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ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera

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The ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera seamlessly integrates with the ecobee line of thermostats, which is why we think this could be an excellent camera option for some hosts (we think the ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential is the best thermostat for short term rentals).

If you are willing to run UniFi at your short-term rental, the UniFi Doorbell Pro is the best doorbell camera option available.

Setting this camera up is a snap, and it will also enable the security features that ecobee offers – turning your thermostat into a control center for your security system. During our testing, this camera did a good job with it’s smart detection capabilities (people & packages).

The downside to this camera is that you must pay the $5 (or more) monthly subscription to get any smart detection notifications and stored video content. If you don’t want to pay a monthly subscription, we highly recommend the UniFi Doorbell Pro.

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Want to find out more about why we recommend the Ecobee thermostat, and therefore this device? Read the article –>

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ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera Review

ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera
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This camera integrates seamlessly with the ecobee family of thermostats to provide you with the most important view of your property - the front door. The alerts & picture quality are great, however you have to subscribe to get access to alerts & recordings.
This camera integrates seamlessly with the ecobee family of thermostats to provide you with the most important view of your property - the front door. The alerts & picture quality are great, however you have to subscribe to get access to alerts & recordings.
7/10
Total Score
  • Suitability for STRs
    8/10
    A good option but features more geared towards personal use
  • Cost
    6/10
    Monthly subscription cost really counts against this device
  • Privacy/Security
    8/10
    ecobee is a trusted vendor from Canada

The Good

  • Integrates seamlessly with your ecobee thermostat
  • Affordable price
  • Good picture quality & alerts

The Bad

  • Monthly subscription cost
  • Not designed for short-term rental settings

Note: Our goal with these device reviews and recommendations is to help you get your short-term rental automated quickly, reliably and securely. We want you to use our software, so we have provided these reviews & recommendations to help you get started.

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