Looking to buy a new smart thermostat, or upgrade your current model? There’s a lot of factors to consider, such as wifi connectivity, compatibility, and energy efficiency. Selecting the right model can make you massive savings in the long run.
Honeywell offers a wide range of different color thermostats that allow you to control your home’s heating on-the-go. Whether you’re after special features like geofencing or Amazon Alexa compatibility, or simply a user friendly and cost effective model, Honeywell has the perfect thermostat for you, at a price tag you’ll love. If you’re looking to cut costs, but aren’t bothered about wifi, a model like the T6 Pro offers flexible programming on a secure network, without wifi connectivity. For the more tech-savvy, Honeywell offers wifi thermostats like the Home 6580WF, which is fully controllable through a mobile app. Honeywell’s energy star certified thermostats will fit perfectly in your home- the 9585WF1004 even lets you personalize your thermostat’s display color to match your color scheme!
This guide will give you an overview of fifteen of the best smart color thermostats on the market, followed by a buyer’s guide and FAQ. Choosing the perfect smart thermostat has never been easier!
The Best Honeywell Wifi Smart Color Thermostats of 2020
1. Honeywell Home 9585WF1004
Description
The 9585WF1004 smart color thermostat has a bright and clear touch screen which makes it easy to use. Its color is personalizable, meaning you can change the background color to suit your color scheme! In contrast to the Google Nest thermostat, which has an unchanging bright orange color, this thermostat can be set to any color you choose. The color personalizable screen displays the daily weather forecast as well as the indoor and outdoor humidity. It offers a wide range of flexible programming options and is smart home integrated- working with Amazon Alexa, Microsoft Cortana, Google home assistant, and more. This makes the 9585WF1004 easy to set and read. This smart color thermostat provides you with monthly energy reports and advice on how to reduce your energy bill, enabling you to monitor your energy usage and cut costs. This color touchscreen thermostat also has smart alerts, which give you filter change reminders, temperature notifications, wifi connection alerts, and much more.
Pros
- Wifi compatible
- Color personalizable
- Flexible programming
- Color touch screen display
- Star certified energy
Cons
- Doesn’t offer auto home and away modes like some other color thermostats
2. Honeywell Home T9
Description
The Home T9 smart thermostats allow you to choose the temperature in specific rooms. This high-end model has room sensors with strong signals and a 200ft range, which can be placed anywhere in the house. The room sensor technology can even automatically detect which rooms people are in, and adjust the temperature accordingly. The T9 is also a smart thermostat, meaning you can adjust your home’s temperature remotely. This smart color thermostat is simple to install yourself. Its power adapter (included) is a low voltage and easy installation alternative to a c wire (common wire).
Pros
- Easy self-installation
- Room sensors
- Automatic home and away scheduling
- Room sensors
- Multi room heating and cooling system
Cons
- More complex interface than other smart thermostats
3. Honeywell Home 6580WF
Description
The Home 6580WF is perfect for anyone seeking easy maximum flexibility from their color thermostat. This model has a large backlit display that is clear and easy to read, for optimum user experience. It has 7-day, 4 periods per day flexible programming. This smart thermostat is controllable remotely via a choice of two apps- the Total Connect Comfort app or the Honeywell Home app. You can choose which app suits you best. It is also compatible with voice control assistant devices and home hubs (like Amazon Alexa and Google Home). It is so easy to install that anyone can do it! This energy-efficient Honeywell color thermostat sends out alerts (air filter change reminders, heat notifications, and wifi connection alerts) as well as suggestions for reducing your energy usage, therefore saving you money.
Pros
- User friendly
- Large and clear display
- HVAC system
- Energy star certified
- Choice of two apps
- Straightforward installation
Cons
- Perhaps too big of a display for someone seeking sleekness and discretion
4. Honeywell Home T5
Description
The T5 thermostat also works with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Home Assistant, and Microsoft Cortana. As well as providing you with useful notifications, it allows 7-day, 4 periods per day flexible programming. Unlike the smart thermostats above, however, the Home T5 uses Geofencing technology to change the temperature of your home through your location. By keeping track of your mobile phone’s location, this smart thermostat adjusts temperatures accordingly, making sure that your house is the perfect heat, just when you need it to be. This user friendly model also uses adaptive recovery, meaning it learns how long it takes to achieve the right temperature and automatically uses this information to achieve the perfect warmth at the perfect time. It also has auto-change from heating to cooling, meaning it can either heat or cool your house depending on the necessary temperature. In terms of appearance, this color thermostat has a small, sleek backlit display screen, which is ideal for anyone who wants a discreet-looking smart thermostat to blend into their home. These thermostats require a c wire.
