ecobee thermostat gets even smarter
Smart thermostat maker ecobee, and parent company Generac Power Systems, announced that all of its smart thermostats released since 2014 can now integrate with Generac 4G LTE cellular propane tank monitors to monitor fuel levels in the propane tank right from the smart thermostat screen.
“By integrating fuel monitoring and ecobee smart thermostats, we’re helping customers simplify monitoring their home’s energy needs and giving peace of mind that their generators are ready to power on in an outage,” said Kyle Raabe, executive vice president of consumer power at Generac Power Systems.
The Generac propane tank monitor is a small, cellular device that attaches to the outside of the propane tank and monitors the amount of remaining fuel, helping homeowners avoid fuel run outs and plan for deliveries.
The thermostat maker said that through the new integration, its smart thermostat owners who have a Generac propane tank monitor and subscribe to tank monitoring in Mobile Link can easily monitor fuel levels from their thermostat and receive real-time alerts when the tank is running low.
“The ecobee smart thermostat also sends alerts if the monitor falls offline or needs new batteries so homeowners are always informed and prepared,” said the firm.
Integration is now available in all ecobee smart thermostat models released since 2014: ecobee3, ecobee3 lite, ecobee4, SmartThermostat with Voice Control, Smart Thermostat Enhanced, and Smart Thermostat Premium.
“As both ecobee and Generac look toward creating a more unified and efficient smart home, we are excited to continue expanding upon our integration capabilities,” said Fyke.
