ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential (EB-STATE7-01) vs Mysa Smart Thermostat V2 for Electric Baseboard Heaters (BB.2.0.01.NA-US)
These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.
ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential (EB-STATE7-01)
Simple single-transformer systems with one stage of cooling, on a 2.4GHz network
ecobee's entry thermostat: a 2.8-inch touchscreen, temperature and humidity sensing only, and six wire terminals. The maker lists conventional 2H/1C or 1H/2C and heat pump 2H/1C, wired 24VAC through C and R. The Power Extender Kit and Trim Kit are sold separately, and Wi-Fi is 2.4GHz only.
Published specifications
- Maker: wire terminals C, R, G/PEK, Y1, OB (also takes W2 or Y2), W1
- Maker: conventional 2H/1C and 1H/2C; heat pump 2H/1C; gas, oil, electric, forced air
- Maker: wired 24VAC through C and R; Power Extender Kit sold separately for homes without a C wire
- Maker: Wi-Fi 6 at 2.4GHz only; Bluetooth BLE 5.4; sub-GHz sensor radio; about 5MB a month
- Maker: 3.62 x 3.62 x 0.91 in; 2.8-inch 240x320 touchscreen; temperature and humidity sensors only
- Maker: box holds thermostat, backplate, wire labels, screws and plugs; trim kit sold separately
Strengths
- ecobee publishes the exact terminal list and stage support, so you can check fit before buying
- Hardwired 24VAC with no batteries, and it works with Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit
- Small 3.62-inch body with a full-colour touchscreen and the same ecobee app as the dearer models
Caveats
- Six terminals only: no two-transformer wiring, no second cooling stage on a heat pump, no accessory terminal
- Power Extender Kit and Trim Kit are both extra purchases, unlike every other ecobee model
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only, no on-board speaker or occupancy sensor, and no bundled room sensor
Read the full ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential (EB-STATE7-01) guide
Mysa Smart Thermostat V2 for Electric Baseboard Heaters (BB.2.0.01.NA-US)
120V or 240V electric baseboard, fan-forced convector and radiant ceiling heat in a standard gang box
A line-voltage smart thermostat for electric resistance heat, rated 1,900 W at 120 VAC and 3,800 W at 240 VAC with a 16 A maximum and a 250 W minimum load. It measures current and voltage for real energy reports, runs on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with no hub, works with Alexa, Google Home and Apple Home, and carries a five-year warranty.
Published specifications
- Maker: electric baseboard, fan-forced convector and radiant ceiling heating only
- Maker: NOT compatible with low-voltage 24V, millivolt (gas fireplaces), central hydronic or electric in-floor
- Maker: 1,900 W at 120 VAC; 3,800 W at 240 VAC, 16 A max; minimum load 250 W
- Maker: standard gang box, 20 A breaker, neutral or L2; wiring setups V-L-L or V-L-N
- Maker: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n plus Bluetooth LE, no hub; Alexa, Google Home and Apple Home
- Maker: temperature +/-0.5F, humidity +/-2%, light, proximity, current and voltage sensing; 5-year warranty
Strengths
- One of the few smart thermostats that actually runs 120V and 240V electric resistance heat
- Built-in current and voltage sensing gives measured energy reports, not estimates, with no subscription
- Five-year warranty and a published spec sheet whose SKU matches the listing's part number exactly
Caveats
- Useless on any 24V system: no furnace, heat pump, central boiler or millivolt fireplace support
- Load limits cut both ways: 250 W minimum and 1,900 W or 3,800 W maximum depending on voltage
- The listing says it will not work on two-wire installations while the maker's sheet lists a line-voltage 2-wire setup
Read the full Mysa Smart Thermostat V2 for Electric Baseboard Heaters (BB.2.0.01.NA-US) guide
How to choose between them
Choose the ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential (EB-STATE7-01) if your situation matches: Simple single-transformer systems with one stage of cooling, on a 2.4GHz network. Its main caveat: Six terminals only: no two-transformer wiring, no second cooling stage on a heat pump, no accessory terminal.
Choose the Mysa Smart Thermostat V2 for Electric Baseboard Heaters (BB.2.0.01.NA-US) if your situation matches: 120V or 240V electric baseboard, fan-forced convector and radiant ceiling heat in a standard gang box. Its main caveat: Useless on any 24V system: no furnace, heat pump, central boiler or millivolt fireplace support.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- ecobee product page and detailed specification panel for Smart Thermostat Essential Source for ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential (EB-STATE7-01)
- ecobee Smart Thermostat Lite tech specs and sell sheet, the pro-only model with the same body size Source for ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential (EB-STATE7-01)
- ecobee thermostat compatibility checker named in the listing and on the maker page Source for ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential (EB-STATE7-01)
- Mysa for Baseboard V2 product spec sheet (maker PDF), SKU BB.2.0.01.NA-US Source for Mysa Smart Thermostat V2 for Electric Baseboard Heaters (BB.2.0.01.NA-US)
- Mysa product page for Mysa for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 Source for Mysa Smart Thermostat V2 for Electric Baseboard Heaters (BB.2.0.01.NA-US)
- Mysa compatibility checker, named on the spec sheet and the product page Source for Mysa Smart Thermostat V2 for Electric Baseboard Heaters (BB.2.0.01.NA-US)
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