ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium

What it automates

• Pre-arrival and post-checkout temperature changes through a supported PMS

What still needs a human

• Wire or Power Extender Kit installation if no C-wire
• Check and clean filters

Verified integrations

• Hospitable (3 Lite, Enhanced, Premium, voice-control model)
• Minut (smart home integration)
• HomeKit, Alexa, Google Assistant per ecobee

Strengths

• Room sensor support
• Broad ecosystem support

Limitations

• Premium price not verified
• Power Extender Kit ($24.99) may be needed without a C-wire per ecobee

Verification notes

• Premium price not verified; Essential at $139.99 on ecobee's site is not on Hospitable's list
• Features like temperature limits for guests are not verified from ecobee

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Sources

1. Hospitable: supported thermostats
2. ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential

Last verified 2026-10-19.