Best Thermostats

You don’t actually need to be at home to control the temp. Install the Total Connect Comfort app and use Wi-Fi to change the temperature at your home or fix the schedule from your office, car, or condo. Additionally, keep track of your domestic climate and fix the emergencies without having to rush back in.

Even better; Honeywell is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, which means you can adjust the temp by a simple voice command. No need to get up from the sofa and use the touchscreen at all. This thermostat fits a modern smart home like a glove.

Installing Honeywell is easy, and you don’t have to be a thermostat expert to do it. Just follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and you’re good. Don’t forget that it requires a 5-wire connection, as this could be a problem for some households.

As this thermostat is user focused, it’s a real find for a family with elder members. The touchscreen is amazingly easy to read, and the entire system can be used without being tech savvy.

Overall, the Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostat lives up to each and every expectation of a smart home owner.

The app's interface is another example of how something so simple can be so effective. For instance, the app changes the color of its background to let you know at a single glance whether your home system is heating or cooling. It also sends you alerts whenever the wireless thermostat detects inconvenient or extreme changes in temperature or humidity.

Finally, the app automatically adjusts between the cooling and the heating mode in order to keep the user as comfortable as possible. It's HVAC compatibility coverage is superb. On top of it, the model's also compatible with iPhone, iPad, any Android device, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit (the c-wire is required), Google assistant and wink smart home platforms.

All in all, we would recommend the Emerson Sensi wireless thermostat to just about any customer who is looking to get as many convenient features as possible for the most affordable price. Plus, the model's sleek, minimalist design will look great on any wall.

With app out of the way, we reckon it wouldn't hurt to talk about some of the more basic and general features and characteristics of this model. The one seemingly small thing that we really like is the real-time clock. This clock keeps track of the time and date, so it automatically adjusts to the daylight savings time.

Plus, you won't have to reconfigure the settings in the events of power failure or Internet connection loss. The moment it gets back online, the thermostat will continue with the usual schedule without requiring any interference on your part.

But the most noteworthy feature is probably the so-called SMART Response. In short, this function enables the thermostat to predict the amount of time your heating or cooling system takes to reach the programmed temperature settings. That means you won't have to waste your time calculating whether the system will be able to reach the temperature in time as the feature will do it for you, ensuring the desired at the time you set.

In conclusion, the Honeywell RTH6580WF will prove to be a good fit for anyone who would like to have as much control over the environment in their household as possible but without paying an exorbitant price.

One thing that we can definitely say about this model is that it absolutely does not disappoint as far as compatibility is concerned. The model works perfectly fine with the standard gas, oil, and electric furnaces. It is compatible with central air conditioners. You can pair the thermostat with 2-wire hot water systems or millivolt systems and have full control over them.

Of course, just like any other similar device, the Orbit 83521 works with the absolute majority of central heating and cooling systems. But it is also compatible with heat pumps that work without auxiliary/backup heat, which isn't something we can say about the majority of the model's competition.

On the functionality front, the device in question incorporates enough features to go around. Naturally, there's the usual 7-day programming setting that comes with 4 program periods a day.

There's also the so-called Early Start mode, the mode that makes sure that the temperature you want will be reached by the time that you've set. Using this mode, you'll be able to create and maintain a comfortable environment in your home, regardless of your definition of comfortable.

One last thing before we conclude the review is the model's seemingly basic but surprisingly unique Copy and Paste feature. The feature streamlines programming as you won't have to waste your time setting the same schedule for each day of the week.

In other words, the Orbit 83521 makes the often complicated interactions between the cooling/heating systems and the thermostat simple and straightforward. The model looks good and it doesn't disappoint in any other important area.

As your routine is different during the weekdays and the weekend, so should be the temperature at your home. Why waste electricity and get the costly bills when you can set up the separate heating schedules for the two parts of the week? Honeywell has thought of that and lets you set up the temps as you need it and when you need it.

But that’s not all; you are free to program for the 4 periods per day. Whether you’re asleep or awake, at home or work, this thermostat is ready to take orders. You don’t really need the added heat while you’re away at the office, right? Honeywell is really flexible in this aspect, so you can tailor your indoor climate to the max.

If you think of it, life is much more than keeping track of your thermostat’s battery. This model will automatically remind you about the battery charge as well as filter change. But don’t worry, the batteries will last longer than in your previous thermostat (if you had one before, of course).

In case of a power outage, Honeywell will not forget the settings. Everything will be safely stored in its memory, not causing you any trouble.

Summing up, this programmable thermostat is a simple yet effective temperature manager for your home.