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Ecobee tops itself before anyone else can: The Ecobee SmartThermostat with voice control is our number-one pick in this category. Ecobee’s smart thermostats are consistently among our top picks, and ...

Apple announced last June that it would soon open its Siri digital assistant to third-party device manufacturers. Well, sort of, anyway. In typical Apple fashion, the company’s announcement included a ...

Over the last year, I’ve been fully embracing the HomeKit ecosystem. I’ve adopted countless Philips Hue lights, as well as accent lighting from companies like Nanoleaf and Lifx. One thing that I ...

If you’ve already bought into the Google Home ecosystem, it’s easy to think that Google’s own Nest thermostats are the only way to go. However, Ecobee’s line of smart thermostats offer full ...

Smart home company ecobee has been at or near the top of that market almost since its inception, offering great deals on everything from cameras to myriad sensors and thermostats. The company recently ...

HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework. Despite Nest not having native HomeKit support, it’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how to do more with your consumer gadgets. At first glance, you'd be forgiven for wondering what exactly has changed ...