Smart home technology is one of the digital transformations capturing the real estate industry. It’s one of the amenity-rich features that most renters, especially lifestyle renters, demand in their homes. Ecobee SmartBuildings helps multifamily and commercial real estate property owners add thermostat control through a cloud-based energy management tool. With the app, property owners, managers, and renters can all take control of their thermostat management. Property managers can view all thermostat settings and get alerts for extreme temperatures. Residents can control their thermostats through the app. Key features include: Ecobee SmartBuildings allows managers to give permanent or temporary access to systems and settings. Get notifications about underperforming systems so they can be fixed before there is a bigger issue. Review and adjust energy usage based on need, such as lowering temperatures on vacant units. Learn more about how Ecobee SmartBuildings can help with thermostat management. In late 2021, Ecobee was acquired by generator company Generac for $770 million. Ecobee will continue to operate as a subsidiary of Generac and, according to Ecobee CEO and founder Stuart Lombard, plans to significantly grow in 2022.