[Electronics-Talk] [EXT] smart thermostats

Sun Feb 3 01:17:38 UTC 2019

The only thing I say to any Alexa device is "set Ecobee name to xx degrees. There are all inds of options on the Ecobee app such as account, schedule, comfort settings,  and more. I have a Fire TV cube and I can also use that to set for enquire what the temperature is.

Susie Stanzel

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It is quite a long time since I set it up but I believe all you need is to download the ecobee app from the App Store. Login using your credentials and I believe it will be as easy as that.

Which skill do you use with Alexa to control the ecobee? What sort of commands do you use?

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On Jan 31, 2019, at 6:55 PM, Sherri via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>> wrote:

I have the Ecobee and use it with Alexa quite well.  I have not integrated it with Siri however.  Would like to know how to do that.

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Yes, I have one. If you have an iPhone, you can download the ecobee three app and also integrate it with HomeKit. You can use Siri to turn on or change the thermostat. You can also get the Alexa skill for it but I have not had as much success with the skill.

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On Jan 31, 2019, at 5:44 PM, Drew Hunthausen via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:electronics-talk at nfbnet.org><mailto:electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>> wrote:

Thanks. Have you used one of these? The touch screen is fine as long as I can operate  it through my Iphone as well. thanks

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The ecobee3 thermostat is accessible by a smart phone or Alexa through a skill. Unfortunately, the actual panel is a touchscreen that’s in accessible to the blind.

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On Jan 31, 2019, at 3:28 PM, Drew Hunthausen via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:electronics-talk at nfbnet.org><mailto:electronics-talk at nfbnet.org><mailto:electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>> wrote:

Dear list,

Wondering what is out there in terms of accessible Thermostats? Would like one that is controllable from a smart phone but don't know the best in terms of accessibility. Thanks so much

Drew Hunthausen

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