Pros
- Geofencing support
- Adaptive recovery
- Auto change-over from heat to cool
- HVAC system
Cons
- Small display not ideal for the visually impaired or anyone wanting a clearer display from a distance
- Requires a common wire (a c wire)
5. Honeywell Home Lyric T6
Description
The Home Lyric T6 has a simple and sleek display, with a clear backlit screen. Like the T5, it also uses geofencing. This can help you save energy while you’re away, as your thermostat can detect when you’re nowhere near your home and prevent unnecessarily heating your house. Like many other smart thermostats, the Lyric T6 offers flexible scheduling. Through the Honeywell app, you can view and change your thermostat’s temperature, program a weekly schedule, or choose to let the model respond automatically. The automatic feature is ideal for anyone who’s always on the go, or for those of us who’d prefer to sit back and let the technology do the work! This wifi-enabled color thermostat is designed to work with the heating and cooling stages of your existing system so is compatible with most existing energy sources.
Pros
- Simple display
- Location tracking technology
- Universal compatibility
Cons
- All programming is done through the app, which is perhaps not ideal for technophobes!
6. Honeywell Pro 8000
Description
Like the Lyric T6, this programmable smart thermostat works with most system types, making it a suitable addition to most homes. It is compatible with voice control technology, such as Amazon Alexa, and easy to integrate into already existing home hubs. The Pro 8000’s small and sleek display shows the time and the indoor and outdoor temperature, without you having to trawl through menus to find information. This model provides indoor humidification and dehumidification, as well as ventilation control, without an outdoor air sensor. It also sends you notifications (via email) about temperature change, humidity, and loss of wifi connection, enabling you to keep a close eye on your home’s temperature and humidity levels. This color thermostat is a steal, as it offers high performance capability at a bargain price tag.
Pros
- Universal application
- Provides indoor humidification, dehumidification, and ventilation
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- The small display can be undesirable
7. Honeywell Home 7560E
Description
The Home 7560E provides flexible programming, which allows you to set the schedule for individual days, weekends, or the whole week. This wifi enabled smart thermostat has an extra-large backlit display, which conveniently shows the time, the current room temperature, and temperature setpoint simultaneously. This color thermostat has smart response learning, ensuring accurate cooling and heating times. It also sends you necessary alerts, such as when it’s time to change your air filter, or when your display is low on battery. In the event of a power outage, this model retains your programming information, saving you having to re-program. It is simple to install, with a UWP mounting system. Its uniform wiring also makes future upgrades straightforward, particularly compared to other thermostats which are considerably harder to upgrade or change.
Pros
- HVAC system
- Memory retained in the event of a power outage
- Extra-large, easy to use display
- Smart response learning
Cons
- A large display may be a con for some people
8. Honeywell Home 7600
Description
Like the smart thermostat above, the Home 7600 also has a large, backlit, color touch screen display. Its sleek screen shows the current room temperature and setpoint simultaneously. It has smart response technology to ensure effective and efficient heating control in your home, as well as auto-change between heating and cooling. This means your thermostat can readjust your house’s temperature without you even having to think about it! Though it isn’t wifi compatible, this price tag friendly model offers 7-day programming, with up to 4 periods per day (wake, leave, return, sleep). Its display can be powered by either battery or wired into a power source, giving you flexibility. This color thermostat is compatible with most heating and cooling systems plus heat pumps, though it doesn’t work with electric baseboard heat (120-240 volt).
Pros
- Sleek display
- Compatible with most heating and cooling systems
- Great value for money
Cons
- Doesn’t work with electric baseboard heat
- Not wifi enabled
9. Honeywell Home 8500
Description
The Home 8500 smart thermostat has a color backlit display that is easy to use and read, even in low or no lighting. It displays the temperature, set temperature, and the time (which can be set to automatically adjust for daylight savings time). Through the display menu, you can program a schedule for every day of the week, with four separate periods per day. This programming is retained on the device, even if the power cuts out, making this model perfect for areas that experience regular power outages. It has smart response technology, which ensures a consistent temperature is achieved exactly when you want it. This color smart thermostat works with conventional and pump systems up to 2H/2C, meaning that it is one thermostat for nearly every application.
Pros
- Universal application
- Precise and consistent heat control
- Daylight saving time setting
Cons
- Not the cheapest model on the market
- Not wifi enabled
10. Honeywell T6 Pro
Description
The T6 Pro smart thermostat is a Z Wave Plus certified model, meaning it uses Z waves to communicate wirelessly through smart technology. Its backlit display shows the current and set temperature, as well as the time and the humidity. It is capable of controlling three heat and two cool stages of heat pump (including dual fuel heat pump systems) and two heat and two cool stages of a conventional system. Despite its impressive capability, the T6 Pro is one of the easiest smart thermostats to install and can be either powered by three AA batteries or hardwired. Once installed, it’s controllable by all z-wave compliant controllers that can connect to thermostat devices. A C wire is not required for this smart thermostat. It is also fully encrypted with the latest z-wave 5.0 chipset encryption, making it the ideal choice for anyone concerned with cybersecurity and privacy.
