Ecobee is cutting off support for the first-ever smart thermostat

As of July 31, 2024, smart home giant Ecobee is terminating support for two of its oldest devices, according to an official update from the company. These include the Ecobee Energy Management System (EMS), but more significantly 2008’s Ecobee Smart Thermostat, which was the world’s first connected thermostat — predating even the Nest Learning Thermostat by three years. Ecobee released in 2010 and designed it strictly for commercial buildings.