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_mlbt ◴[05 Sep 25 21:38 UTC] No.45143944[source]▶

>>45143879 (OP) #

I highly recommend Ecobee if you want an alternative to Google Nest.

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emchammer ◴[05 Sep 25 22:19 UTC] No.45144317[source]▶

>>45143944 #

Does Ecobee require an app and account to be activated, or is it something that HomeKit just detects on the LAN?

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sanex ◴[05 Sep 25 22:36 UTC] No.45144488[source]▶

>>45144317 #

I know they used to be Home Assistant capable but required an API key which they will no longer give out. Seems like no fully local control to me. I believe my app stops working when the Internet goes out but it's been a bit.

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1. SV_BubbleTime ◴[05 Sep 25 22:53 UTC] No.45144632{3}[source]▶

>>45144488 #

My ecobee has been working a for year with no internet.

Of course the app stops working, but that’s expected from a WiFi product.

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Nest 1st gen and 2nd gen thermostats no longer supported from Oct 25