Pros
- Cyber secure
- Easy to install, with c wire or batteries
- Humidity monitoring
- Batteries included
Cons
- Not wi fi compatible
11. Honeywell Home 8560
Description
The Home 8560 thermostat provides flexible programming, with the option to set a schedule for the whole week, 5-2 day week, or for individual days. The model has a color touch screen display with a cool blue color backlight, which makes it easy to see in all lights, and displays the current temperature and indoor humidity simultaneously. It uses smart response learning to ensure a consistent heat. The thermostat learns how long it takes to heat your home and adjusts its timings accordingly. This highly rated model is compatible with most systems and is powered by batteries.
Pros
- Universal compatibility
- Response learning
- Backlit touchscreen thermostat
Cons
- Batteries need to be bought separately
- Not wifi enabled
12. Honeywell Home 6360
Description
Like some of the others listed here, the Home 6360 thermostat isn’t wi fi enabled. It does, however, offer flexible programming, with the options of 5-2 day or one week program options. It uses response learning to learn your heating and cooling times, to deliver the perfect temperature consistently. This model has a large backlit display, which shows the current room temperature and setpoint simultaneously, as well as the time. The real-time clock adjusts for daylight savings time and can be displayed as either a 12 or 24 hour clock. This thermostat requires 2 AA batteries and comes with a UWP mounting system which makes installation straightforward.
Pros
- Brilliant value for money
- Easy to install
- Auto heating and cooling
Cons
- Batteries not included
- Not wifi enabled
13. Honeywell 8580
Description
The 8580 is a wifi enabled smart thermostat that enables you to control your heating and cooling on-the-go, via smartphone, tablet, or computer. The 8580 thermostat can be programmed and controlled using a free app for Apple and Andriod devices. It offers 7-day programming, with 4 program periods per day, allowing you to save energy (and therefore money) when you don’t need your home heated. This smart thermostat uses a secure network and automatically downloads software updates. It also uses response technology to achieve consistently accurate heating. This model has a large and easy-to-read display, which is battery powered (batteries included). This smart thermostat requires a type c wire and is not compatible with electric baseboard heat (120/240V).
Pros
- Smart response technology
- Secure network
- Batteries included
Cons
- C wire required
14. Honeywell 8732WF5018 Lyric
Description
The Lyric 8732WF5018 thermostat is a wifi enabled HVAC system (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system), which works with other home hub devices, like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Microsoft Cortana for the optimum heating and cooling of your home. As opposed to a programmable thermostat, this wifi model’s key feature is geofencing technology. Using your mobile phone’s location, it adjusts temperatures, ensuring comfort at home, and savings when you’re away. Settings are monitored and adjusted using the Lyric mobile app. Installation is also explained in the app. The smart cues feature sends you maintenance notifications and extreme conditions alerts, which ensure you can keep your home running smoothly. No batteries are required for this color thermostat, which has a small and neat display, perfect for blending seamlessly into your decor.
Pros
- Heating and cooling capability
- Geofencing support
- Small, inconspicuous display
- Wifi enabled
Cons
- Installation walked through in-app, so not ideal for the less tech-savvy
15. Honeywell Focuspro
Description
The Focuspro is a sensor-powered HVAC system that comes with everything you need to relocate or upgrade to a programmable thermostat without running new wires. It comes with wireless outdoor motion sensors, a RedLinK internet gateway for remote access, or wireless adapters for use with TrueZONE panels. This dual fuel enabled model is quick to install. As well as indoor and set temperatures, the Focuspro can display both outdoor temperature and humidity. This smart thermostat has 1 year battery life (battery included) and gives a 2 month low battery warning.
Pros
- Quick to install
- Dual fuel enabled
- Wireless
- Wifi enabled
- Heating and cooling ability
Cons
- All the equipment in this kit may not be necessary if you’re looking to buy an entirely new smart thermostat
- Not touch screen
Buyers’ Guide: Considerations when buying a Honeywell Wifi Smart Color Thermostat
Installation
Ease of installation is a key factor to consider when buying a thermostat. Even for the less handy of us, a thermostat shouldn’t be too tricky to install. The manufacturer ought to provide illustrated instructions that guide you clearly through every step. It should be easy to spot which wires go where- there are often labels you can apply to your wires to avoid confusion. Though the wires should be color co-ordinated, it’s a good idea to take a photo of your old thermostat for reference before you remove it.
