Ecobee vs Google Nest: which does AI recommend?

Since May 29 · · ChatGPT and Google AI Mode

Based on 170 AI responses that name bothReviewed by

How we measure

When AI names both, it lists and first about equally often. It recommends more often.

Head to head

Listed first when AI names both

EcobeeEcobee: 48%Google NestGoogle Nest: 52%

Recommended when named

EcobeeEcobee: 98% (Ecobee leads)
Google NestGoogle Nest: 86%

Topic by topic

Ecobee named more3About even2Google Nest named more7

Ecobee named more

Google Nest named more

About even2

Only Ecobee is ranked in1

Only Google Nest is ranked in12

What people ask AI about Ecobee and Google Nest

Ecobee listed firstGoogle Nest listed first
  1. What is the best smart thermostat for saving energy?Google Nest often first
  2. Which brand of smart thermostat is the easiest to install and has the most intuitive scheduling features?Leans Google Nest
  3. What is the best smart thermostat?Google Nest often first
  4. What's the best smart home thermostat for saving money on energy bills?Ecobee often first
  5. I need a smart thermostat that uses room sensors to balance temperature.Ecobee often first
  6. I need a smart thermostat that integrates with my solar inverter app to cool the house when production is high.Level
  7. What's the best smart thermostat to get?Level
  8. I need a smart thermostat with remote room sensors.Ecobee often first

Who AI mentions first

Ecobee listed firstGoogle Nest listed first

The lead changes hands from month to month.

  1. JunEcobee listed first: 59%Google Nest listed first: 41%
  2. JulEcobee listed first: 51%Google Nest listed first: 49%
  3. AugEcobee listed first: 53%Google Nest listed first: 47%
  4. SepEcobee listed first: 30%Google Nest listed first: 70%

Google AI Mode leans toward , while ChatGPT Search leans toward .

  • Google AI ModeEcobee listed first: 60%Google Nest listed first: 40%
  • ChatGPTEcobee listed first: 29%Google Nest listed first: 71%

Sources AI cites

Ecobee favouredNeither favouredGoogle Nest favoured

Other brands AI mentions

also appears in many of these answers.

BrandMentioned in
  1. Amazon25%
  2. Sensi21%
  3. Honeywell Home16%
  4. Google Home13%
  5. Honeywell Home T9 Smart Thermostat12%
  6. Honeywell T911%
  7. Home Assistant9%
  8. Google Store8%
  9. Enphase Energy7%
  10. SolarEdge6%
  11. Nest Temperature Sensor6%
  12. Google Store5%

Ecobee vs Google Nest: common questions

Do ChatGPT and Google AI Mode recommend Ecobee or Google Nest?
Google AI Mode leans toward Ecobee, while ChatGPT Search leans toward Google Nest.
What are the alternatives to Ecobee and Google Nest?
Amazon also appears in many of these answers.

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