Customer Ratings & Reviews

I took this back because Inwanted a simpler set up and functionality.

This thermostat has made my life a bit easier. In my house, the thermostat is on the first floor while my office is on the second floor. Now I can use my phone to control the temperature so I don't have to run up and down the stairs all the time. It's also easy to program. Installation was easy since I already had a "C" wire in place that provides the power this needs. It also looks nice - clean and modern but not like some kind of spacehsip.

Have used an earlier similar Wi-Fi Honeywell Thermostat installed in our business locations for a several years which has been a tremendous asset in temperature management and cost savings. We had issues with employees and customers changing the settings on our previous manual thermostats. With the Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat, you can simply set a password that keeps others from changing your thermostat program on the front panel. You can of course enter your password at the thermostat to access the menus. What I truly like about the Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostat is the ability to manage simply from your mobile, tablet or computer (love the fact you can use any of your devices and not locked into a Mobil App). The new RTH9585 Thermostat also has Voice Control. Your Local weather forecast is shown on the display panel, Kudos for adding this helpful feature! Big Plus of the Wi-Fi App or Internet interface is the ability to manage all your thermostats from one App Menu. Now I can manage both home and business sites from one menu! Thermostat has a wide range of scheduling modes, you can set occupancy mode for businesses, as well as Smart-Response Learning which learns to set optimal temperature control. The Honeywell Network is secure and has been highly stable for the years we have been using the Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostat technology. Instructions for installation are simple and clear to follow. Do read the specs and requirements for the unit. Love our Honeywell, been serving us well for years. P.S. For the decorators you can change the screen background color to match your decor, which is quite cool.

The Honeywell Smart Color internet connected thermostat is a well designed device with an astetically pleasing and very user friendly user interface. You can choose a variety of colors for the led display to Match your decor. Programming is a breeze. You need to first set up an account with Honeywell. The guided setup will walk you through creating a schedule for your home, you can also choose manual mode. You will also be asked what type of system you have, usually this is not a problem unless you have a split combo unit like me! Mine is a heating pump with a gas pack for heat..hmm what works for that? Forced air! If I choose heat pump heat comes on when the themostat says cool. After you have the right settings the themostat works flawlessly. You will either have to install the thermostat yourself or have a heating and air tech do it. The installation is very easy. There are also videos on YouTube. You need to have a power wire, the "C" wire if you don't you will have to use one of many solution for this. Honeywell has support to help. This themostat is internet connected there is an Android and iPhone app as well as an Alexa skill for remote control of the device. Voice control with your Amazon Alexa enabled device is cool! (That was a themostat pun) The device also shows the current indoor and outdoor temp and humidity on the home screen. I really like this it is a vast upgrade from our manual themostat and I no longer have to change the temp on waking and leaving my home with the added plus of being able to set the temp if I am coming home early from my smart phone.

Geek squad technician could not connect my smart thermostat

I Wanted remote access so I decided to go with Nest

The Honeywell smart thermostat is very easy to install, took around 20 min. and easy to program and understand the menu. I replaced an old non-smart Honeywell thermostat with this so I can use the smart features that comes with it. Make sure you have the 'C' wire to connect this thermostat if you are replacing an old one as they do not need it. Connecting to Wi-Fi was a breeze. You need to register this with Honeywell to use the remote access feature. I can control the thermostat from anywhere now using the mobile app or from a PC. This is very slick in design and you can select the color you want on the screen to match your decor. Scheduling temperature changes is very easy and very efficient. The unit can be programmed for different days and hours. You can see the current temperature in the middle of the screen. This thermostat can be paired with your existing home hub like Samsung Connect Home, Amazon Echo or Google Hub, etc. so that you can use your voice to control the thermostat. Another cool feature is the fan only mode which can be used to circulate the air without the A/C or the heater being turned on. The controls and touch screen is very intuitive and responsive. I really like the automatic software update that happens at night without any interruptions. Overall, a very compact and nice thermostat with smart features and I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an updated from their old systems.

Honeywell is undoubtedly one of the most reliable thermostat companies. You can choose different background colors, and installation is a breeze with the included clear instructions. The thermostat shows both interior and exterior temperature and humidity--an add-on from previous Honeywell thermostats. Another nifty feature is fan only mode. It'll randomly run the fan only without a need to have A/C or heating. This is good for air circulation or to just refresh the house. As with other wireless thermostats, this one uses annapp and if you already had another Honeywell, you can just add it to your Honeywell risk comfort app and control both thermostats from one app. The thermostat is small and intrusive. It's sleek and elegant so it blend in well to any house wall. I'm satisfied overall. Easy to program and operate.

