Generac Holdings Inc.’s GNRC subsidiary ecobee has launched the ecobee Smart Thermostat Lite. This durable thermostat offers enhanced reliability as it does not need charging or an extra power source.

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 produces a range of powerful smart thermostats, and all of them need to go through a calibration phase during setup. And if you’re new to the Ecobee system, you might be surprised at how long ...