Saving energy is just the beginning.
Transforming the thermostat with energy savings and advancements you never imagined possible to help take care of your comfort, home health, and security needs.
Check your system compatibility before you buy. Compatible wiring is required for installation. If your wiring is not compatible, consult with a contractor for installation assistance.

Comfort and control made easy.
The ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential automatically adjusts to your set schedule to save you energy when you're gone and optimize for comfort when you're home. Fine-tune your comfort on the thermostat’s color touchscreen or from the ecobee app.
A smart way to save.
Keeping an accurate schedule is the easiest way to lower heating and cooling costs. The ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential makes saving energy simple by letting you easily adjust your schedule to fit your lifestyle right from your smartphone.
Model Number | EB-STATE7-01 |
Total Width (inches) | 3.62 |
Total Length (inches) | 3.62 |
Depth (inches) | 0.91 |
Thermostat Sensors | temperature, humidity |
Remote Sensors | Not included |
HVAC accessory suppport/Use |
Works with most 24 VAC HVAC equipment: Gas, oil, electric, dual fuel, forced air |
Powering Methods | Hardwired. Power Extender Kit enables you to reliably power your thermostat if a C-wire is not available. PEK sold separately. |
Works With |
Control through iOS & Android apps Other ecobee products - Smart Thermostat Essential connects to ecobee Smart Security (subscription required), SmartCamera with voice control, SmartSensors, and SmartSensors for doors and windows. |
Connectivity and Security | Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n/ax @ 2.4GHz Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE WPA, WPA2, WPA3 encryption methods DHCP (dynamic) or static IP addressing 168-bit SSL encryption 915MHz radio |
ENERGY STAR® | Yes |
Manufacturer Warranty | 3 years |
Sustainability | Energy Star Certified Fully recyclable or compostable packaging Mercury-free Arsenic-free PVC-free RoHS compliant |
Instant Rebate: $50.00
Eligibility:
The DTE Customer price is only available to DTE residential customers. In the cart, you must first select “Apply Rebates” and your DTE gas and/or electric service will be validated via the shipping address you enter. Qualified rebates will be applied to your order. Customer is eligible for one thermostat rebate per account.
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Copeland Sensi |
Nest Thermostat |
ecobee Essential |
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Retail Price | $129.99 | $129.99 | $129.99 |
DTE Customer Price | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 |
Voice Enabled | ✔ | ||
Touch Display | ✔ | ✔ | |
Occupancy Detection | ✔ | ||
Geo-fencing | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Tracks Energy Usage/Savings | ✔ | ✔ | |
ENERGY STAR® Certified | ✔ | ✔ | |
Room Sensors | ✔ * | ✔ * | |
Manufacturer Warranty (Years) | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Works With | Apple HomeKit, Amazon Echo, Amazon Alexa, and Wink | Google Home Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Alexa, and other ecobee products. |
* sold separately
Smart Savers is a smart thermostat program that rewards you for reducing your energy use during periods of high demand. You save on your electricity bill by participating in Smart Savers events year-round, which also helps us maintain the reliability of the energy grid. You must be a DTE Energy residential or small business electric customer, have in-home Wi-Fi and central air conditioning or an air source heat pump to participate.
Upon enrollment, you agree to participate in Smart Savers Events, that will occur only on weekdays (no holidays) for up to four hours at a time between 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. You can anticipate up to 56 event hours year-round. During an event, your thermostat will never be adjusted by more than four degrees above your current setpoint.
By completing your purchase and installing your thermostat,you are eligible to receive a $50 bill credit, payable beginning in October 2025*. Your continued participation will result in a $50 bill credit annually.
View our Smart Savers Terms and Conditions.
Maximum of one device purchase per eligible household. Rebate available while supplies last.
DTE residential or small business electric customers may qualify for an additional rebate if they meet these requirements:
- Are not participating in the Smart Savers or CoolCurrents programs
- Have central air conditioning or an air source heat pump
- Have home Wi-Fi and agree to keep the thermostat connected to it
- Agree to install the thermostat within 60 days of receiving it
- Agree to participate in Smart Savers events
- Agree to program Terms and Conditions
*Device must be purchased and installed by September 1, 2025, in order to be eligible for the October 2025 bill credit. Any device purchases and installations after September 1 will be eligible for the October 2026 bill credit.