How to Set Up Your Ecobee SmartSensor for Doors and Windows

What You'll Need

• Ecobee SmartSensor for Doors and Windows
• Ecobee smart thermostat (required)
• Ecobee app (iOS/Android)
• Ecobee account

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Pull battery tab: Activate the sensor
2. Open Ecobee app: Go to your thermostat settings
3. Add sensor: Settings → Sensors → Add Sensor
4. Let thermostat discover: It will find the door/window sensor
5. Name the sensor: Identify which door/window
6. Mount: Place sensor on frame, magnet on door/window
7. Configure HVAC behavior: Set what happens when door is open
8. Test: Open and close to verify detection

Key Features

• Open/close detection: Monitors doors and windows
• HVAC pause: Can pause heating/cooling when door is open
• Energy savings: Prevents wasted energy from open doors
• Temperature sensing: Also measures room temperature
• App notifications: Alerts when opened
• Integrates with thermostat: Smart HVAC decisions

Troubleshooting

• Shows wrong state: Check magnet alignment. Gap should be small
• HVAC not pausing: Configure pause behavior in Ecobee app
• Sensor offline: Check battery. Move closer to thermostat if needed
• Different from security sensor: This is for HVAC, not security
• Battery: Replace CR2477 when low