Meet the ecobee Smart Thermostat Lite | Works with EcoNet® Technology
March 12, 2026



Simple design. Serious savings. Designed for pros and homeowners.
Rheem’s new ecobee Smart Thermostat Lite | Works with EcoNet® Technology for non-communicating residential systems has a simple, intuitive design homeowners will love, with features that make contractors’ jobs easier in the field.
Easy to install and built to last, here’s why ecobee is trusted by 60,000-plus HVAC professionals across North America.
How ecobee Brings More Value to Contractors
Built for the pros, the ecobee Smart Thermostat Lite | Works with EcoNet® Technology has a quick setup design to simply jobs. Its simple design allows for:
Quick, Confident Installation
No batteries and everything included in the box makes for a seamless install. Configuration options ensure contractors can confidently help homeowners get the most out of their heating and cooling system.
Full Accessory Control
Easily manage and control a one-wire HVAC accessory—such as a humidifier, dehumidifier, or ventilator—and integrate with ecobee accessories like SmartSensor room sensors to help maximize energy savings.
Contractor Connectivity
Contractor info is displayed directly on the thermostat if homeowners need to reach you. You can also easily register the system’s five-year limited warranty via the Rheem Contractor App.
Hardwired Reliability
ecobee is designed with quality materials, and software automatically updates with the latest features—even years down the line.
Why Homeowners Choose ecobee
Experience energy savings like never before with the ecobee Smart Thermostat Lite | Works with EcoNet® Technology. ecobee allows homeowners to monitor and adjust home energy usage from anywhere with the ecobee app.
Other key ecobee features and homeowner benefits include:
Control Anytime, Anywhere
Homeowners can customize their routine and optimize comfort through schedule and comfort settings in the ecobee app —whether they’re at home, down the street or across the world. Time-based maintenance reminders and alerts are also sent through the app if ecobee sense a system issue.
Save Big
ecobee can help homeowners save up to 23%—that’s $250—on heating and cooling costs per year while helping conserve energy and reduce homeowners’ carbon footprint.
Easy to Use
In addition to being easy to install, ecobee’s simple design is easy to use with a beautifully designed touchscreen or through the top-rated ecobee app.
Smart Home Integration
ecobee seamlessly pairs with Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Alarm.com to keep your home running smoothly.
Peace of Mind
Contractor’s contact info is easily accessible in the ecobee app and on the thermostat, making support easy to access. Shared system insights means contractors can address any issues efficiently to bring home back to comfort faster. ecobee also offers next-level peace-of-mind with a five-year limited warranty when installed by a professional.





