How to Use Privacy Mode on ecobee Thermostat (Alexa)

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn:

  • How to use the Privacy Mode on your ecobee4 Smart Thermostat.

You'll Need:

  • Your thermostat to be already set up and functioning properly.
ecobee.

2. Verify Basic Setup has Been Completed

In order to proceed with this guide successfully, your ecobee Smart Thermostat must be fully installed and functioning properly.

Ecobee Smart Thermostat

3. Use Privacy Mode

If you want your ecobee4 to stop listening to you, you can activate Privacy Mode by turning off the microphone.

To Turn Off the Microphone

  1. Tap the microphone in the bottom right of your thermostat.
Microphone icon highlighted on ecobee thermostat.
  1. Switch the microphone Off.
Toggle switch highlighted in ecobee thermostat voice control settings.
  1. Make sure your microphone turns red and has a line through it.
Disabled microphone highlighted in Coice Control settings of ecobee thermostat.
  1. The Privacy Mode icon will show up on the main screen of the thermostat.
Privacy Mode icon highlighted on ecobee thermostat.


4. How to Set Up Your ecobee Smart Thermostat

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