The echo now supports Ecobee with voice control. Combined with io_guy's NodeLink reporting and  control through the ISY, the Ecobee becomes an even more compelling choice.

 

https://www.ecobee.com/amazon-echo/

Hopefully they let others use the same framework soon.

So, how would one go about making of the most of the two methods of control?

So, how would one go about making of the most of the two methods of control?

 

Echo: Check Ecobee's site for how to discover them on the echo and what commands control them. There's a section in the FAQs for the Ecobee 3 (above link) specifically for Echo use

 

Nodelink & ISY: You'll need to run V5 (beta) of ISY firmware, and follow the directions to install nodelink for ecobee. There's a Nodelink section of the board under Automation Shack / Nodelink

 

There'll most likely be some learning curve involved.

 

Paul