How to Set Up IFTTT on an ecobee Smart Thermostat

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Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn How To:

Set up your ecobee Smart Thermostat.
Set up an IFTTT account.
Connect your Ecobee Smart Thermostat to your IFTTT account.
Add IFTTT Applets.

Before We Begin:

You will need a computer with internet access to link your accounts as shown.

1 Setup Check

An ecobee smart thermostat already installed

In order to continue, you must already have your ecobee Smart Thermostat installed and setup.

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In This Guide

You'll Learn How To:

Set up your ecobee Smart Thermostat.
Set up an IFTTT account.
Connect your Ecobee Smart Thermostat to your IFTTT account.
Add IFTTT Applets.

Before We Begin:

You will need a computer with internet access to link your accounts as shown.

An ecobee smart thermostat already installed

In order to continue, you must already have your ecobee Smart Thermostat installed and setup.

IFTTT

In order to continue, you must have your IFTTT account setup first.

To continue, we need to know what Operating System your computer or mobile device has.

For Computers

There are 2 main Operating Systems for personal computers currently available, Windows and macOS.

Windows

Windows runs on computers produced by multiple companies, such as Lenovo, Asus, Dell, Toshiba, Hewlett Packard, Acer, and Sony. Microsoft Windows.

macOS

Apple is the only company that makes macOS computers. Apple macOS.

For Mobile Devices

There are 2 main Operating Systems for smartphones currently available, Android and iOS.

Android

Android smartphones are produced by multiple companies, such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, Sony, Nokia, Lenovo, and HTC. Example Android home screen.

iOS

Apple is the only company that makes iOS smartphones. Example iOS home screen.

Navigate to ifttt.com and sign in.
Select Manage Applets.
Select Services.
Select All Services at the bottom.
Search for "Ecobee" in the search field at the top, then select Ecobee.
Select Connect.
Enter your Ecobee account Email Address and Password, then select Log in.
Ecobee will ask you to confirm you want to link to your IFTTT account. Select Accept.
You'll be shown some basic IFTTT applets to get started. Your Ecobee account is now connected to your IFTTT account, and you can proceed to create and use your Applets in IFTTT with your Ecobee device.

Open your IFTTT app and sign in.
Select Discover.
Select Search.
Select Services.
Search for "Ecobee" in the search field at the top, then select Ecobee.
Select Connect.
IFTTT will open a browser window. Enter your Ecobee account Email Address and Password, then select Log in.
Ecobee will ask you to confirm you want to link to your IFTTT account. Select Accept.
You'll be shown some basic IFTTT applets to get started. Your Ecobee account is now connected to your IFTTT account, and you can proceed to create and use your Applets in IFTTT with your Ecobee device.