Ecobee's Smart Doorbell Camera Now Integrates with Google Home.
Sure! The translation of the summary "¿Hola, Google, quién está ahí?" is: "Hello, Google, who is there?"
Ecobee has introduced an update for its smart doorbell camera, which now offers compatibility with the Google Home app and the brand's smart displays. This device, launched in late 2023, originally supported Apple Home and Amazon Alexa, but integration with Google's ecosystem was promised as a future enhancement that finally arrives in 2024, albeit with a slight delay.
The update allows users to view live video from the Ecobee doorbell camera using the Google Home app on their mobile devices or through smart displays like the Google Nest Hub. Additionally, users can interact with visitors through the doorbell's speaker using voice commands via Google Assistant. Alerts will also be received on Google Home devices when the doorbell is pressed.
Priced at $160, the Ecobee smart doorbell camera can be considered a more affordable option compared to the Nest doorbell, which costs $180. However, unlike Google's doorbell, which offers three hours of free event recording, Ecobee does not provide video recordings for free, either in the cloud or locally. To store motion-activated video clips for 30 days, users must pay $5 per month or $50 per year.