I have to say, I was very nervous about the initial set-up for this item. Wiring doesn't always go my way, but after watching a video from Honeywell and reading through their instructions, I felt moderately confident that I could manage this. I had the "C" wire that is so important for use with this system. I was able to basically remove my old thermostat and copy the wiring for the new one and set-up turned out to be pretty straightforward. I love that that I can control the thermostat even when I'm away from home. This isn't as big a deal in the winter for me, but in the summer being able to adjust my thermostat before I get home when it's 100 degrees outside should be very nice. I also have a Google Home, so if I'm feeling especially lazy I can tell Google to make an adjustment. I'm also a fan of the overall design of this thermostat. It's very sleek and up-to-date. The color change background is a cool extra feature that shows an attention to detail. My one issue (and it's really not a big one) is the touch screen. I'm used to smartphones, which are pretty sensitive and require very little pressure. This screen requires a bit more pressure to get it to respond. But again, this was a small thing and did not at all inhibit use.

It is an easy to install and use product, Great product .

I was looking for something to replace the ancient thermostat in an older home. This was a great option. But because it was an older home, I needed an adapter to provide the power required through a C wire. It was not difficult to install and looks great. The color options allow you to change the display face to more closely match your décor or for readability of the face of the thermostat. Controlling the temperatures was easy also. Through the Android (or iOS) app you have control over most of the functions of the thermostat. In addition, through the Wifi connectivity, you can control it using Alexa or Google Home through voice controls. It is easy to make temperature adjustments or schedule changes using these apps. I also liked that it provided humidity information for the interior. I use humidifiers in my home and like for the humidity to stay within a specific range for the comfort of my family. This allows me to monitor that more closely. Overall, with the exception of the adapter for the C wire, the package contained everything I needed and I consider this thermostat to be well worth the price.

The big draw of this generation of the smart Honeywell thermostat is its smartphone app integration. The previous version of this line would work with Wink and I think a few other home automations, but the interactivity was really limited. For this version, it is just a straight Wi-Fi thermostat with functionality through the Honeywell app. The big selling points on this would be, get notifications when the temperature in the house is above or below certain thresholds, the benefit of this is obvious. Also being able to control the temperature of the house when you are away. Besides this, it just uses the internet connectivity for showing weather information on the display and I guess possibly using the outside temperature via internet for a few things like when to run certain heat pump functions. Other than that it is like most other programmable units, with schedules, auto switchover from heat/cooling, etc. Looks nice on the wall and you can customize the colors on the touchscreen.

I've been really pleased with how well this thermostat had worked. I'm coming from an old programmable thermostat so, having the ability to change the temperature from where ever I am is great. Set up: it is fairly easy, just connect a few wires and the thermostat walls you through a pretty straight forward setup process. Nothin was overly difficult. I would recommend, if you're installing yourself, to figure out beforehand exactly what kind of heading and cooling system you have. Functionality: the thermostat really does do a lot. You can do everything you need, change temp, set schedule, etc. Right on the thermostat or do the same thing from the app from anywhere. I've even connected mine too my smart things hub to automate the temp settings when I leave and run my routines. The Honeywell app could use some cosmetic updates but, it functions well and is very easy to navigate. Overall a great product and a good edition to a smart home, especially if you have Smart Things.

The product my home needed, this thermostat is simply awesome. I am beyond happy with the design of the Honeywell brand smart thermostat compared to my old digital one. I have already noticed my furnace running less as it actually shuts it off at the desired temperature. Install was simple once I installed the recommend C wire. The mounting bracket happened to use my exact same holes as my last one, so no new holes. Wiring was simple plug and play, no guessing at all. The Wi-Fi functionality is the best part, outside vs inside temperatures are a nice touch. I also like the humidity level in the home being displayed, great info to have on tap. Android application and registration is painless, it just works, and it is nice to see. Positives: Easy install Looks awesome Customizable color Saves money Wi-Fi connected Scheduled temperatures I have zero negatives. Forget the Nest, fly to the Honeywell. Yes, that was corny, but honestly, this is a great buy!

This unit replaced my existing thermostat for a couple reasons. First is the cool factor. This looks great on the wall. Second, it has very easy setup and scheduling. And lastly, it is WiFi compatible. As for installation, it is pretty easy but if you are not comfortable with all the wires and depending on your systems there could be eight, call someone who knows. It is however very simple because the unit comes with labels for your existing wiring so as long as you're not replacing a thermostat from the 70's an average DIY person should be able to do this. I was up and running in about 7 minutes. No kidding. This unit was smaller that its predecessor so I did have to do some touch up painting. You do have to use a web browser to register it so you can control it remotely but that was straightforward as well as joining to WiFi. It is easy to program following the guide or you can do it manually. Overall this is a great device and I will be adding another to my second floor.

