Ecobee Expands SmartBuildings Platform With New API
The ecobee SmartBuildings platform is designed to help multifamily property teams manage HVAC performance, energy use and system integration across building portfolios.
Smart home technology company ecobee announced it has expanded its SmartBuildings platform with the introduction of a new SmartBuildings API designed for multifamily operators.
The company said the update is intended to give property managers more flexibility in how they manage HVAC performance across portfolios and how ecobee thermostats integrate with existing Resident Experience Platforms and building management systems. According to ecobee, the expanded platform provides more control over HVAC behavior and broader platform compatibility, allowing property teams to optimize runtime, reduce energy consumption through improved load management, advance sustainability and lower operational costs.
The new SmartBuildings API enables direct integration with Resident Experience Platforms, bringing ecobee’s analytics, automation and energy management tools into systems that property management teams already use. For multifamily operators seeking a single dashboard with building-wide visibility, remote temperature control and real-time alerts, ecobee said it will continue to offer SmartBuildings Fleet Management alongside the new API.
Ecobee described the addition of the SmartBuildings API as an important step in how building technology supports property operations across portfolios of varying sizes.
“The SmartBuildings API fundamentally improves how property teams manage building operations,” said Audra Kinsley, VP of Revenue at ecobee. “Whether they choose to integrate ecobee directly into the platforms they already use or manage their portfolio through SmartBuildings Fleet Management, we’re giving property managers simple, flexible options that make energy and building management easier.”
According to the company, both the SmartBuildings API and SmartBuildings Fleet Management are designed to help property teams get started quickly, improve comfort and efficiency and modernize systems without disrupting existing workflows. ecobee said it worked with leading property management and Resident Experience Platform providers to support smooth integration.
The company also noted that early pilot programs demonstrated faster setup, improved temperature control and more reliable performance across multifamily buildings. ecobee said these results contributed to improved comfort and energy savings for residents across entire portfolios.
The expanded SmartBuildings platform reflects what ecobee described as growing demand for connected building systems that unify energy use, resident comfort and property operations into a single interface. With tools built for multifamily portfolios, the company said the platform is intended to help property teams manage energy more effectively while supporting more comfortable and sustainable communities.