ecobee for small portfolios (1–5 listings)
Hosts with 1–5 short-term rental listings looking for software that scales with them, not against them.
Our verdict for small portfolios (1–5 listings)
Great fit
If you run one to a handful of premium STRs, ecobee gives you occupancy-aware HVAC and voice control without a per-listing software fee.
Why it fits you
- Hardware-only pricing avoids recurring per-listing SaaS costs
- Native voice control via Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant for guest experience
- Home Assistant integration enables stay-aware presets
What might bite you
- Smart Security subscription tiers are not transparently published
Best-for-you alternatives at this size
- Wyze Great fit
If you run 1-5 listings and just need cheap exterior cameras plus a basic smart-home kit, Wyze is the most affordable credible option.
From $2.99 • No free trial · Cheapest credible way to get exterior cameras and a smart-home starter kit on a rental
- BeHome247 Consider alternatives
BeHome247 is sales-led with no published pricing and no free trial — small hosts will struggle to evaluate it without a procurement process.
Contact sales • No free trial · Operator-built operations overlay for portfolios already running a PMS
- Lynx Consider alternatives
If you're running 1-3 owner-operated units, Lynx's contact-sales pricing and IoT scope are heavier than you need.
Contact sales • No free trial · Solid breadth-of-device automation layer, gated behind a sales call
Still think ecobee is right for you?
From $139.99 • No free trial