Question 1

Which is better, Philips Hue Outdoor String Lights or ecobee SmartThermostat Premium?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the ecobee SmartThermostat Premium scores higher overall at 9/10. The Philips Hue Outdoor String Lights scored 8.9/10 and the ecobee SmartThermostat Premium scored 9/10 in our Best Covered Porch Tech 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Philips Hue Outdoor String Lights worth it over the ecobee SmartThermostat Premium?

Accepted Answer

The Philips Hue Outdoor String Lights scores 8.9/10 while the ecobee SmartThermostat Premium scores 9/10. The Philips Hue Outdoor String Lights is our "Best Smart Lights" pick in the Best Covered Porch Tech 2026 category.

Philips Hue Outdoor String Lights vs ecobee SmartThermostat Premium: Which to Buy?