2024-10-22 22:17:01| Engadget
Ecobee is integrating smart locks into its app. The company doesnt make smart locks of its own, but you can now control Wi-Fi-enabled ones from Yale and August using the Ecobee app. The feature could prevent you from switching apps to let someone who rings your smart doorbell in. However, its locked behind a subscription, so user convenience isnt the only motive here.
The integration adds an unlock button from the Ecobee apps live view. So, you can let visitors in from the same screen where you confirm its someone you want coming inside. (Handy!) The Ecobee app also allows you to lock your doors automatically when you arm your security system. (Also handy!)
Less handy: Youll need to pay up to enjoy these perks because the feature is locked (ahem) behind Ecobees Smart Security system. The premium service costs $5 monthly or $50 annually. And as The Verge notes, it wont let you unlock your August or Yale devices from Ecobees smart thermostats.
This could be a convenient perk if youre already paying for Ecobees subscription service. If not, youll have to ask yourself if its worth a premium to avoid the oh-so-grueling task of pulling up your phones app switcher to jump to another smart-home app.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/ecobee-smart-home-users-can-now-unlock-yale-and-august-smart-locks-from-its-app-201700926.html?src=rss
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