Ecobee integrates Yale, August smart locks in its security system [Video]

Ecobee has been trying to expand its smart home footprint beyond thermostats for several years, positioning its best-in-class smart thermostats and its very good security camera (and video doorbell) as powerful home security hubs. Today, the company announced a partnership with Yale and August to incorporate those brands of smart locks into its Ecobee Smart Security platform.

Users can already arm and disarm their Ecobee security system from the Ecobee app, and they can get live views from their Ecobee security cameras and video doorbells. Now, when they add a Wi-Fi-enabled August or Yale smart lock, they can also see the status of and operate those locks from within the Ecobee app.

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