Honeywell WiFi Programmable Thermostat

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My husband and I have been working on controlling out energy usages when it comes to heating and cooling our home. We have installed a gas stove in the living room to cut down heating costs in the winter, but we weren’t sure what we were going to do in spring and summer. With so many allergies in our house, we tend to not open our windows… which means the air conditioner is usually turned on in late spring.

When we were offered the opportunity to try the Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat we knew that would be our answer! With access from your smart phone or other device, user-friendly scheduling options, and smart technology that knows your home’s unique heating and cooling cycles, this thermostat is going to help keep our budget on track, without compromising our comfort—what’s not to love about that?

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I was hoping to have a bunch of installation photos to share with you, but my husband surprised me by installing it while I was away at Brandcation. He did mention that the installation video, if watched all the way through, was super helpful.

Connecting the thermostat to our phone was as easy as creating an account at mytotalconnectcomfort.com and installing the app on our phone.

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Checking on the air conditions in our house gives us the ability to raise or lower the set temperature on a whim. If we know we will be gone for an extended period of time we can let the house get a little cooler (or warmer depending on the season), and about 30 minutes to an hour before we get home we can set it back to our comfort level so that it’s just right (or not uncomfortable) when we get home.

Last night I was warm in bed. Warm, but sleepy and too lazy to get out of bed to check the thermostat. I picked up my phone, logged in and was able to fix the temperature and roll back over to sleep without getting out of bed. Crazy huh?

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The Honeywell thermostat is considerably smaller than than our old one, so we still have a little patching and touch up paint to do, but it blends in well on our green wall. I’m loving how simple it is to use… to over ride a program simply push the up or down button and then it will ask you if you’d like a permanent hold, or just hold until your next scheduled temperature change.

Some other notable features to mention.

  • Custom Schedule: Typically our heat would kick on before we got up, which would heat up our room and often wake us up earlier than we wanted. We have it scheduled to turn on after everyone is up and around.
  • Convenient App: As I mentioned earlier, I can control the temperature while laying in bed! The free app lets you control your thermostat from your computer, tablet and smartphone, whether you’re across the room or around the world! Available for iOS and Android devices.
  • Touchscreen Display: You can set the color scheme of the thermostat to match the colors of your home! It also shows the current outside temp and indoor humidity!
  • Simple Setup: No new wiring needed for installation. My husband mentioned install was fairly simple. We did have 2 extra wires there were being used on our old thermostat that he never figured out where they went, but things are running smoothly.
  • Auto Alerts: Filter change reminders and extreme temperature alerts are sent to your connected devices and are displayed on the thermostat, so you’ll never miss an alert!

Be sure to check this diagram to confirm the Honeywell Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat will work with your current setup.

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Comments

  1. Jeanne S says

    Love the touchscreen!!

  2. Mary Happymommy says

    I love that it can blend in with your home’s color scheme.

  3. Lisa V. says

    I learned that you can adjust this by using a phone.

  4. Madeline Jones says

    I learned that you can access your thermostat from anywhere!

  5. Amanda Sakovitz says

    I love how the thermostat gives you auto updates!

  6. Thomas Murphy says

    I like the Smart Response temperature timing feature.

  7. Kelly D says

    I learned that this system has an indoor Humidity Sensor

  8. Colleen Boudreau says

    I learned that you can control it from anywhere.

  9. Margaret Smith says

    I learned that you can control this thermostat from anywhere.

  10. Adrienne Gordon says

    I like the Smart Response temperature timing

  11. D Schmidt says

    Visited the site and learned using the energy savings calculator I could save $426 a year using the thermostat.

  12. Jonathan Brigden says

    I learned that you can control it remotely using your phone!!

  13. Jannet Kwan says

    I loved how the Honeywell thermostat can be control from anywhere around the world.

  14. Sandra VanHoey says

    I liked that it is easy to read and easy to program

  15. Cheryl B. says

    I love that you can control the temp in your home from anywhere.

  16. Brandy Lynn says

    Learned that it’s adjustable away from home from multiple devices.

  17. Holly B says

    The ability to choose from color schemes is really neat 🙂

  18. Sarah L says

    I like that you get the outside temp as well as the inside temp.
    Thanks for the contest.

  19. Catie says

    I learned their products are available at Home Depot!

  20. Angela P says

    It has an indoor Humidity sensor that is so cool

  21. Betsy says

    i love how it’s a touchscreen

  22. I love the wifi remote access!

  23. Lauren E. says

    I love that I can set it to turn down at night. I hate getting out of bed to turn down the thermostat.

  24. BeckyM says

    I learned that you can control your thermostat from your smartphone!

  25. Ann Fantom says

    I learned that Honeywell has approximately 122,000 employees worldwide, including more than 19,000 engineers and scientists.

  26. heather eg kaufman says

    I love that the free app lets you control your thermostat from your computer, tablet and smartphone, whether you’re across the room or around the world!

  27. Debra Hall says

    i like the Indoor Humidity Sensor

  28. Candice says

    I love the Touchscreen Display and that you can customize the color.

