# ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential

*ecobee / EB-STATE7-01*

> The Smart Thermostat Essential is ecobee's entry-level model. It has no radar, speaker or air quality monitor, and the Power Extender Kit is not included. It works with SmartSensors, HomeKit, Alexa and Google. It suits HomeKit and Home Assistant users, with native support through local Wi-Fi control. Google Home and Alexa users reach it through an integration (the maker's cloud).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/ecobee-smart-thermostat-essential
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [ecobee](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/ecobee) |
| Category | Thermostat |
| Model numbers | EB-STATE7-01 |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Sold how | Sold on ecobee.com[^1] |
| Released | 2025-03-03[^2] |
| Built-in voice | No[^1][^3] |
| Room sensors | Yes, sold separately[^4][^5] |
| Matter | withheld |
| Radio | Wi-Fi 6 at 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.4, sub-GHz radio for SmartSensors[^4] |

## Integration paths

**How the ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Wi-Fi local](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-local) | Wi-Fi network on the same network as the iPhone, Home hub (HomePod, HomePod mini or Apple TV) away from home[^6][^7] | Yes[^6] | unknown |
| [Wi-Fi cloud](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) | withheld | withheld | unknown |

**Platform support for the ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wi-Fi local | [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) | Native[^4][^1][^6] |  |
| Wi-Fi local | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | homekit_controller |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Via integration[^3] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Via integration[^8] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | ecobee (cloud polling) |

## Releases

**ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential release events**

| Date | Event | Detail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-01-06[^9] | Announced |  |
| 2025-03-03[^2] | Released |  |

## Related pages

- [ecobee smart thermostats](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/ecobee-smart-thermostats) (line)
- [ecobee](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/ecobee) (brand)
- [Wi-Fi with local control](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-local) (protocol)
- [Wi-Fi through a cloud service](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) (protocol)
- [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) (platform)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: ecobee: Smart thermostats overview and comparison table. https://www.ecobee.com/en-us/smart-thermostats/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^2]: ecobee press release, Toronto, 2025-03-03: Smart Thermostat Essential now available. https://www.ecobee.com/en-us/newsroom/press-releases/ecobees-smart-thermostat-essential-is-designed-for-comfort-and-serious/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^3]: ecobee Support: Setting up and using Alexa with your ecobee thermostat. https://support.ecobee.com/s/articles/Alexa-FAQs-Setup-Use-and-Basic-Troubleshooting (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^4]: ecobee: Smart Thermostat Essential product page and specs. https://www.ecobee.com/en-us/smart-thermostats/smart-thermostat-essential/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^5]: ecobee: SmartSensor for rooms 2-pack product page and specs. https://www.ecobee.com/en-us/sensors/smart-temperature-occupancy-sensor/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^6]: ecobee Support: Using Apple Home with your ecobee thermostat. https://support.ecobee.com/s/articles/Using-HomeKit-with-your-ecobee-Thermostat?language=en_US (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^7]: ecobee Support: Setting up Apple Home with your ecobee thermostat. https://support.ecobee.com/s/articles/Setting-up-Apple-HomeKit-with-your-ecobee-Thermostat?language=en_US (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^8]: ecobee Support: ecobee Google Assistant setup. https://support.ecobee.com/s/articles/How-do-I-connect-my-ecobee-devices-to-Google-Assistant (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^9]: ecobee press release, Las Vegas, 2025-01-06: Introducing Smart Thermostat Essential. https://www.ecobee.com/en-us/newsroom/press-releases/introducing-ecobee-smart-thermostat-essential-designed-for-savings-control/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)