Thermostats integration
Ecobee SmartThermostat PremiumvsGoogle Nest Thermostat E
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium
4/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pickGoogle Nest Thermostat E
2/5
ecosystems (native)
| Ecosystem | Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium | Google Nest Thermostat E |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ✓ Native support | ⚠ Workaround required |
| Amazon Alexa | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Google Home | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Samsung SmartThings | ✓ Native support | ✕ No |
| Matter | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Which should you buy?
Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium supports more ecosystems natively. If you want the fewest workarounds, it's the stronger pick.
Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium works natively with Apple HomeKit and Samsung SmartThings, where Google Nest Thermostat E requires a workaround or has no support.
Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium
Legend
✓ Native supportWorks out of the box✓ MatterSupported via Matter standard⚠ Workaround requiredPossible with a bridge/hub✕ NoNot supported