Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium

Security Grade

A-

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   Brand: Ecobee (Parent: Ecobee Inc.)

   Category: Smart Learning Thermostat • Model / Gen: 1 EB-T50WTH (US/Canada), regional variants

   Release Date: 2022-09-25 • Status: In sale

   Classification Date: 2025-10-20 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	None	🔗 Proof	Tamper-resistant design with secure mounting; no public hardware tampering cases.
Known vulnerabilities	Rare	https://www.ecobee.com/security-updates 🔗 Proof	Occasional low-risk vulnerabilities fixed by Ecobee through firmware updates.
Prior attacks	None	🔗 Proof	No known large-scale attacks; historical reviews focus on privacy features.
Updatability	Very common	🔗 Proof	Automatic over-the-air (OTA) updates for security patches and new features.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Partial	https://www.ecobee.com/integrations 🔗 Proof	Integrates with major smart home platforms via APIs and protocols.
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	https://www.ecobee.com/security 🔗 Proof	Temperature data, settings, and commands use advanced encryption during transmission.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	User data and settings stored in Ecobee Cloud with encryption; local storage for basic settings.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	🔗 Proof	Managed via Ecobee Account with multi-device control and family sharing.
Authentication	Secure	🔗 Proof	Supports two-factor authentication for account login and device pairing.
Brute-force protection	Exist	🔗 Proof	Blocks repeated failed login attempts and uses CAPTCHA for verification.
Event logging	Access event logged	🔗 Proof	Logs temperature adjustments, device access, and account changes in the app.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	🔗 Proof	Must include uppercase/lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Property	Details
Operating System & App	Ecobee OS (Companion App: Ecobee App)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: not publicly disclosed • GPU: not publicly disclosed
Memory & Storage	Memory: not publicly disclosed • Storage: Cloud storage
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: 5200 mAh (typical) • Power: 5 V ⎓ 2A • Charging: USB Type-C
Display & Camera	Display: No display component • Camera: 2K / 180° viewing, 940 nm IR
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: Two-way audio • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) + RF 433 MHz
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: 4.7 x 4.7 x 1.4 inches • Mass: Approx. 12 oz