Ecobee ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential with Touchscreen Display and eco+ Smart Features SCHEDULE-OVERRIDE Error Fix: Schedule Being Overridden by eco+

Error code SCHEDULE-OVERRIDE on the Ecobee ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential with Touchscreen Display and eco+ Smart Features means: Schedule Being Overridden by eco+. The thermostat is not following the user-configured schedule because eco+ or Smart Home/Away features are overriding it — disable eco+ community energy savings in Settings > eco+ if the overrides are unwanted, or adjust the Smart Home/Away sensitivity to reduce false triggers from occupancy detection

The most successful fix is "Update Thermostat Firmware and Reset eco+ Settings" (medium difficulty, ~20 minutes). This fix costs nothing. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Update Thermostat Firmware and Reset eco+ Settings") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 20 minutes. Tools needed: Smartphone or tablet with Wi-Fi access.

DIY cost: $0. Professional repair typically costs $100-$150. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Ecobee ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential with Touchscreen Display and eco+ Smart Features has 8 other known error codes, including: APP-SYNC (App and Thermostat Out of Sync), AUX-OUTDOOR (Auxiliary Heat Outdoor Temperature Alert), AUX-RUNTIME (Auxiliary Heat Runtime Alert), BLOWN-FUSE (HVAC Control Board Fuse Blown), COOL-FAIL (Cool Not Reaching Set Temperature), and 3 more.

Error code SCHEDULE-OVERRIDE also appears on 5 other Ecobee models: ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced with Radar Occupancy Sensor and Large Touchscreen, ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium with Siri and Alexa Built-In, Air Quality Monitor, and SmartSensor Included, ecobee SmartThermostat with Voice Control and Alexa Built-In, ecobee3 Lite Smart Thermostat, ecobee4 Smart Thermostat. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.