Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Eve vs Lennox
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Eve |  Lennox |
|---|---|---|
| Matter certified | YesHas it | No |
| Hub required | YesHas it | No |
| Heat pump compatible | No | YesHas it |
| Subscription per month | €0 | $0 |
| Markets | AU, AT, BE, CA, CZ, DK, FI, FR, DE, GR, IE, IT, LU, NL, NO, PL, PT, ES, SE, CH, GB, USCovers more | US, CA |
| Price from | $550 | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 10 years |
Same on both: Local control (Yes), Energy reporting (Yes).
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Key differences
- Lennox scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.9.
- Hub required: only Eve.
- Heat pump compatible: only Lennox.
- Support channels: only Lennox offers Chat.
- Matter certified: only Eve.
- Device types: only Eve offers Trv, Lighting, Plug.
- Protocols: only Eve offers Thread.
- Protocols: only Lennox offers Wi fi.
- Ecosystems: only Eve offers Homekit, Smartthings.
- Markets: only Eve offers AU, AT, BE.
Our verdict on each
Eve
Eve suits households that want heating, lighting and blinds under a single app, and it takes the running cost away: the subscription is €0 a month. The trade-off sits at setup, because a hub is required and heat pump compatible is no, so hardware matters more than monthly cost.
Lennox
Lennox suits households that want heating and cooling handled locally, without a hub or a running fee, and pairs that with 10 years of warranty. The catch is reach: sales cover US and CA only, and the catalogue stays on thermostat and sensor with nothing else to add.
Score breakdown
| Area | Eve | Lennox |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Eve sits at 54 of 54 brands on price from, with entry at $550. | 9.4HigherThe monthly subscription is $0, so the running cost after the purchase is nothing to plan around. |
| Offer | 8.9Device types span thermostat, trv and lighting and ecosystems alexa, google and homekit, with a hub required. | 9.2HigherEnergy reporting and heat pump support sit alongside thermostat and sensor, with no hub needed for any of it. |
| Trust | 9.1HigherThe maker is Eve Systems GmbH in DE, support runs on email and help centre, and local control is yes. | 9.0A 10 years warranty, a US base and email, chat and help centre support, run by a firm founded in 1895. |
Choosing between them
Pick Eve if matter certified, hub required, and markets matter most.
Pick Lennox if cost, offer, and heat pump compatible matter most.
What we checked
Eve
- evehome.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Lennox
- lennox.com: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Eve | Lennox |
|---|---|---|
| Smart thermostats | 14 of 24 | 6 of 24 |
| Matter smart home devices | 22 of 33 | 8 of 33 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Eve | Lennox |
|---|---|---|
| Device types | Thermostat, Trv, Lighting, Plug, Sensor, BlindsCovers more | Thermostat, Sensor |
| Protocols | Matter, Thread | Wi fi, Matter |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter, SmartthingsCovers more | Alexa, Google, Matter |
| Legal entity | Eve Systems GmbH | Lennox International Inc. |
| Headquarters | Germany | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1895 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Home security
| Fact | Eve | Lennox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 | Not confirmed |
| Monitoring per month | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Minimum contract | 0 months | Not confirmed |
| Products | Camera | Not confirmed |
| Professional monitoring | No | Not confirmed |
| Local storage | No | Not confirmed |
| Pricing model | Diy | Not confirmed |
| Cloud plan per month | $0 | Not confirmed |
| End-to-end encryption | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Free features | iCloud storage with local analysis, no subscription | Not confirmed |
| Top resolution | 1080p | Not confirmed |
| Power source | Wired | Not confirmed |
| Recording retention | 10 days | Not confirmed |
| Installation required | No | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Eve | Lennox | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $550highest quarter | Not confirmed | $99.99 |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 10 yearshighest quarter | 2 years |
Median across 34 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Eve
Pros
- The subscription is €0 a month, so there is no renewal step to budget for.
- Contract length is 0 months and the cloud plan is $0 a month, so the model is a sale rather than a rental.
- Matter certified is yes and the protocol list is matter and thread, so the kit can join an existing Matter network.
Cons
- A hub is required, so Thread devices need extra hardware before anything joins the network.
- Heat pump compatible is no, which rules Eve out for a home running a heat pump.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so there is no phone route during a first install.
Lennox
Pros
- No hub is required and local control is supported, so schedules and set points stay on the thermostat itself.
- The subscription is $0 a month, so there is no renewal to budget for after the purchase.
- Heat pump compatibility and energy reporting are both listed, covering the two checks most households make on a thermostat.
Cons
- Matter certified is listed as no, so wi fi and matter pairs a protocol with a standard the thermostat is not certified to.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, and phone is not among the listed channels.
- The range is sold in US and CA only, so buyers in other markets need a different supplier.
Who each suits
Eve
Who it suits
- People on Apple HomeKit or Matter who want local control and a subscription of €0 a month.
- Anyone who wants a single maker to cover heating, lighting, plugs, sensors and blinds, with sales across AU, AT and BE markets.
- Camera buyers who care about privacy: end to end encryption is yes, and the camera is wired and needs no installation.
Who should look elsewhere
- Heat pump households, because heat pump compatible is no, and Aqara and SONOFF both list thermostats and radiator valves in their ranges.
- Anyone who wants professional monitoring, because professional monitoring is no, while Aqara and Lutron both list sensors among their device types.
- Shoppers who want a phone number during install, because support runs on email and help centre only.
Lennox
Who it suits
- Households in US and CA running a heat pump who want a thermostat that works without a hub and keeps control on the device.
- Renters and homeowners who would rather see no recurring fee, since the monthly subscription is $0.
- Buyers who rate a 10 years warranty and a long trading history above a wide device catalogue.
Who should look elsewhere
- Aqara buyers who want the line to stretch past thermostat and sensor into hubs, lighting, plugs and blinds.
- Lutron buyers who want climate control in the same system as lighting and blinds, since Lutron lists lighting, blinds and thermostat.
- SONOFF buyers who want radiator valves and hubs, since thermostat, trv and lighting reaches well past the thermostat and sensor on offer here.
Current offers
Eve
Current offer
Discount code
10% off next purchase for newsletter subscribers: 10%
Subscribe to the Eve newsletter; discount applies to next purchase of single units at the Eve Store
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Eve | Lennox |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | No | Yes |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Eve
What does Eve cost to get started, and is there a monthly fee?+
Eve's entry price is $550, which covers the cheapest way into the range rather than a single device, and the subscription is €0 a month. Nothing renews at a higher rate later, so the running cost of kit you already own stays the same.
Do I have to pay for cloud storage or a subscription?+
The subscription is €0 a month and the cloud plan is $0 a month. History sits in iCloud with the analysis done on your side, so the camera works as a purchase rather than a service, and no paid tier is needed for the recording history.
Lennox
What does a Lennox thermostat cost once you have bought it?+
The recurring part is simple: the monthly subscription is $0, so there is nothing to renew and no fee to set aside each month. You pay for the hardware, and 10 years of warranty means there is no extra cover to buy. Running cost stays at nothing.
Do I need to buy a hub or a bridge first?+
No hub is required. The thermostat and sensor run on wi fi and matter, and local control is supported, so schedules and set points live on the device. There is no extra box to mount, power or pair, and nothing sitting between the thermostat and your router to keep running.