Save $40 on the Ecobee3 Lite Smart Thermostat at Amazon today

By Aaron Mamiit December 17, 2020

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If you’re looking for smart thermostat deals, Google’s Nest isn’t the only brand that you should consider. Ecobee is also making waves with its devices, including the Ecobee3 Lite Smart Thermostat, which is currently being sold on Amazon in a bundle with a pair of room sensors for only $209, $40 off the original price of $249. There’s no telling how long stocks will last though, so you should click that Buy Now button as soon as you can.

The Ecobee3 Lite Smart Thermostat pays for itself in about a year by helping people lower their heating and cooling costs, according to Ecobee’s president and CEO Stuart Lombard. The smart thermostat is quick to install, taking just 30 minutes with the help of easy-to-follow instructions and a step-by-step walkthrough on its companion app, so the smart home device will be up and running to help you save on costs almost immediately.

The two room sensors bundled with the Ecobee3 Lite Smart Thermostat detect both temperature and occupancy, leading to a more balanced temperature throughout the house by minimizing hot and cold spots. The room sensors are recommended to be placed in your home’s most important locations, for functions such as keeping your bedroom at the Sleep comfort setting and making sure your living room stays cool even when the sun is shining through the windows.

When comparing Nest and Ecobee smart thermostats, the ecobee3 Lite Smart Thermostat features the more familiar touchscreen controls instead of the Nest’s dial mechanism, and the room sensors provide more functionality and better coverage if your thermostat is placed in an awkward spot in the house.

The Ecobee3 Lite Smart Thermostat is a fine alternative to similar products from Google’s Nest, and the smart home device offers even better value with the $40 discount from Amazon for a bundle with a pair of room sensors, bringing the total price down to just $209 from the original price of $249. It’s unclear how long the deal will be available though, so if you want to secure stocks of the Ecobee3 Lite Smart Thermostat with two-room sensors, you shouldn’t hesitate to click that Buy Now button.

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