I need to start off by saying you will need a “C” wire for 24volts of AC power in order to power this thermostat, if you don’t have this then this thermostat will not work for you. Installation is very easy, install the mount and your wires which are clearly marked so you can’t make any mistakes. Once installed the unit will power up, just follow prompts to set everything up, WiFi first of course. The screen is easy to read and very intuitive. The main reason to get this thermostat is the Total Connect App that allows full customization that’s easy to do and adjust as you go along. You can also adjust your system from wherever you are via the app which is nothing short of amazing. It will also work with voice control which is more and more a must. For a great thermostat that will do all you need and help you become more energy efficient you can’t go wrong, the only reason it doesn’t get 5 stars in my opinion is because it can’t be installed in all applications due to the necessity of having the “C” wire.

Honeywell thermostat Model RTH9585WF. This thermostat is smaller than it looks on the box, or on the website. It measures 4-1/2"W, 3-1/2"H, and 7/8"D. If you're replacing an old thermostat that's larger, and most are, you may need to touch up the paint around it. The screw holes on my last 2 thermostats lined up, this one was no different. Mounting the back plate I discovered it is very thin and flimsy. With barely enough force to keep the thermostat on the wall the back plate deforms. It's not a huge deal but if you're overly picky this will bug you. When viewed from the side you can clearly see that the thermostat back plate is warping. I tried backing the screws off until the warp is gone. When I get them backed out far enough to stop the warp the thermostat will no longer stay level and is then moved around by the wiring attached, or when you touch it. Setup went as expected, easy and understandable. My wiring matched exactly what would be expected and no tags were necessary for wiring. My wiring was a little thicker than what the connector likes, but allowed for installation and kept the wire held tight. The thermostat has no battery backup. It is run completely from your system. You MUST have a "C" wire, or use the jumper to fake the "C" wire. With the fake setting certain things are disabled with the fan. I would recommend you investigate if you have a "C" wire before purchasing. If not, consider having your system updated to include one. I didn't find in the manual where it stated if the program you setup is backed up in non-volatile memory or located in the Honeywell account you have to create. Either way is fine as long as the setting are stored someplace. The top buttons are very close to the top so my big fingers have a hard time touching them, they could be just a little bigger so people with larger hands wouldn't have to turn their finger sideways to touch the button. But that's an issue with my fingers, not the display, I have hard time with my phone as well. As with all other Honeywell thermostats they have left out the swing setting. Something that is very important to keep your AC from cycling on and off 10 times an hour. What they did do is make the internal temperature indicator very slow to respond. This will act like a swing setting but is not adjustable. The offset on the internal temperature and humidity display can be adjusted to match what the actual temperature and humidity are. The outside temperature is coming from a local source via the internet, but the location is not selectable. This makes it close but not real since where they are getting it is different from my house by as much as 7 degrees. This morning it was off by 7 degrees, this afternoon it was only off by 2 degrees. As long as you look at this as an average for the area, it's fine. It can do auto changeover. This is a must at my house. It can be in the 50's in the morning and then hit 98° in the afternoon. The phone App works great so far. However it does not have the same layout as the thermostat, why? The App for Android, iPhone, and iPad all have different layouts, again why? You can also log into the thermostat from your computer, just log into your account and the thermostat will show up. But again, different layout. I would really like to point out, this layout difference is not a big deal as you will no doubt find the device you want to control it with and learn that layout. But to have a real display on the thermostat and not have all devices look and feel the same is just poor programming. Just know that what you see on your device will not look like the thermostat. The information will be the same but displayed differently. On a note of curiosity, when I downloaded the App it said in-app purchase. When I opened it there was a brief screen that said something about use and control. When I logged into my account that went away. I've tried to look it up and find nothing about purchasing this App. Everyplace I look says the App is free. Maybe it's not free if you don't have the Honeywell account? This is my 4th Honeywell thermostat. 2 of the others died and were replaced by Honeywell, not fast, as a matter of fact it took them close to 4 months to replace them, but they did replace them. The other one was taken out of service because of the lack of a swing setting. To date all Honeywell thermostats have been removed and replaced by other brands. All because of the missing swing setting. I'm very hopeful that the slow response to the temperature will allow this one to work correctly. I enjoy so many of the features, it would be a real shame to have to remove this one because of a missing setting. I have asked Honeywell directly about the missing swing setting. They have no intention of adding it. Some manufactures still have this feature, but not Honeywell. Honeywell has gone to comfort over energy savings. They do include a pre programmed energy saving program, but you may not be comfortable in your home using it. I miss the days of Energy Star rated thermostats. In order for them to get an Energy Star rating they had to include a swing setting. But that endorsement was abandoned, so now, if you want a swing setting, you are limited on what you can get.

What a great Wifi thermostat. I had a different brand in an older house, and prefer this one. I like the big screen and ease of use. No problem connecting with Alexa either!! Install was easy, product feels well made and performs as advertised...what more could you ask for?

