How to Fix ecobee Not Responding in HomeKit App

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

This Guide will help you resolve Apple HomeKit issues for your ecobee Smart Thermostat. Some of these issues include: what to do if your ecobee isn't responding in the home app and simple hub syncing issues when you wish to control your thermostat away from home through the Apple HomeKit application.

Tools You'll Need:

• A paperclip
• iPhone charging cable
• Access to a computer with iTunes installed
• Any other non-consumable tools needed
• Comment out tools section if no tools are necessary

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Supplies You'll Need:

• Zip ties
• Any other consumable supplies
• Comment out supplies section if no supplies are necessary

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Before You Begin:

You must have your ecobee device and your Apple Homekit set up.

• How to Set Up Your ecobee Smart Thermostat
• How to Set Up Your Apple HomeKit

Your ecobee must already be connected to your HomeKit.

• How to Connect an ecobee Smart Thermostat to HomeKit

You must have your ecobee and Apple Homekit apps installed.

• How to Install the ecobee App
• How to Install the Apple Home App

2. Review Your Ecobee and HomeKit Network Settings

If your ecobee is paired with HomeKit but isn't responding when you issue a command through the Home app, there are a few things to consider: 

 If are connecting with an ecobee3, ecobee3 lite, or an ecobee4 and you have a dual-band network, be sure to select the 2.4Ghz network from the list.

Make sure your ecobee and your iPhone are both connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Check Your Network on Your ecobee

1. From the Home screen, press Menu.
   

1. Then select About.
   

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2. Go to Wi-Fi.
   

1. This will show the network information screen. Review your SSID and make sure it matches that of the device you use for your Home app.
   

Check Your Network on Your Mobile Device

1. From the main screen of your device, look for and open Settings.
   

1. With Settings open, look for the Wi-Fi field. This field will display the current Wi-Fi status on the right hand side:

• Off - the Wi-Fi antenna is currently disabled.
• Not Connected - Wi-Fi is turned on, but your device is not currently connected to a network.
• Wi-Fi network name - Wi-Fi is turned on, and the network name displayed is the network your device is currently connected to.
  

3. Re-Connect Your Ecobee to the Apple HomeKit

If you have other HomeKit accessories paired, check and see if those accessories are responding to commands through the Home app. If none of your HomeKit-enabled accessories are responding, there may an issue on your network that requires further investigating.

If it’s only the ecobee that isn’t responding, you'll need to reboot and reconnect your ecobee from the Apple Home app.

Disconnect your ecobee from the Apple Home App

1. From the Home screen, press Menu.
   

1. Select Settings.
   

1. Go to Reset.
   

1. Choose Disconnect From HomeKit.

Reboot Your ecobee

1. Pull the thermostat from its wall mount.
   

1. Keep the thermostat powered off for a minute then put it back on the wall.
2. Allow the thermostat to complete its boot up process.
3. Place the ecobee back on the wall after one minute and wait for it to reconnect to Wi-Fi. 

Re-pair Your ecobee to Your HomeKit

1. Re-pair your ecobee either through the Home app or the ecobee app. 
2. Try adjusting the temperature on your ecobee through the Home app to see if it responds.

If your ecobee is still unresponsive after deleting and re-pairing with HomeKit, please reach out to Ecobee's Support team at 1-877-932-6233 for further assistance.