Ecobee SmartSensor vs SwitchBot Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer

For general and outdoor monitoring, the SwitchBot Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer wins with a lower price, IP65 weather resistance, humidity sensing and more alert types. The Ecobee SmartSensor is better rated with a longer warranty, a five-year battery and occupancy detection, but it only works as an Ecobee thermostat accessory.

The SwitchBot Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer is a weatherproof, humidity-capable sensor that reaches Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Matter via a hub, while the Ecobee SmartSensor is a proprietary accessory tied to an Ecobee thermostat that measures temperature and occupancy but not humidity.

The SwitchBot Indoor/Outdoor Thermo-Hygrometer carries an IP65 rating for outdoor and damp locations and measures both temperature and humidity. The Ecobee SmartSensor is indoor-only and does not read humidity.

Buyers who need durable temperature and humidity tracking in garages, sheds, greenhouses or outdoor spots, want alerts and a two-year battery, and may add a SwitchBot Hub for Matter, Alexa or Google Home.

Ecobee thermostat owners who want occupancy-aware room balancing, a long 3-year warranty and a five-year battery, and who do not need humidity, a screen or standalone use.