EcoBee seamlessly integrates its smart locks with its mobile app. While the company previously kept their smart locks under wraps, you can now control Wi-Fi-enabled ones using the Ecobee app, both at home and away. The default setting on your smart doorbell’s app may prevent you from quickly responding to visitors by switching to the app that alerts you when someone is ringing the bell. While consumer comfort may not be the primary driver, the service remains inaccessible to those without a subscription.
The combination offers a convenient “unlock” button directly accessible within the Ecobee app’s dwell view. You’re likely able to allow guests in from the same display where you confirm it’s someone you want entering inside. The Ecobee app also allows you to automate locking your doors as soon as you enable your home security system. (Additionally helpful!)
To fully appreciate these exclusive benefits, you’ll need to unlock the feature by paying a fee. The premium service offers a flexible pricing plan: $5 per month on a month-to-month basis or a discounted rate of $50 annually. Unfortunately, this app won’t enable you to lock/unlock your August or Yale devices remotely.
If you’re already subscribed to Ecobee’s premium service, this feature may prove a valuable addition. Wouldn’t you think twice before shelling out extra for the convenience of avoiding the minor hassle of switching between smart-home apps on your phone?
