Do I need two ecobee thermostats?

Publish date: 2022-12-26
Do I need to replace all my thermostats if I choose to buy a more recent ecobee model? No. All of our thermostat models are compatible with each other: If you already own an ecobee4 and are looking to purchase a new model, e.g. SmartThermostat with voice control, you won't need to replace your ecobee4 to do so.

Also question is, do I need two thermostats?

The short answer to the questions posed above is: yes. Nest thermostats can certainly be used in conjunction with zoned HVAC systems. However, you are indeed going to require multiple Nest thermostats throughout the house.

Additionally, how many thermostats should be in a house? System-Based Zoning This means you have to have more than one thermostat. In fact, you'll likely have at least one thermostat per heater or “zone”. This is by far the most efficient and precise way of achieving energy savings through zoning.

Keeping this in consideration, how do I add a second ecobee?

Registering an additional thermostat via the app:

  • Tap the + icon in the top right corner.
  • Select Register a device.
  • Select the ecobee thermostat option.
  • Enter the 4-digit registration code from your thermostat and then tap Next.
  • Which is better ecobee or nest?

    Ecobee is more efficient than Nest at knowing if you're home or away because it has a motion sensor on the base and uses additional SmartSensors to detect motion and temperature. One room sensor is included with Ecobee SmartThermostat (none with Ecobee3 Lite), and you can add up to 32 SmartSensors to any Ecobee system.

    Can you have 2 thermostats on one furnace?

    You want multiple zones on a single furnace. To achieve this you need more than an additional thermostat - you need electronically controlled baffles in your heating system. Both thermostats can call for heat, triggering the furnace to fire, and each thermostat controls one baffle.

    Is HVAC zoning worth it?

    The short answer is, yes! With an HVAC zoning system, your air conditioner and heating system activates based on areas in use, which is much more efficient than heating or cooling the whole house with a central heating and air conditioning system.

    How does a dual thermostat work?

    When multiple thermostats control one system, the house is divided into zones using dampers in the ductwork throughout the house. When one zone needs heating or cooling, the damper for the ductwork in that zone opens, guiding the warm or cool air to that zone.

    Do ecobee thermostats talk to each other?

    No. All of our thermostat models are compatible with each other: If you already own an ecobee4 and are looking to purchase a new model, e.g. SmartThermostat with voice control, you won't need to replace your ecobee4 to do so. The same goes for upgrading from an ecobee3 lite to SmartThermostat with voice control.

    How does a 2 zone HVAC system work?

    How does a zoned system work? The secret to a zoned heating and cooling system is electronically controlled dampers in your ductwork. Dampers are like valves that control the flow of your heated and cooled air throughout your home. The second part of a zoned heating and cooling system is the thermostat.

    Can you have two thermostats on one AC unit?

    It is possible to install a single central air-conditioning unit, with two or more thermostats, that can cool the house equally. Each zone of the house can be turned down or closed off to save energy. The thermostat in each zone controls the temperature in the zone.

    Do they make a wireless thermostat?

    Generally, these thermostats are wired directly to your HVAC system. A wireless thermostat, however, allows you to control the temperature in your home using your smartphone or other smart device with a wireless internet connection.

    How do I know which ecobee?

    On your Ecobee thermostat, tap “Menu” and then select “About”. In the Ecobee Thermostat App, tap “Menu” and then select “About”.

    How long does ecobee take to calibrate?

    5 to 20 minutes

    Is there an ecobee app?

    Depending on which device you're using, you can download the ecobee app either through the App Store (iOS) or the Play Store (Android). ecobee also works with platforms you already know and love, so you can control your lights, temperature, and more.

    Does Ecobee have a camera?

    Ecobee doesn't currently have a camera in its lineup, and adding one could help the company keep pace with Nest. As Zatz notes, the camera could be used as a presence sensor for the company's smart thermostat and could even include temperature and humidity sensors to provide the thermostat more accurate readings.

    How do I re register ecobee?

    MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > RESET > RESET REGISTRATION
  • Select the account icon in the top right corner. Select "My Account."
  • Select "Unregister Thermostat" from the menu on the left. Select all of the thermostats you wish to unregister, then select "Unregister" in the bottom right corner.
  • How do I connect my phone to ecobee?

    Android device:
  • Open your device's Settings.
  • Select Network & Internet. Then Hotspot & Tethering.
  • Tap Wi-Fi hotspot. Turn this to on.
  • You may need to set up certain settings such as the hotspot name or password if it has not been enabled previously. To do this, select Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.
  • Does ecobee work with ring?

    Yes, the Ring Video Doorbell works with / is compatible with an ecobee Smart Thermostat.

    Where should a thermostat be placed in a two story house?

    The rule of thumb to bear in mind is that warm air rises, while cool air sinks. Therefore, in a two-story house, the top floor will be warmer than the bottom floor. The ideal thermostat location is fairly high up on a first floor wall, which will help it find the average temperature.

    How do you keep a two story house cool?

    With some planning and work, your second story will keep you feeling fresh and comfortable.
  • Block off the second story from the ground floor.
  • Buy a window air conditioner.
  • Install heavy, insulating curtains on all upstairs windows, and keep them closed.
  • Keep windows closed unless a cool breeze develops.
  • Should thermostat be upstairs or downstairs?

    Most people think that running the upstairs and downstairs zones at the same temperature leads to better efficiency and results, but this isn't true. Instead, set your upstairs thermostat to your ideal temperature and then your downstairs one two degrees warmer.

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