Ecobee3

Five 'Ecobee3' stories November 2014 - June 2016

9to5Toys Last Call: ecobee3 Thermostat $199, iPhone Thermal Imager $199, AirPrint Laser Printer $80, more

Justin Kahn Jun 9 2016 - 9:30 am PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

App Store Free App of the Week: Drop Flip puzzler goes free for the first time ever (Reg. $2)

Colorware tricked out a MacBook with an Apple IIe design and it’s awesome
Ricoh’s new Pentax weatherproof DSLR is very competitively priced at just $650
Rocket League’s soccer-meets-battle cars goes free this weekend on Xbox One
Green Deals: 4-pack Hyperikon BR30 Dimmable LED Lightbulbs $21 (Reg. $28), more
Use the Lifeline Power Wheel to get those abs in shape for the summer: $35 (Orig. $60)
Black+Decker 12-Cup Mill and Brew Coffeemaker has a built-in grinder for fresh beans: $53 (Orig. $90)
Nunn Bush Men’s shoes up to 50% off: Patterson Leather Slip-on Loafer $43, more

The ecobee3 Smarter Wi-Fi Thermostat brings HomeKit to your AC this summer: $199 shipped (Reg. $250)

FLIR ONE Thermal Imager for iOS & Android has more uses than you’d imagine: $199 (Reg. $250)

Amazon’s best-selling Brother laser printer has AirPrint and is on sale for $80 shipped (Reg. $100)

Upgrade to Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Pro 2.2GHz/16GB/256GB for $1,600 shipped (Reg. $1,999)

Best Buy is taking up to $200 off Apple Watch Stainless Steel: 38mm from $349, 42mm starts at $399

Pebble Steel Smartwatch for iOS and Android $80 shipped, Apple Watches up to $200 off, more

Start your week with a $100 discount on iPad mini 4 & Air 2, priced from $300 shipped

Apple’s 12.9″ 128GB iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular is all the way down to $800 (Reg. $1,079)

Get a $100 iTunes Gift Card with email delivery from PayPal for just $85 (15% off)

Rovio’s Bad Piggies for iPhone/iPad goes free for the first time in years (Reg. $1)

App Store Free App of the Week: Sago Mini Road Trip goes free for the first time in over a year ($3 value)

Here are our favorite Father’s Day gifts for the outdoorsman, chef and car aficionado in your life

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Easily enhance your HDTV audio by adding VIZIO’s Bluetooth Soundstage (refurb): $69 shipped (Orig. $250)

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Review: HomeKit-enabled ecobee3 Wi-Fi thermostat w/ remote sensors is perfect for Siri fans

Zac Hall Feb 18 2016 - 2:15 pm PT

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A smart thermostat that you can control from your iPhone is nice, but if you’re a fan of Siri then HomeKit-compatibly is a must. The ecobee3 Wi-Fi thermostat can be controlled using Siri on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, and it uses remote sensors to determine temperature and presence around your home to be smarter about automating your HVAC system. Overall, the thermostat itself is rather slick and the software experience behind it holds up well. If you’re curious about HomeKit and in the market for a smart thermostat, the ecobee3 just might be the best option yet …

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9to5Toys Last Call: ecobee3 Smart Thermostat $180, LEGO iOS sale, Drive Genius 4 Mac download $50, more

Jul 30 2015 - 9:06 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

App Store Free App of the Week: Worms3 ($5 value)

Canon’s latest camera can film in near-pitch black conditions, but costs more than your car
Olio announces new Gold and Rose Gold options for its luxury smartwatch
Take a peek at Nerf’s upcoming high octane blaster that shoots foam balls up to 70 mph
The Imperial Spherification Kickstarter project turns any food into caviar
Stream Pixar’s animated short Lava in its entirety for free
Nintendo is reportedly readying its own monthly merchandise subscription service
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 16GB Wi-Fi Tablet in White (open box) $170 shipped (Orig. $330)

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Home: ecobee3 Smart Thermostat (not HomeKit) $180 (Orig. $250), KRUPS Espresso Machine (Prime only) $30 (Orig. $60)

LEGO iOS sale: Movie Video Game hits lowest price ever, Lord of the Rings & Harry Potter $1 ea. (Reg. $5), more

Drive Genius 4 the award-winning app for maintaining & repairing your Mac: $50 (Orig. $99)

Logitech $20 off $49: MX Master Wireless Mouse $80 shipped (Reg. $100), gaming accessories, more

Amazon’s Dash Replenishment Service is here and Prime members can order today

Amazon’s new Launchpad store offers the latest gadgets from crowdfunding campaigns and startups

More new gear from today:

Daily Deals: AOC 16-inch USB-Powered Portable LED Monitor $82, Jabra STEALTH Bluetooth Headset $66, more

LEGO and Star Wars come together once again in this gorgeous new photography book

