Ecobee's new midrange thermostat, the Smart Thermostat Enhanced, has me a bit stumped. At $190, it has the same updated design as the high-end Smart Thermostat Premium, but few of the luxury features.

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential offers basic smart features at a reasonable price of $129.99. It's compatible with major smart home platforms like Google, Apple, and Amazon and advertises that it ...