ecobee Switch+ loses its smart features March 2, 2027
ecobee's own help page says that as of March 2, 2027, most Switch+ smart features stop working: ecobee app setup and control, Alexa voice, and third-party integrations (Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, IFTTT), including automations built on them. New activations end the same day.
Still works: manual on/off as a regular light switch. Smart On, Smart Off and Nightlight keep working if you set them up in the ecobee app before March 2 (a factory reset returns them to defaults). You can also add the Switch+ to Apple Home on iPhone or iPad, before or after that date. Remote control in Apple Home needs an Apple Home hub.
Gift card: ecobee offers a $35 CAD or $25 USD Visa or Mastercard gift card for each Switch+ installed in your home. Fill in ecobee's form by June 30, 2027. Bought yours on or after March 2, 2026? Contact ecobee support with proof of purchase for a warranty claim.
Source: ecobee's announcement
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