Which Eccobee model?
Quick update for Eccobee Premium: I tried process of elimination by adding more and more tape every time proximity sensor was still active. I have now used half of a roll of electric tape, I taped every part of the thermostat including the sides, and yet the proximity sensor is still active. I truly wonder how the sensor works. Would love any insight.
Smart Thermostat Premium https://www.ecobee.com/en-us/smart-thermostats/smart-thermostat-premium/
Have you tried looking for the location of the sensor by looking at the live video from a smartphone or digital camera screen? IR sensors glow on camera. On my Ecobee3 lite it's in the upper left corner.
Occupancy (Radar)Proximity (Radar)Probably a mmwave chip, works through plastic and is behind the screen. No amount of tape will help.
Aluminum foil can do the trick, it uses 2.4ghz
Aluminum foil uses 2.4 ghz?
I disabled standby mode and lowered brightness. I'm now missing out on a clock and outside temperature, nu nu.
What’s the latest recommendation for smart thermostat? Overall and re shabbos
What’s the latest recommendation for smart thermostat? Overall and re Shabbos
I use the Eco bee and am happy with it
Same here. But only the Ecobee3 Lite with a bit of electrical tape covering the IR occupancy sensor. The newer ecobee thermostats have radar which can't be disabled for shabbat AFAIK.
Thanks, just bought one. Where is sensor?
I got the basic Google nest for $5 from my energy provider. I love it and how I can control it from my app anywhere in the world. You just need to turn off presence sensing as well as the auto display feature for walking by it.