Remote Access
Remote access is a helpful feature, as it allows you to control your smart color thermostat no matter where you are. As long as you have a wifi connection, remote access allows you to monitor and adjust your thermostat, therefore saving you energy and money in the long-term. Many smart thermostats, like those listed above, are wifi enabled, meaning you can control your smart thermostat using your phone or mobile device. Others use z wave technology, allowing you to control your heating remotely using any z wave compliant controller.
Interface
The user interface is another feature to take into consideration. Though most are backlit for easy reading even in low light, screen display sizes can differ. It’s important to choose a display style that best suits you, considering what information you want your thermostat to display, and how large you want it to be displayed to you. While newer and more sophisticated devices are often more difficult to use, a smart color thermostat should be user friendly and able to convey key information concisely. Color can also be a feature to consider, with models like the Honeywell Home 9585WF1004 offering color personalization to match in with the decor of any particular room. If you’re looking for a thermostat that will blend seamlessly into your decor, color may be a priority along with the overall appearance of your thermostat.
Connectivity
To ensure you get the most from your smart thermostat, you may want to make sure that it can connect to your mobile devices and your internet. As discussed above, this will enable you to control your home’s temperature remotely, often from multiple devices. Connectivity with geofencing technology (features on some of the Honeywell models listed above) makes your heating practically automatic, by programming your heating (and cooling) schedule in relation to your proximity from home. If you already have smart home technology, such as an Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, you may also want to opt for a smart thermostat that is compatible with voice control devices.
FAQs
1. What is the best Honeywell WIFI thermostat?
Honeywell offers a range of different color smart thermostats, which vary in price and special features.
Considering its user interface, connectivity, and ease of installation, the Home Lyric T6 is the best Honeywell wifi thermostat. With a simple backlit display, this color thermostat is compatible with Amazon Alexa and other voice control technology, and controllable through the Honeywell app. The combination of (optional) geofencing and smart technology makes this smart thermostat the ideal choice for anyone looking to save energy and money. Its technology ensures your home will be reliably and consistently heated, but only when you need it to be!
2. What is the best WIFI smart thermostat?
Though the Nest Learning Thermostat is often the go-to choice when looking for a wifi smart thermostat, Honeywell offers alternatives to the Nest with similar features and capabilities for a cheaper price. Whether the bold round design or the price tag isn’t for you, you don’t have to go for a nest thermostat! Like the nest thermostat, the Honeywell 8580 allows you to control your home wherever you are, whatever the time of day! Using the free app on any Apple or Android device, this smart thermostat is a great alternative to the nest, because it offers 7 day programming, with four periods per day. It uses a secure network, and even automatically downloads software updates, meaning you don’t need to worry about keeping your program running at maximum capacity. It provides excellent ease of use, with a battery-powered backlit touchscreen display that makes your key information easily accessible. The 8580 smart thermostat also has a competitive price tag, compared to other wifi touch screen thermostats on the market. It’s easy to integrate into your existing home automation system (it can be controlled by Amazon Alexa and other voice control hubs), providing everything you need, whether it’s heating or cooling your home.
It must be pointed out that this smart thermostat requires a type c wire, and is not compatible with electric baseboard heat. For a wifi enabled smart thermostat that is suitable for any existing system, the Honeywell Pro 8000 is a great choice, as it is almost universally applicable.
3. How do I connect my Honeywell thermostat to WIFI?
Connecting your wireless thermostat to wifi couldn’t be more straightforward. All you need to get set up is your Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Wireless Network Key (Password), which can be found on the back of your wireless router.
Depending on which particular model you’ve opted for, you will have to download the mobile app onto your phone, tablet, or computer, following the instructions provided with your thermostat. Through the app, you can connect your device to a wireless network. Once connected, you’re away! Your wireless smart thermostat is ready to use on your phone, or with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa.
4. Is a smart thermostat worth it?
It is commonly acknowledged among experts that within a year, a smart thermostat will pay for itself. What do they mean by this?
Well, experts argue that massive savings can be made with these thermostats. While older models may have basic programming functions, the flexibility of smart thermostats means that your heating can be personalized accurately to fit your needs, even taking into account heating and cooling times in each room. With new heating technology, you can ensure that no energy (and therefore money) is wasted. In short, though a new thermostat may require an upfront cost, in the medium and long term, you’ll save enough money to make the initial cost worth it.
Smart thermostats are also easier to manage than their older predecessors. Rather than squinting at a dim display screen in a cupboard, say hello to monitoring your heating conveniently and swiftly from your phone, giving you more time to enjoy your perfectly heated home!