Installation is easy if you take your time and match up the wires on your old thermostat with the new ones. I found that the holes in the wall were the same for the new thermostat as they were for the old so I suspect most installations will not require drilling new holes. I will give some detail that might help you if you do choose this thermostat which can work in a simple or more advanced mode. It also has WiFi built in so you can control it from anywhere. This is a very well designed smart thermostat. It is easier to install than you might think. So don’t be afraid to tackle the job yourself. It can be programmed in a simple manner or you can use more advanced programming functions. All the installation and programming information is included in a very professional document. You get both a quick start guide and a more detailed installation and user guide. One big plus is this unit does not use a battery. My current thermostat was a Trane branded unit with a rather dim black/white display and did use a battery for power. When the display got dim, you knew to put in more batteries. This always puzzled me since a furnace normally has a 24 VAC power connection that can easily be utilized to power the thermostat. Rest assured this thermostat does not need the battery as it does use this common power feed. Before you install the thermostat you will remove the cover off your old thermostat and take a photo so that you have a reference – this is all pointed out in the super easy instructions. Depending on if your furnace is single or two stage there will be 5 or 7 wires probably. The guide will take you through making the correct connections from your old thermostat to this new super bright color display. Here’s a tip if you have a Trane furnace with a Trane battery operated thermostat: you won’t see a wire labeled ‘C’ (which is the 24 VAC I mentioned. Instead you will see a connection to a ‘B’ terminal on your old thermostat. Don’t worry, take a quick look at your furnace (remove just the cover), and you will see the wires coming from the furnace to the thermostat. There will be a wire labeled ‘B/C’. This will most likely be blue in color and will be the wire you see connected to the thermostat labeled ‘B’. On your new Honeywell thermostat you will not see a ‘B’ terminal but you will see a ‘C’ terminal and that’s where this wire will go. All the others will be named identical on both thermostats. The guide was not clear on this point so I’m putting it down here. There are YouTube videos and other references you can find in addition to the provided installation guide to cover all kinds of furnaces including heat pumps and gas or oil fired. Another tip, be sure when connecting to the new thermostat that you push the wire fully into the appropriate connector, you will feel it pop in. If you want your furnace person to do this, they can swap the thermostats in less than 10 minutes. It took me about 30 minutes going very carefully. Configuring your furnace is easy as this unit provides very clear setup instructions right on the display. An example is that it will ask you if you have a single stage or dual stage furnace and if you select dual stage it will even say which wires you should have hooked up. You can easily and very clearly set your heating and cooling temperatures and also can program functions for daily programming. It is very sophistacted in that if you set a start time, it will figure when to actually start the furnace or AC so that when your start time comes it will be at the temperature you set up – neat. This device is a smart device and you can connect it to your home WiFi and control it from a PC, or a cell phone. You can connect remotely or just in your house. You do need to program in a MAC address and a MAC CRC, they provide both numbers. Another cool function is that it will automatically update its firmware over the WiFi. You can customize screen colors, make holiday schedules and so forth. The comprehensive documentation makes it easy. This is one beautiful thermostat both in ease of use and functionality. I definitely recommend this one.

This is but one of Honeywell's additions to the growing number of smart and Wi-Fi Thermostats that are on the market from various companies. The installation was quick and easy, at least for me. Just take a picture of the lugs on the current thermostats base so you know for sure what wire was in what letter terminal on your existing thermostat. (After turning off the power to the HVAC at the breaker box of at the system switch.) Mine was wired as it should be with all wires on the same corresponding letter for the color of the insulation on the wire (Yellow on Y, Red on R, White on W, etc) but that may not be the same in all installations thats what the pic comes in handy. Plenty of easy helpful installation guides and videos are online to help you if needed so I wont go into that with you. Ill just say, its easy. If you can wire up a doorbell or install a smoke alarm you can do this. If you dont feel you can call up a reputable local heating and cooling company and let them do it for you. Either way in less than a half an hour you will be controlling your HVAC with the Honeywell Wi-Fi Thermostat and enjoying the convenience of making adjustments to the heat from the touch screen on the thermostat, you computer or tablet or your smartphone. And that can be done from the convenience of your chair or bed or even from work or while on vacation. Its both programmable and has the ability to learn your desires and habits to keep you comfortable all the time while it sames you money by adjusting the unit up or down when nobody is home or by the schedule you set from the unit or your computer or phone. Its super easy to use and I wish we had one of these when I was laid up after surgery for a few weeks. Then I could have adjusted the temp without going down the hall on my walker. You could even put one in the home of a family member that has mobility issues to make adjusting the heat and ac easier for them or even do it for them from you home. Its a great thing to have and dont overlook the possible rebate if you qualify and have a local utility offering one.