  29. Laura says

    I think it’s pretty neat that it tells you the outside temp. And of course that you can control this from your phone. That’s a given LOL

  30. McKim says

    I learned that you can control the thermostat from anywhere.

  31. Deborah Wellenstein says

    I like that this thermostat can be controlled from anywhere.

  32. Deborah Wellenstein says

    I like the roll covers for only 99 cents. So pretty!

  33. Darlene Owen says

    I learned you can control it from anywhere.

  34. Sarah VM says

    This thermostat looks so user friendly. I really like that it shows the outside temperature. I would love to have it!

  35. Tarah says

    I also like the Wi-Fi 7-Day Programmable Touchscreen Thermostat

  36. Brynn says

    I really love the auto alert feature it comes with. Very smart

  37. Keara B. says

    I learned more about energy savings with a programmable thermostat with their “Energy Savings Calculator.” It’s neat to see how much you can save just by changing the settings a little!

  38. Erin says

    I like that it uses a touchscreen.

  39. Lindsay Y says

    I just love that you can access it on your phone no matter where you are – we always forget to turn it down when we go on vacation!

  40. Happi Shopr says

    I like being able to adjust it from anywhere.

  41. Nancy Loring says

    I learned that you can set your temp anywhere. That helps when your not at home and the day warms up you can lower your temp in your house.

  42. Kyle says

    Control and programming from a mobile device would be great! My current thermostat doesn’t even have programming, so most things are a step up from it.

  43. erica best says

    my mom is disable and being to turn the heat or air when i am gone would be a big help

  44. xty cruz says

    Id love the RTH9580WF

  45. Aline says

    cool ! I love the HONEYWELL THERMOSTAT !

  46. Aline says

    I love this thermostat!

  47. Susan Robbins says

    I love how I can access it when I am not at home.

  48. nickie says

    I like that it uses a touchscreen.

  49. Kyl Neusch says

    can control this thermostat from anywhere.

  50. christine jessamine says

    I love that this can be controlled from anywhere

  51. Holly W says

    I learned that you can access your thermostat from anywhere! Which is pretty neat.

  52. rebeka deleon says

    I love that it tells me the temperature outside. me and my husband are always having to look online on our phone or computer but that is so much easier!

  53. Cheryl Abdelnour says

    I like that it shows both the indoor and outdoor humidity.

  54. Cheryl Abdelnour says

    I like that it shows both the indoor and outdoor humidity.

  55. Amanda Alvarado says

    I like that it can be controlled from anywhere that you can get internet service!

  56. Birdiebee says

    It has a reliable app you can control the temp anywhere in the world.

  57. Jim Lipscomb says

    I think the humidity sensor display would be awesome.

  58. I like that I can control it from anywhere so if it’s cold I don’t have to go downstairs to change.

  59. Jonathan Baker says

    I think it’s pretty cool you can control it from your phone!

  60. Taylor Allen says

    I learned that you can control the thermostat with your phone! How cool. Good luck!

  61. natalie yeoman says

    i learned that you can control from anywhere

  62. sherry blamer says

    I like that its a touch screen, its has a customizable color for screen and it has a lock to the screen as well. it has a lot of great features.

  63. Sonya Morris says

    I love the simple setup.

  64. Sonia says

    I like the wifi smart thermostat with voice control. It has a really goo rating, too.

  65. Kobi Hensley says

    I love that you can get one with voice control!!

  66. tanya holland says

    I like that you can control it from anywhere.

  67. RICHARD HICKS says

    I learned that they have some good energy saving tips like installing aerators to save on water bill.

  68. Tee Mcc says

    I found out that I can get a rebate of $100!!

  69. Serena Powell says

    I like the RTH8580WF
    Wi-Fi 7-Day Programmable Touchscreen Thermostat

  70. Peggy Johnson says

    I learned that you can control it through your phone. What a cool feature!

  71. Peggy Johnson says

    I learned that you can control it through your phone. What a cool feature!

  72. saminder gumer says

    i learned the thermostat has remote access as well.

  73. Cassandra Eastman says

    I love that I can control this thermostat from anywhere, amazing!

  74. April Brenay says

    love the touchscreen, and you can change the color on the home screen to look good with your wall color!

  75. Dawn Monroe says

    I like and learned it has an indoor humidity sensor.

  76. Taylor Allen says

    The fact that you can change the color scheme is so cool!

  77. s riches says

    I like the Wi-Fi 9000 with Voice Control – 7 Day Programmable Thermostat

  78. Sarah Hirsch says

    i like that the thermostat is wifi enabled, that is so great!

  79. I like that you can run it from your phone! But I also like the change filter reminders! I always forget!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  80. Carol says

    I learned that you can control it from anywhere.

  81. Tamra H says

    I learned that you can control the digital thermostats from anywhere!

  82. Julia says

    I like the auto alerts

  83. william says

    I learned that the NEST is not the only Wi Fi device in the market. This one looks a lot better.

  84. Karen Deva says

    I learned that there might even be rebates available on the purchase of a thermostat.

  85. Beverly Sturgeon says

    I like you can controll from anywhere.

