Ecobee’s newest smart thermostat has Alexa built in

Ecobee officially announced its newest smart thermostat today — the Ecobee4 — and, as we expected, it includes a built-in microphone and speaker for Alexa functionality. It also includes a touchscreen and companion app, so you don’t have to rely on voice controls.
Because Alexa already has a bunch of skills, owners can use the Ecobee4 to set a timer, play the news, or control other devices. The thermostat also works with Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, and IFTTT.
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