Ecobee is integrating sensible locks into its app. The corporate doesn’t make sensible locks of its personal, however now you can management Wi-Fi-enabled ones from Yale and August utilizing the Ecobee app. The function may forestall you from switching apps to let somebody who rings your sensible doorbell in. Nevertheless, it’s locked behind a subscription, so person comfort isn’t the one motive right here.
The combination provides an “unlock” button from the Ecobee app’s reside view. So, you’ll be able to let guests in from the identical display the place you affirm it’s somebody you need coming inside. (Useful!) The Ecobee app additionally lets you lock your doorways routinely if you arm your safety system. (Additionally helpful!)
Much less helpful: You’ll must pay as much as get pleasure from these perks as a result of the function is locked (ahem) behind Ecobee’s Smart Security system. The premium service prices $5 month-to-month or $50 yearly. And as The Verge notes, it received’t allow you to unlock your August or Yale gadgets from Ecobee’s smart thermostats.
This may very well be a handy perk if you happen to’re already paying for Ecobee’s subscription service. If not, you’ll need to ask your self if it’s price a premium to keep away from the oh-so-grueling activity of pulling up your telephone’s app switcher to leap to a different smart-home app.
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