ecoBar

Ecobee BitBar plugin for monitoring and controlling an Ecobee thermostat from your macOS menu bar.

Features:

• Runs in macOS menu bar, optimized for regular mode and dark mode
• Works with one or more Ecobee thermostats including the excellent ecobee3
• Allows control of temperature setpoints, fan mode, thermostat mode, readout of sensors
• Sync's Ecobee API token and settings via iCloud Drive if available
• Works with Farenheit or Celcius based on Ecobee setting
• Has update notification for new versions of ecoBar

Standalone Install (Simple):

• Download the installer image and run it.

Install as a BitBar Plugin (Advanced):

• Download and install BitBar
• Install the Ecobee Gem by running gem install ecobee
• Place the file ecoBar.rb and directory eco_bar in your BitBar plugin directory (typically ~/Documents/BitBar)
• Rename the plugin to something like ecobar.1m.rb for a 1 minute refresh rate.
• See BitBar documentation for details on customizing BitBar plugins

Known issues:

• When multiple Macs are running this, and one goes to sleep and wakes up, there can be refresh token collisions resulting in re-registration being required (being addressed)

TODO:

• Port to BitBar v2 for faster refresh, static menu bar, fewer processes
• Update registration process for instant refresh
• Add more control/display features or customization/preferences