The Ecobee Smart Home Security hardware features a Sony IMX sensor with a 175-degree vertical field of view, designed to provide full-height visual coverage at entry points. Technical specifications confirm dual-band Wi-Fi support (2.4/5GHz), which assists in managing the high bandwidth requirements of the 1080p HDR video stream. Material analysis indicates the doorbell unit carries an IP65 rating for environmental resistance.
The included peripheral sensors utilize a 915MHz proprietary sub-GHz protocol, which avoids the crowded 2.4GHz spectrum used by Zigbee and standard Wi-Fi devices. Electrical requirements for the doorbell specify a 16V-24V AC, 10VA transformer; insufficient voltage from 10V legacy systems may result in hardware resets during peak loads, such as infrared LED activation. Monitoring features include package detection and a "Thermostat as a Siren" integration, though these are dependent on an active service subscription.
- Field of View: 175° Vertical
- Resolution: 1080p HDR
- Sensor Band: 915MHz
Because this system lacks local NVR support, the ecobee3 Lite is recommended as a companion device to maintain local climate control without the higher power demands of video hardware.
Further information regarding this class of entry-point monitoring is available in the video doorbells classification.