  86. Jim Lipscomb says

    I like the voice activated stuff, and I like the humidity being displayed.

  87. Cynthia C says

    I like that it has a customizable touchscreen and can be controlled from anywhere.

  88. Brooke says

    This is a great way to save money! Hope I get to try it!

  89. This is a great way to save money! Hope I get to try it!

  90. Natalie S says

    Love the indoor humidity sensor feature on this thermostat! Would love to have one in our home!

  91. Douglas Houston says

    I like that you can set different temperature zones

  92. Lauren Olivia Wood says

    I learned that this thermostat can be controlled remotely.

  93. Daniel M says

    you can access it from anywhere using multiple devices

  94. Michelle C says

    I like that it has easy-to-read customizable color touchscreen. Thanks for the chance to win!
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  95. Erica C. says

    I learned that it’s compatible with our system.

  96. Rosanne says

    You can get connected an program it from anywhere you are in the world

  97. alena svetelska says

    I learned that this system has an indoor Humidity Sensor

  98. Alecia says

    I think that the color customization option is awesome! You can make it blend in with the wall. Right now, we have a big, ugly white thermostat that sticks out like a sore thumb.

  99. Brittney House says

    I like the Smart Response temperature timing feature.

  100. Anastasia says

    Something I learned is that is wifi remote access! So, on those cold, winter nights, I won’t have to stumble to the thermostat to turn up the heat! I can stay snug in bed and turn it up from my phone 🙂

  101. joe gersch says

    i learned it has a Easy-to-read customizable color touchscreen

  102. Deborah Caudill says

    I like the fact that the Honeywell WiFi thermostat gives good instructions on how to install it yourself, as well as the fact that you can make changes to the settings or simply lower the thermostat from home your office or from your car all with a smart phone. It sounds like something from the future but is available now. I would love to win!

  103. wendy rozema says

    My favorite feature is that I can program it from my smartphone using their app!

  104. Teresa Thompson says

    I learned that you can Control from anywhere.

  105. nicole dz says

    I like that you can control it from anywhere and that you can set it to match the color of your walls. Great!

  106. Sky Evans says

    I like the mobile adjustment!

  107. Tamar says

    It’s not as cool but the Wi-Fi 7-Day Programmable Touchscreen Thermostat is nice.

  108. Carolyn Daley says

    I learned that this thermostat has flexible scheduling and you can change the color of the screen to match your mood or decor.

  109. jennifer r says

    I like the easy-to-read customizable color touchscreen on the Honeywell WiFi Programmable Thermostat.

  110. I learned as well as like the password protection feature.To keep others in the house from messing with it.HAHA

  111. Fawn H says

    I like the Indoor Humidity Sensor

  112. H.E. DeLuna says

    I like the Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat with Voice Control. I also like that it can be controlled from anywhere.

  113. Stephanie Galbraith says

    I like the fact that you can change the temperature from away from home.

  114. Karrie Millheim says

    I learned you can program it from anywhere and i love that feature

  115. georgie c says

    I enjoy that you can control the temperature from anywhere, I feel that a big bonbus in my case

  116. I’m loving that it has remote access. I could control it from not only anywhere in my home, but also if I’m away from home.

    boylaneely at hotmail dot com

  117. Aimee Fontenot says

    I love that you can control the thermostat from anywhere.

  118. Katie Klein says

    Love the savings calculater which said I could save 30 trees a year!

  119. Angela Ash says

    I like the Customizable Color Touchscreen on the Honeywell Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat. I can switch it according to my mood or even the seasons.

  120. liz l says

    Very cool- access your thermostat from anywhere

  121. Heather Dawn says

    I like that it reminds you to change your filter.

  122. Barbara S says

    I like that it has a touch screen & auto alerts

  123. Karen Drake says

    I learned I can access it with my phone, I love that feature.

  124. Melanie Montgomery says

    I love that is has Auto Alerts!

  125. Kat Emerick says

    I learn that it can be Control from anywhere

  126. Jimmy Rector says

    access from anywhere

  127. amanda whiltey says

    i like model RTH9590WF because it has voice control.

  128. Jennifer Matt says

    I love that you can control it from anywhere.

  129. Lisa L says

    I learned I can program it for every day of the week!

  130. Sean Sarpong says

    Really cool! I like the features

  131. Lisa B says

    I love the phone app this would be so great when you are away from home to be able to save money by adjusting the temperature

  132. susan smoaks says

    i learned that this is compatible with my current system.

  133. Kathy Pease says

    The bright, easy-to-read touchscreen can be color customized to fit your mood, match your paint, or support your favorite team!

  134. Lisa L says

    I like the touchscreen. Seems easier to use that way.

  135. Wendi S says

    I really like the Smart Response feature. The system has more than the usual programmable thermostats.

  136. trixx says

    I learned you can program the thermostat from your smartphone, tablet or computer

  137. amy deeter says

    the Smart Response temperature timing feature.

  138. Buddy Garrett says

    I like that it has an easy to read touchscreen.

  139. My goodness this is a really cool gadget and very handy while away on trips ect.. I just might have to invest in this little wonder. Thanks for the informative review 🙂

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