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A weekly roundup of ecobee's key feedback

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Connectivity Issues

Many users report frequent connectivity problems between the app and the thermostat, with the app often failing to connect or losing connection. This issue affects approximately 30% of users, causing frustration as they are unable to control their devices remotely. Users often have to resort to using the thermostat manually, which defeats the purpose of having a smart device.

The app frequently disconnects from my thermostat, forcing me to use the manual controls.

2

Unintuitive Interface

The app's interface is described as confusing and not user-friendly, with users struggling to find basic settings and features. This affects around 25% of users, who find the navigation cumbersome and the layout poorly organized, leading to a frustrating user experience.

Navigating the app to find settings is a nightmare; it's not intuitive at all.

3

Unwanted Temperature Changes

Users experience unwanted automatic temperature changes due to the app's smart features, which override manual settings. This issue affects about 20% of users, who find it frustrating that the thermostat does not maintain the set temperature, often leading to discomfort.

The thermostat changes the temperature on its own, ignoring my manual settings.

4

Persistent Pop-up Notifications

The app frequently displays pop-up notifications that block users from accessing other features until they are dismissed. This affects approximately 15% of users, who find these notifications intrusive and disruptive to their experience.

Pop-up notifications block me from using the app until I dismiss each one.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

ecobee
Ecobee receives mixed feedback, with users praising its energy-saving features and ease of use, but criticizing app reliability and connectivity issues. Many users find the app user-friendly and appreciate the ability to control their home environment remotely, though frequent updates and bugs have led to frustration.

#2 RUNNER UP

Nest
Nest users express significant dissatisfaction, particularly with Google's handling of the product, citing issues with app support discontinuation and forced upgrades. While some users appreciate the thermostat's remote capabilities, many are frustrated by the eco mode and connectivity problems, leading to a decline in overall satisfaction.

#3 Straggler

Honeywell Home
Honeywell Home receives a mix of feedback, with some users appreciating the ease of use and installation, while others face connectivity issues and app reliability problems. The app's functionality is often criticized for being outdated and not user-friendly, leading to a less satisfactory experience for some users.
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#1 Users Choice
Ecobee receives mixed feedback, with users praising its energy-saving features and ease of use, but criticizing app reliability and connectivity issues. Many users find the app user-friendly and appreciate the ability to control their home environment remotely, though frequent updates and bugs have led to frustration.
Nest
#2 Runner-up
Nest users express significant dissatisfaction, particularly with Google's handling of the product, citing issues with app support discontinuation and forced upgrades. While some users appreciate the thermostat's remote capabilities, many are frustrated by the eco mode and connectivity problems, leading to a decline in overall satisfaction.
Honeywell Home
#3 Straggler
Honeywell Home receives a mix of feedback, with some users appreciating the ease of use and installation, while others face connectivity issues and app reliability problems. The app's functionality is often criticized for being outdated and not user-friendly, leading to a less satisfactory experience for some users.

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Major Highlights of the Week

Persistent Pop-ups
Users are frustrated with the app's excessive pop-up notifications, particularly for sensor reconnections, which block access to the app until each is acknowledged. This disrupts user experience and hinders efficient app navigation.
I have to clear each sensor reconnection notification individually before I can use the app.
Unintuitive Design
The app's design is criticized for being confusing and requiring too many clicks to perform basic functions, making it difficult for users to navigate and adjust settings efficiently. This complexity detracts from the app's usability and user satisfaction.
Temperature Override Issues
The app frequently fails to maintain user-set temperatures, reverting to default or scheduled settings without user consent, which undermines the purpose of having a smart thermostat. This inconsistency leads to user frustration and potential energy inefficiency.
I set the temperature, but it keeps reverting to a different setting without my input.
Connectivity Problems
Users experience frequent disconnections between the app and thermostat, often requiring manual intervention to reconnect, which diminishes the reliability of remote control features. This issue is exacerbated by updates that fail to resolve connectivity problems.
The app often disconnects from the thermostat, requiring me to manually reconnect it.
Invasive Ads
The presence of ads within the app, despite users having purchased the hardware, is seen as intrusive and detracts from the user experience. This practice is perceived as a money grab and diminishes the perceived value of the product.
I already bought the device, why am I seeing ads in the app?
Update-Induced Failures
Recent updates have caused significant functionality issues, including login problems and app crashes, leading to user dissatisfaction and loss of trust in the app's reliability. These issues highlight a need for more rigorous testing before release.
After the update, I can't log in and the app keeps crashing.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Persistent Pop-ups
Users are frustrated with the app's excessive pop-up notifications, particularly for sensor reconnections, which block access to the app until each is acknowledged. This disrupts user experience and hinders efficient app navigation.
Unintuitive Design
The app's design is criticized for being confusing and requiring too many clicks to perform basic functions, making it difficult for users to navigate and adjust settings efficiently. This complexity detracts from the app's usability and user satisfaction.
Temperature Override Issues
The app frequently fails to maintain user-set temperatures, reverting to default or scheduled settings without user consent, which undermines the purpose of having a smart thermostat. This inconsistency leads to user frustration and potential energy inefficiency.
Connectivity Problems
Users experience frequent disconnections between the app and thermostat, often requiring manual intervention to reconnect, which diminishes the reliability of remote control features. This issue is exacerbated by updates that fail to resolve connectivity problems.
Invasive Ads
The presence of ads within the app, despite users having purchased the hardware, is seen as intrusive and detracts from the user experience. This practice is perceived as a money grab and diminishes the perceived value of the product.
Update-Induced Failures
Recent updates have caused significant functionality issues, including login problems and app crashes, leading to user dissatisfaction and loss of trust in the app's reliability. These issues highlight a need for more rigorous testing before release.

Quotes of the week

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The app is unintuitive and frustrating to use. Basic adjustments require too many clicks, and the layout is confusing. Needs a major overhaul for usability.
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The app frequently disconnects from the thermostat, and reconnecting is a hassle. It should have a more reliable connection process.
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The app's geofencing feature is unreliable and only works for one household member. It should allow multiple users to control home/away modes.
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The quotes of the week

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The app is unintuitive and frustrating to use. Basic adjustments require too many clicks, and the layout is confusing. Needs a major overhaul for usability.
Candice Wu
App Store
The app frequently disconnects from the thermostat, and reconnecting is a hassle. It should have a more reliable connection process.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
The app's geofencing feature is unreliable and only works for one household member. It should allow multiple users to control home/away modes.
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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