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The 'golden age' of the smart home, with ecobee CEO Greg Fyke
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July 6, 2024
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25:40Now PlayingGreg Fyke () is president and CEO of ecobee () , the Torontobased smart home company known for its pioneering smart thermostat and a growing ecosystem of devices, including security systems and smart doorbells.
A former Amazon Alexa executive, he’s personally based in Seattle, exemplifying how remote work has transformed the geography of the tech industry. Fyke succeeded ecobee founder Stuart Lombard as the company's CEO last fall upon Lombard's retirement.
On this episode of the GeekWire Podcast, Fyke discusses the emerging "golden age" of smart home technology; ecobee's focus on simplicity, long-term functionality, and integration across ecosystems; its competition with Amazon and Google; and its approach to automation and artificial intelligence.
Other topics include ecobee's November 2021 acquisition by Generac, and their broader focus on energy management solutions, leveraging components like home batteries, solar energy, and intelligent control systems.
• The VergeHow Ecobee is becoming the smart home company Nest should have been ()
• Greg Fyke on the HomeKit Insider podcast. ()
With GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop. Audio editing and production by Curt Milton.
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