Ecobee has a brand new model on the market: The Ecobee 4. The Ecobee 4 is an upgrade from the older model Ecobee 3. The difference between these models can be read in the paragraph called Ecobee 4 vs Ecobee 3 later on in this article.
The Ecobee4 multi zone is one of the main features of why the Ecobee 4 is such a good smart thermostat.
The Ecobee 4 classifies as a smart thermostat. A smart thermostat is a thermostat that regulates the temperature more efficiently than an old regular thermostat would do. Smart thermostats often have sensors so that they can effectively read the temperature in any room and heat up or cool down a specific room.
Ecobee 4 Multi Zone
- SAVE MONEY: Homeowners save up to 23% annually on heating or cooling costs, plus ecobee pays for itself in under 2 years (compared to a hold of 72 degrees).
- ROOM SENSORS: Place them in the rooms that matter the most and have the temperature balanced throughout your whole home. Measuring both occupancy and temperature, sensors signal your ecobee Smart Thermostat to automatically switch to the right mode for comfort when you’re home or for savings when you’re not. One Room Sensor included, 2-pack sold separately
- EASILY INSTALL YOURSELF: It only takes about 30 minutes, thanks to an easy to follow installation guide and an in-app step-by-step walkthrough. Everything you need comes in the box, including a Power Extender Kit for homes with no common wire (C-wire). Compatibility- Gas, oil, electric, dual fuel, Conventional (2H/2C), Heat Pump (4H/2C), Humidifier, Dehumidifier, Ventilator, HRV or ERV
- CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE: Easily adjust your thermostat from wherever you are using your iOS (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch) or Android device. The ecobee mobile app is available in the App Store or on Google Play. Works with: Apple Homekit, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT and more.
- BUILT-IN ALEXA: Control your thermostat using your voice with built-in Alexa. Ask to play music, hear the news, set a timer, adjust the temperature, and so much more. Wifi connectivity is ieee 802.11 b/g/n at 2.4 GHz. Tip-make sure your HVAC panel is fully closed. Some systems will not turn on if the cover panel has not been closed properly.Voltage Type:Line Voltage
The new Ecobee 4 smart thermostat will save you money:
You can save approximately 23% on heating and cooling costs!
Another awesome feature of the Ecobee 4 is that it comes with a built-in Alexa voice service. Therefore, you could ask your Ecobee to set a timer, get the latest news and of course adjust the temperature of your home.
Change the temperature of your home easily with Alexa, Android or iOS devices, Apple Homekit, Google Assistant and Samsung SmartThings.
Smart Thermostat For Multiple Zones
Managing temperature effectively and efficiently is the key selling point for smart thermostat. The Ecobee 4 is no different. You can change the temperature of your home with any of the above devices quickly.
But what makes the Ecobee 4 so great?
It can control not just the temperature in general for your home, but it can control the temperature in specific rooms! Therefore, you could heat only the rooms you would spend most of your time in like the living room, bedroom or office, thus saving you money by not heating the whole house.
How does the Ecobee zones control feature works?
There are two different ways you could create multiple zones in your home and control the temperature for each zone independently.
- Use multiple Ecobee thermostats.
- Use multiple Ecobee sensors.
Can Ecobee control multiple zones?
Yes, the Ecobee 4 can control multiple zones. You could choose from two methods: multiple thermostats or multiple sensors.
Using the multiple Ecobee thermostats method:
The multiple Ecobee thermostats method works as follows: each zones need to be controlled by one thermostat.
Therefore, you can control each zone in your home to your personal liking. However, you will need to install multiple Ecobee 4 thermostats.
Technical information: Ecobee4 Multiple Zones Thermostat
- Product name: Ecobee4 smart thermostat
- The dimensions of the product are: 4 x 1 x 4 inches
- The weight of the item is: 1.0 pounds
Using the multiple Ecobee sensors method:
An alternative to the multiple thermostats method is to use multiple sensors. The beauty of this method is that you just have to use one Ecobee4 thermostat.
The Ecobee4 thermostat comes with one sensor that is included in the price. The sensors have stands as you can see on the image on the right, therefore they can be placed anywhere.
Sensors will detect the hold and cold spots in the room they are in and adjust the temperature accordingly, which will help you save money off your heating bill.
The more Ecobee sensors you will use the more smarter your Ecobee4 thermostat will become, and thus saving energy costs. Each Ecobee thermostat can be connected up to 32 wireless sensors!
Technical information: Ecobee Sensor
- Product name: Ecobee3 Room Sensor with stands
- The dimensions of the product are: 2.8 x 5.5 x 5.5 inches
- The weight of the item is: 5.3 ounces
Ecobee 4 vs Ecobee 3 – Zone Control
- ROOM SENSORS: your ecobee3 comes with 3 room sensors which measure temperature and occupancy allowing you to manage hot or cold spots and achieve the comfort settings you want in the rooms that matter most.
- SAVE MONEY: ecobee uses advance sensing, external weather data, and learns your HVAC system to save you up to 23% on your heating and cooling bills* Compared to a hold of 72 degrees
- EASY INSTALL: installation takes approximately 30 min and we provide in-app guided videos to make it easy. No c-wire, no problem – use the power extender kit included in the box
- WORKS WITH YOUR SMARTHOME: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, Microsoft Cortana, Samsung SmartThings, Wink, IFTTT – ecobee3 works with them all!
- GREAT COMPATIBILITY & RELIABILITY: ecobee3 works with the vast majority of residential HVAC systems. Check your compatibility by using the compatibility checker on the ecobee Website. 3yr warranty provided. Compatibility: Gas, oil, electric, dual fuel,Conventional (2H/2C),Heat Pump (4H/2C),Humidifier, Dehumidifier, Ventilator, HRV or
Both the Ecobee 4 and the Ecobee 3 are compatible with HVAC systems. They also have a 3-year warranty in place.
Check out more similarities and differences in our article: Ecobee Multiple Zones.
Conclusion: Ecobee4 Multi Zone
The ecobee4 multi zone thermostat is a smart thermostat that will save you money in the long run! The multiple zones feature of Ecobee is a great feature to have and saves energy.
- SAVE MONEY: Homeowners save up to 23% annually on heating or cooling costs, plus ecobee pays for itself in under 2 years (compared to a hold of 72 degrees).
- ROOM SENSORS: Place them in the rooms that matter the most and have the temperature balanced throughout your whole home. Measuring both occupancy and temperature, sensors signal your ecobee Smart Thermostat to automatically switch to the right mode for comfort when you’re home or for savings when you’re not. One Room Sensor included, 2-pack sold separately
- EASILY INSTALL YOURSELF: It only takes about 30 minutes, thanks to an easy to follow installation guide and an in-app step-by-step walkthrough. Everything you need comes in the box, including a Power Extender Kit for homes with no common wire (C-wire). Compatibility- Gas, oil, electric, dual fuel, Conventional (2H/2C), Heat Pump (4H/2C), Humidifier, Dehumidifier, Ventilator, HRV or ERV
- CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE: Easily adjust your thermostat from wherever you are using your iOS (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch) or Android device. The ecobee mobile app is available in the App Store or on Google Play. Works with: Apple Homekit, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT and more.
- BUILT-IN ALEXA: Control your thermostat using your voice with built-in Alexa. Ask to play music, hear the news, set a timer, adjust the temperature, and so much more. Wifi connectivity is ieee 802.11 b/g/n at 2.4 GHz. Tip-make sure your HVAC panel is fully closed. Some systems will not turn on if the cover panel has not been closed properly.Voltage Type:Line Volt
