Question 1

What is the difference between the smart sensor and the room sensor?

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The smart and room sensors do not use WiFi. They use an RF connection with the thermostat. Company descriptions indicate a 65' range  for the smart sendor vs. a 45' range for the room sensor. The company stated in a pro training session that the actual distance can be farther depending on material (walls, etc.) attenuating the sensor signal to the thermostat. I believe the company rep also stated the response of the smart sensor is much faster than the room sensor (something like 5 seconds vs. a minute or two.) And yes, the battery can last much longer (approximately 5 vs. 1 year)

Question 2

Has anyone used both the old sensor (came with Ecobee 3) and this new one and noticed a difference? What is better during real world use?

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I have both the room sensor and the smart sensor, 2 each. First the difference, room sensor cannot detect occupancy but smart sensor does, if you have follow me setup you’d have better results if you use just the smart sensor. Battery life is about the same given smart sensor uses the more expensive and higher capacity CR2477 VS CR2032 on the room sensor.

Question 3

Does this model work with ecobee3 lite?

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I also had issues updating the firmware on the 3 lite. Customer service was able to push and I was then able to pair without any problems. Working great now!

Question 4

Do we need more sensors to place 1 in each bedroom or 1 is enough?

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It depends.  We have a 3 bedroom home but since it’s just me and my wife, mostly only one bedroom gets used. However, one of our adult children visits about once a month and uses one of the bedrooms a couple nights while he’s here. So, we have a sensor in that bedroom as well. But, that sensor only participates in “sleep” in the schedule, so it only pays attention to that sensor at night.  If you use every bedroom in your house, you may want a sensor in each. Or, you may determine that generally speaking, whatever the temp is in your room, the other rooms may have the same temp, so you don’t need the extra sensor(s).

ASIN	B07NQVWRR3
Additional Features	Occupancy Detection, Remote Access, Auto-Scheduling
Best Sellers Rank	#1,083 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #1 in Home Thermostat Accessories
Brand Name	ecobee
Color	White
Connectivity Protocol	Wi-Fi
Connectivity Technology	Wi-Fi
Control Method	App
Controller Type	Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, IFTTT, SmartThings
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (8,682)
Display Type	LCD
Global Trade Identification Number	00627988021119
Included Components	2 Batteries, 2 Detatchable Stands, 2 SmartSensors, Adhesive, Install Guide
Item Dimensions D x W x H	8"D x 5"W x 2"H
Item Type Name	2 Pack
Manufacturer	ecobee
Manufacturer Part Number	EB-RSHM2PK-01
Manufacturer Warranty Description	3-year limited.
Material Type	Plastic
Model Name	ecobee SmartSensor
Model Number	SmartSensor
Mounting Type	Wall Mount
Number of Batteries	1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
Power Source	Battery Powered
Product Style	Temperature Sensors
Shape	Curved
Smart Home Compatibility	Smart Home Compatible
Specific Uses For Product	Furnace
Temperature Control Type	smart/remote
UPC	627988021119
Unit Count	1.0 Count

ecobee Smart Sensor 2 Pack - Comfort, Security, Energy Savings, Temperature and Occupancy Detection - Compatible with ecobee Thermostats for Home

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