Why Is My Ecobee 4 Blinking Green?

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Ecobee produces some of the most advanced smart home products known to man, and with their newest thermostat, Ecobee leaves nothing to be desired, from its sleek external design and easy to read panel to lights that notify you of the device’s status. For example, if your Ecobee is flashing green or giving you an alert, there are a few reasons this could be happening.

When looking at the thermostat, the Ecobee 4 flashes a green light on the top to let you know when you have a notification from Alexa. Alexa sends visible alerts to your Ecobee whenever there is an event you have notifications turned on for occurs.

With so many features and display options, it can get a bit confusing when looking at the faceplate of your Ecobee thermostat. With Alexa compatibility and a host of other features, the Ecobee 4 can display both temperature settings and smart home notifications, all from one device. Below, we will cover the blinking green light notification and how to dismiss it, as well as what some of the other lights mean when they appear on your Ecobee 4.

What Does Ecobee’s Blinking Green Light Mean?

If your Ecobee 4 displays a green light at the top of the device, you have received an Alexa notification. Since Alexa integrates with the Ecobee, you can use your thermostat in the same way that you would use a smart home hub.

Notifications you might receive from Alexa include weather alerts, Amazon Prime deliveries, or any other notifications you may have signed up for. The bar at the top of the Ecobee 4 will blink green if you have an unread notification.

How to Turn Off the Blinking Green Light

One of the Ecobee 4’s standout features is its seamless integration with smart home hubs and voice assistants. Both Alexa and Google Assistant can be used to change the temperature in your home by switching to heating or cooling, change the degree setting, or modify set schedules for your thermostat to follow.

To turn off the blinking green light on your Ecobee, you have a couple of options depending on how you want to use the available Alexa integration features. Here are the best options to clear up the green light:

  • Ask Alexa: The easiest way to clear the blinking green light from your Ecobee 4 is to ask Alexa, “What are my notifications?” She will then answer your question, and the green light will turn off until there is another notification.
  • Change Notifications Settings: Within your Alexa app, go to the settings sidebar and select Notifications. From here, you can choose which notifications, if any, you would like Alexa to alert you about. Or, you can disable all notifications within this menu as well.
  • Disable Alexa: For a more permanent solution, you can completely disconnect Alexa from your Ecobee so that Alexa notifications are no longer displayed on the thermostat.
  • Reset the Ecobee Thermostat: If all else fails, reset your thermostat by going under the Settings menu on the device. Here you can disconnect from Wi-Fi or reset the device completely; this may be beneficial if you encounter an error when trying to clear out the notifications using the above methods.

After deciding which solution is best for you and following the appropriate directions, the blinking green light on your Ecobee will go away. Keep in mind that if you continue to opt-in to Alexa notifications, the indicator will flash green each time there is a notification for you.

Other Lights on the Ecobee 4

As we’ve discussed above, the Ecobee 4 has a small light bar on the top of the thermostat that acts as a notification center and general signal to the user, depending on what message it is trying to convey. With multiple integrations, it can be helpful to know exactly what notifications are coming through to your device.

Red Lights

When the Ecobee 4 is flashing or has a steady red light on the light bar, this means that the user has disabled the microphone. This same indication can also mean that the “Always Listening” feature is turned off, which can be handy if the device is located next to a loud area or TV. When the microphone is turned on, the Ecobee will be awaiting voice commands, which can become annoying if there is a lot of noise interference.

Blue Lights

If the light bar is on and displaying a blue bar, this indicates that Alexa is actively listening, similarly to how it appears on Echo devices. You can tell Alexa to change the temperature, read the news, or switch on the lights all from your thermostat. This feature is only enabled when you have the Ecobee 4 microphone activated and switched on.

No Lights

If no lights are on and the bar appears transparent, there are no available notifications, and the Ecobee is operating normally. Keep an eye out for color changes, as they will provide you with useful alerts and features.

Check out this article to learn what the lights on your Ecobee camera mean!

In Summary

Knowing precisely what your Ecobee 4 is trying to tell you is essential if you want to take full advantage of its capabilities. Its integration with Alexa makes it a useful command center for your home, and a blinking green light indicates an important message is waiting for you!

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