Jun 15, 2020 ·  The Ecobee SmartCamera performed well in testing. With a Haven subscription enabled, I received instant notifications when the camera detected motion and recorded video was immediately available ... 

If you don’t pay for Ecobee’s Haven smart home service, which costs $5 per month ($10 per month if you want it for more than one camera), the Ecobee SmartCamera is strictly a live-view device. It won’t record video at all, it has no local storage, and you won’t receive motion-detection alerts without a subscription. In that sense, as is the case with Ring’s video doorbells and security cameras, a Haven subscription isn’t really all that optional. Ring’s $10-per-month service plan, on the other hand, includes twice as much storage (30 days versus 14 from Ecobee), and you get professional monitoring if you also purchase its Ring Alarmproduct. I’ll compare Ecobee’s full home security offering, and contrast it with Ring’s, in a separate review. Without the Haven service, you can view a live stream from the camera, but you can’t record that video or take a snapshot of it (unless you use other software to take a screengrab of the app), and there is no history of events that you can look b... 

Apr 16, 2020 ·  The Ecobee SmartCamera records video at a resolution of 1080p, and has a 180-degree field of view —much larger than that of a lot of other home security cameras. But what’s more, the camera has a... 

Feb 06, 2021 ·  Ecobee SmartCamera review: An excellent all-in-one camera, smart speaker and security system Cheaper and now with HomeKit Secure Video this is a superior piece of kit The Ambient is reader-powered. If you click through using links on the site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 

May 11, 2020 ·  Bottom line: ecobee's camera debut comes with impressive visuals, Alexa integration, HomeKit support, and intelligent Smart Focus tracking. If you can afford the high upfront price and the subscription fee for video recording, then this camera will not disappoint. 

Apr 18, 2021 ·  The Ecobee smartphone app is an excellent companion too. You can see everything from the live camera view to real-time temperatures in each room. I can quickly see when my dog jumps on the couch... 

May 13, 2020 ·  The Ecobee SmartCamera is a great option at its price point, but if you’re looking for a slightly more affordable security camera with better resolution, check out the Nest Cam Indoor. It’s cheaper... 

Mar 08, 2021 ·  Ecobee has changed its marketing strategy and is now offering its SmartCamera, SmartThermostat, SmartCensor and ecobee app as a bundle coined the Sweet Dreams Baby Kit. After 6 years of searching ... 