# EcoNet

> For Consumers - Smart Control of your HVAC and water heaters from Rheem brands

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rheem.econetconsumerandroid](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rheem.econetconsumerandroid)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.rheem.econetconsumerandroid`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rheem Manufacturing
- **Category:** HOUSE\_AND\_HOME
- **Downloads:** 289,166
- **Rating:** 4.05 / 5 (11,459 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.17.1-11128-2f7756a
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-13
- **First published:** 2014-06-02
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 78 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rheem.econetconsumerandroid)
- **Website:** [http://www.rheem.com/econet](http://www.rheem.com/econet)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.rheem.com/legal/](https://www.rheem.com/legal/)

## Description

EcoNet empowers homeowners with smart control over HVAC and water heaters from Rheem brands like Rheem, Ruud, and more. Through an intuitive mobile app, users can adjust heating and cooling settings, monitor water heater performance, and track energy consumption to enhance comfort while reducing costs. With features such as custom scheduling, real-time alerts, utility program enrollment, and remote access, EcoNet makes managing your home’s climate seamless and efficient. Stay connected to your home systems anywhere and take advantage of energy-saving tips tailored to your lifestyle. Download EcoNet to revolutionize your home’s comfort and energy management today.

## Rankings

- #132,638 — Overall
- #148 — House and home (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.rheem.econetconsumerandroid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

EcoNet Android app is often hampered by Wi-Fi/connectivity problems, unreliable scheduling, and misleading data, with limited features and weak Android integration. Users report repeated setup failures, unreliable overrides, outdated readings, and slow status updates. Despite some positives like easy navigation, Energy Saving Mode, and remote monitoring, the core experience is frequently frustrating for many.

### Pros

- Easy-to-navigate and user-friendly interface.
- Energy Saving Mode helps reduce energy use.
- Remote monitoring capability to check home while away.
- Helpful maintenance and system status alerts/notifications.

### Cons

- Wi-Fi setup and connectivity are unreliable (QR scanning issues, networks not detected, error codes).
- Scheduling and temperature overrides are often unreliable; DST changes are ignored or not applied.
- App data and energy usage information are frequently out of date or inaccurate; limited readings/graphs.
- Limited features and weak Android integration; not as capable as competing apps (e.g., Nest).
- Bugs and slow status updates lead to overall instability.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rheem.econetconsumerandroid)