New! Games/Apps: The Art of Fallout 4 hardcover (pre-order) $26 (Reg. $35), BLiP goes free
New! Netgear AV1200 Powerline Ethernet Adapter Kit: $60 shipped (Reg. $80)
New! Timex Ironman watches in multiple colors/styles: $19 Prime shipped (Orig. $43)

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More deals still alive:

Free PS Plus Games for August: Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, Limbo, more

Free Xbox Live Gold Games for August: Metal Gear Solid V Ground Zeroes, more

Cut the cord! Mohu Leaf 50 Ultimate HDTV Antenna (open box): $30 shipped (Orig. $90)
Magazine subs from $5/yr: Men’s Health, Wired, GQ, Dwell, more
Headphones: Sony MDR-7506 Professional Folding $70 (Reg. $100), more
PUMA Private Sale up to 75% off: Ferrari Pedale Grid Men’s Shoes $60, more
ALEX Arts & Crafts Back to School Essentials 40% Off
GoPro’s newest HERO4 Session waterproof action camera is on sale: $370 (Reg. $400)
USB roundup: RAVPower 36W 4-Port USB wall charger $10, more
VIZIO’s 70-inch 240Hz Smart 4K UHDTV: $1,799 shipped (Reg. $2,200)
QNAP 2-Bay Cloud NAS w/ AirPlay support: $219 shipped (Reg. $300+)
Newegg Monitor Sale: LG 27-inch w/ HDMI $170 shipped (Reg. $200+), more
Samsung 850 EVO 1TB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive: $310 shipped (Reg. $3509)
Printers: Dell LED Laser $100 (Reg. $150+), Canon All-In-One Inkjet $70 (Reg. $100)
Etekcity 8GB Voice recorder and USB Stick: $13 shipped
Media: $5 Blu-rays – Rush, This is 40, Public Enemies, more
Timbuk2 Iris Gym Duffel Bag (Black) for $30 shipped (Reg. $54)
Apple’s massive iOS sale w/ 100 apps for $0.99 ea: Rayman, Angry Birds, Pixelmator, Spider-Man, many more
QuickRes – the app that changes your resolution in a click: 50% off
App Store Free App of the Week: SpongeBob Moves In ($4 value)
Disney’s award-winning Animated iPad app hits a new all-time low price of $3 (Reg. $10)
Save 50% on the brand new Screenium 3 high-res, high-speed screen capture app for Mac
Cook your food perfectly with the Range Smart Thermometer: $60 shipped (Orig. $70)
iFixit Pro Tech Screwdriver Set & Jimmy Tool Bundle: $60 Shipped (Orig. $100)
Shoot cinematic masterpieces w/ iStabilizer: $39 (Orig. $60)
Themes for iBooks Author for $9.99 (50% off)
Designs for Mail for $9.99 (50% off)
Learn to build 11 apps with this exclusive iOS 9 Swift coding course: $59 (Orig. $299)
Blinkist Premium 1-yr Subscription: 1000+ Grasp Nonfiction Books: $30 (Orig. $80)
Complete this Chipotle trivia game & receive a buy one, get one free coupon

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New products & more:

Livescribe announces new Echo Smartpen Pro Edition with 8GB of storage

The LEGO Architect shows you how to build exact replicas of famous buildings and homes

Kodak’s 360 degree action camera adds must-see YouTube capabilities
Munchtime T-Rex chopsticks and more kitchen gadgets that’ll make you go aww
Knock those piggies down in 3D with this oversized Angry Birds arcade cabinet
This Lightning cable cleverly solves an annoyance every iPhone user deals with
Plantronics new BackBeat Sense Bluetooth headphones are loaded with sensor
Make your own miniature 3D printed, Raspberry Pi-powered Game Boy emulator
Hori’s new Tactical Assault Commander 4 brings PC style controls to the PS4
2K announces Terminator as a playable character for WWE 2K16
JBL details new Flip3 & Xtreme portable Bluetooth speakers w/ fresh designs & features

Apple debuts ‘Change Everything’ iPad ad campaign and website to highlight apps, accessories, education

Mike Beasley May 6 2015 - 12:46 pm PT

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Update: Apple has uploaded its new “Change Everything” ad to YouTube, as well. It’s embedded below.

Apple has debuted its newest iPad marketing campaign, “Change Everything,” with a 1:30 commercial and a new website highlighting the apps that change the way people go about their daily lives. The ad starts off with a list of things that have changed since the release of the first iPad, such as small businesses and education.

From there the commercial demonstrates a variety of applications and accessories that have augmented the way people connect, learn, and conduct business, and enjoy their lives…

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Smart thermostat war heats up as Apple starts selling Nest competitor Ecobee3

9to5 Staff Nov 17 2014 - 2:08 pm PT

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Although Apple continues to offer the Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Protect despite Google’s acquisition of the smart device company, the iPhone maker has added a competing Wi-Fi-connected smart thermostat to the lineup. Apple has recently added the Ecobee3 smart Wi-Fi thermostat to the Connected Home section of its online store. The smart thermostat, which can be controlled with an iPhone or iPad, is available for $249.95.
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