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How Ecobee is becoming the smart home company Nest should have been

The Verge: Energy

That accolade belongs to Ecobee, a small Canadian startup that launched the Ecobee Smart in 2008 , three years before Nest came along. Now, Ecobee is betting on expanding its ecosystem by launching a smart video doorbell , enhancing its affordable smart security system , and leaning further into smart home energy management.