancy, temperature and humidity, connects over dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and works with six major platforms, all while controlling your HVAC. The Eve Room is cheaper and offers broader alert coverage, but it is a standalone sensor rather than a thermostat.
What is the biggest difference between Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium and Eve Room?
One is a thermostat, the other is a sensor. The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium is a wired smart thermostat with a 4-inch color touchscreen and a built-in air quality monitor that acts on its readings through HVAC, while the Eve Room is a small, battery-powered air sensor for Apple HomeKit that only measures and reports.
Which measures more, the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium or the Eve Room?
The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium. It reads VOCs, CO2, occupancy, temperature and humidity (five sensors), whereas the Eve Room measures VOCs, temperature and humidity (three). The Eve Room does, however, carry a fuller set of temperature, humidity and air quality alerts.
Which works with more smart-home platforms?
The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium, which supports Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, Home Assistant and IFTTT over dual-band Wi-Fi. The Eve Room is Apple-centric, working with HomeKit, Home Assistant and Matter over Bluetooth and Thread.
Who should buy the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium?
Anyone who wants climate control and air sensing in a single always-connected device. The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium adds VOC, CO2 and occupancy sensing to a Wi-Fi smart thermostat with a color touchscreen, six-platform support and a 3-year warranty.
Who should buy the Eve Room?
HomeKit users who want an affordable, standalone air sensor without changing their thermostat. The Eve Room measures VOCs, temperature and humidity, offers temperature, humidity and air quality alerts, and works with Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant and Matter, though its VOC sensor can be inconsistent.
