Environmental Control Unit
How to pronounce: 
ɪnˌvaɪərənˈmɛntl kənˈtrəʊl ˈjuːnɪt  
        
    
 
												    
						    
						Definition:
			ECU for short. Devices or systems that enable individuals to control various electronic devices (e.g. lights, televisions, telephones, music players, door openers, security systems, and kitchen appliances) in their environment through a variety of alternative access methods, such as switches or voice access.
