Will it work with your system?
Works well with
- Phone control and scheduling
- Heat pump systems
Check first if you have
- Line-voltage baseboard heat
- Millivolt gas heaters
What it controls
The ecobee EB-STATE7-01 Smart Thermostat is a smart Wi-Fi thermostat. Its listing doesn't spell out which heating and cooling systems it supports, so run the maker's compatibility checker before you buy.
On power, the listing doesn't say whether it needs a C wire. What a C wire does.
The maker states heat pump support ("s, oil, electric, dual fuel, forced air Conventional (2H/1C or 1H/2C) Heat Pump (2H/1C) Bo"), so it can drive an O/B reversing valve. What a heat pump needs from a thermostat.
Stages, per the maker: 2h/1c. A second-stage wire (W2 or Y2) at your old thermostat needs matching support here. Single- and two-stage systems.
Connectivity: Wi-Fi. It amazon Alexa, Android, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, iOS.
Not sure of your wiring? The wiring checker reads your system from the terminal letters and checks it against this model's statements.
Also on the listing: dimensions of 0.91 in (D) x 3.62 in (W) x 3.62 in (H), a weight of 3.2 ounces and a lcd.
Compatibility and specs
These come from the maker's listing for this exact model; the source of each is marked. Anything the maker leaves out is marked not stated.
| Model number | EB-STATE7-01 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Model name | ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 0.91"D x 3.62"W x 3.62"H | Retailer |
| Works with | Amazon Alexa, Android, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, iOS | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | Auto-Away Mode, Auto-Scheduling, Fan Control, Programmable, Temperature Display | Retailer |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Retailer |
| Power | Battery Powered | Retailer |
| Display | LCD | Retailer |
| Mounting / installation | Wall Mount | Retailer |
| Material | Plastic | Retailer |
| Product weight | 3.2 ounces | Retailer |
| C-wire | No C Wire, no problem | Retailer |
| Heat / cool stages | 2h/1c | Retailer |
| Heat pump support | s, oil, electric, dual fuel, forced air Conventional (2H/1C or 1H/2C) Heat Pump (2H/1C) Boilers | Retailer |
Strong points and weak points
Strong points
- Heat pump support stated
- Stages: 2h/1c
- Works with Amazon Alexa, Android, Apple H
Weak points
- C-wire need not stated
- Needs Wi-Fi for smart features
Wiring and install notes
- Compatibility statements are the maker's own. Confirm with the maker's compatibility checker, turn the power off before wiring, and leave line-voltage and furnace work to a licensed electrician or HVAC technician.
Thermostats to compare it with
FAQ
Does the ecobee EB-STATE7-01 Smart Thermostat need a C wire?
Does the ecobee EB-STATE7-01 Smart Thermostat work with a heat pump?
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Our take
Shortlist it for phone control and scheduling.
Where to get it
The link goes to this exact model's listing. Check that the box includes the trim plate or C-wire adapter you need, and confirm your wiring with the maker's compatibility checker before you order.
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