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The Amazon Echo is in an interesting transition, able to combine with the thermostat in order to control the temperature at your home with a simple command, The Verge reported.

However, users need to use Ecobee 3 to link the devices. While other smart thermostats too can link with the Echo, the connections are not too direct. The Ecobee 3, on the other hand, can link directly with the Echo, enabling users to make some particular commands.

The Echo and the Ecobee 3 are integrated through an API called Alexa Connected Home skills. The new network of connectivity is the latest in Amazon's smart home devices.

While Ecobee is the second largest seller of smart thermostats in the U.S. it can be linked to Apple devices through a smart home platform called HomeKit.

Currently, its largest competitor is Nest, the biggest seller of connected thermostats. Still, hopes are high as Amazon Echo is making waves and might still beat Nest.