Ecobee – How Do I Set Up and Use Siri and AirPlay on My Thermostat?

Category: Thermostats > Doing More With Your Thermostat

Customer Question:
How do I set up Siri and AirPlay on a compatible ecobee thermostat?

Answer:
Siri and AirPlay are available on compatible voice-enabled ecobee thermostats, including Smart Thermostat Premium and SmartThermostat with Voice Control.

Before You Begin

• Siri requires a Smart Thermostat Premium or SmartThermostat with Voice Control.
• A compatible Apple Hub is required. Currently, only HomePod and HomePod mini are supported.
• Your iPhone must be running iOS 15 or later.
• Install the latest versions of the ecobee app and Apple Home app.

I Don't Use Any Voice Assistants or Apple Home

On the thermostat:

1. Select Main Menu.
2. Select General Settings.
3. Select Apple Home.
4. Enable Apple Home pairing.
5. Scan the QR code using your iPhone.
6. Open the Apple Home app.
7. Add the thermostat as an accessory.
8. Enable Listen for "Hey Siri."
9. Return to the thermostat.
10. Select the Microphone icon.
11. Enable Siri.

I Use Alexa but Not Apple HomeKit

On the thermostat:

1. Select Main Menu.
2. Select General Settings.
3. Select Amazon Alexa.
4. Select Unlink from Amazon Alexa.
5. Follow the prompts.
6. Select Apple Home.
7. Enable Apple Home pairing.
8. Scan the QR code using your iPhone.
9. Open the Apple Home app.
10. Add the thermostat as an accessory.
11. Enable Listen for "Hey Siri."
12. Select the Microphone icon.
13. Enable Siri.

I Use Apple HomeKit but Not Alexa

On the thermostat:

1. Select Main Menu.
2. Select the Microphone icon.
3. Enable Siri.

In the Apple Home app:

1. Select your thermostat.
2. Select the Gear icon.
3. Enable Listen for "Hey Siri."

I Use Both Alexa and Apple HomeKit

On the thermostat:

1. Select Main Menu.
2. Select General Settings.
3. Select Amazon Alexa.
4. Select Unlink from Amazon Alexa.
5. Follow the prompts.
6. Select the Microphone icon.
7. Enable Siri.

In the Apple Home app:

1. Select your thermostat.
2. Select the Gear icon.
3. Enable Listen for "Hey Siri."

Using Siri

After setup, Siri can be used to:

• Control thermostat settings
• Check temperatures
• Control Apple Home scenes
• Perform supported Siri requests

Enabling AirPlay

AirPlay is not enabled by default.

In the Apple Home app:

1. Select your thermostat.
2. Scroll to AirPlay Speaker (Beta).
3. Enable Listen for "Hey Siri."

You can now stream music and podcasts from supported iPhone and iPad devices.

Changing the AirPlay Device Name

In the Apple Home app:

1. Select your thermostat.
2. Select the Gear icon.
3. Edit the device name.
4. Save your changes.

The updated name will appear in AirPlay device lists.

Troubleshooting

Issue:
Siri is unavailable on the thermostat.

Solution:
Verify the thermostat is a Smart Thermostat Premium or SmartThermostat with Voice Control and that a HomePod or HomePod mini is installed in the home.

Issue:
Unable to enable Siri.

Solution:
Confirm Apple Home pairing is complete and Listen for "Hey Siri" is enabled in the Apple Home app.

Issue:
AirPlay does not appear.

Solution:
Open the Apple Home app and verify AirPlay Speaker (Beta) has been enabled for the thermostat.

Notes:

• Siri and Alexa cannot be active simultaneously on the thermostat.
• Alexa must be unlinked before enabling Siri.
• AirPlay supports multiroom audio through Apple's AirPlay controls.
• The AirPlay device name is managed through the Apple Home app.