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Honeywell RTH9580WF Smart Wi Fi 7 Day Programmable Color Touch Thermostat Works with Amazon Alexa
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.1
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1000
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Setup
211installation, install, setup, thermostat, instructions
+93%
-7%
" ... Install was easy, just make sure you have the correct wires needed. ... "
" ... Installed 2 to try on a commercial building with 12 RTUs. ... "
" ... I ordered, received and successfully installed it in the same day. ... Setting up the schedule program took about another 15 minutes. ... "
" ... I’ve purchased 3 of these thermostats I have 3 zone HVAC systems very happy with the install and works great with NEXIA I WE have so much control and the color touch screen looks great ... "
" ... Easy to install and operate. ... "
" ... Easy to install and easy to use. ... Another thermostat along with professional installation was recommended. ... "
" ... No complaints easy to install instructions and works like a charm with the app definitely recommend it ... "
" ... Wiring was very easy. ... "
Ease of Use
189easy to use, setup, program, app, thermostat
+98%
-2%
" ... It's easy to program. ... "
" ... Programming and menu options are clear and easy to use. ... "
" ... It is so user-friendly and the best part is I control it from my iPhone. ... "
" ... Easy to install and operate. ... "
" ... Easy to install and easy to use. ... "
" ... No complaints easy to install instructions and works like a charm with the app definitely recommend it ... "
" ... Very easy to use. ... "
" ... Pretty simple though. ... "
Device Compatibility
132app, control, thermostat, connected, smart
+85%
-15%
" ... Also the app works great and works well with Alexa. ... "
" ... He did a great job and got it connected to Echo without any problems. ... I would recommend this to everyone who has an Amazon echo. ... "
" ... We have used this with both Amazon Alexa and Google Home and it has worked great with both. ... "
" ... It is so user-friendly and the best part is I control it from my iPhone. ... "
" ... The android app and wifi work flawlessly. ... "
" ... It States and I quote "The Honeywell Total Connect Comfort App works with Amazon Alexa, Smart things, Google Assistant and IFTTT". ... I can positively verify that it does in fact work with Google Assistant. ... Once it's online you can go and register it on a computer or phone I guess. ... You do not need to hook this up to your WIFI to use it only if you plan to do smart home feature or use your phone app. ... "
" ... Works great with Android phone and Alexis. ... "
" ... Being able to change a setting manually or from the convience of a smart phone has been very beneficial. ... "
Product Reliability
104thermostat, years, installed, ago, failed
+61%
-39%
" ... It’s been working great for about 3 weeks now. ... "
" ... Have it in few years in use now. ... "
" ... I found one that was similar to mine and followed it and it worked ... "
" ... I have been using this for several months now and it is awesome. ... "
" ... Has worked great now for a year and a half. ... "
" ... It worked flawlessly for 14 months. ... "
" ... No issues after 8 months of use. ... "
" ... We've had this thermostat for over 8 months now and haven't had a single issue with it. ... "
Apps
98alexa, thermostat, honeywell, control, works great
+92%
-8%
" ... Also the app works great and works well with Alexa. ... "
" ... We have used this with both Amazon Alexa and Google Home and it has worked great with both. ... "
" ... Love the ability to control from your cell phone and the available settings that can be done with this system ... "
" ... The android app and wifi work flawlessly. ... "
" ... It States and I quote "The Honeywell Total Connect Comfort App works with Amazon Alexa, Smart things, Google Assistant and IFTTT". ... I can positively verify that it does in fact work with Google Assistant. ... "
" ... Works great with Android phone and Alexis. ... "
" ... I could use the app on my iPhone and see it and make changes, I have it all setup on a schedule which works great. ... "
" ... App work great! ... "
Wifi
72wi fi, thermostat, honeywell, connectivity, connection
+69%
-31%
" ... Awesome to adjust remotely on WiFi. ... "
" ... The android app and wifi work flawlessly. ... I installed the RTH9580WF and it works just like my previous thermostat, only much better display, wifi and network capability. ... "
" ... WIFI is fairly easy if you know your password. ... You do not need to hook this up to your WIFI to use it only if you plan to do smart home feature or use your phone app. ... "
" ... This thermostat requires WiFi on-site and operational 24/7 for remote access ... "
" ... Works perfectly with our WiFi. ... "
" ... Excellent product, top quality, can control over the wifi! ... "
" ... If you have dual band wifi (2.4G&5G) disable 5G on your modem before you try to connect it, after its setup, then enable 5G on you modem again. ... "
" ... Wanted a good programmable wifi stat. ... "
Features
71features, feature, honeywell, heat, schedule
+83%
-17%
" ... Having the color display options is a nice added bonus. ... "
" ... I love my new smart Honeywell thermostat. ... "
" ... One of the great features is being able to change the lighting on the unit to match any decor! ... "
" ... Looks like we will be buying a new thermostat :( ... "
" ... It gives you current settings and control over all the basic functions, including programming the schedule. ... "
" ... That's the best feature. ... "
" ... Now I get to decide if I want to eat the cost of this unit and get a Nest unit, which DOES switch automatically from heat to cool. ... "
" ... It is a really nice thermostat. ... "
Software Platform
67alexa, honeywell, thermostat, google, control
+88%
-12%
" ... Also the app works great and works well with Alexa. ... "
" ... We have used this with both Amazon Alexa and Google Home and it has worked great with both. ... "
" ... The android app and wifi work flawlessly. ... "
" ... Initial software config was suuuuper easy and has worked flawlessly with my Echo Dot when controlling it with Alexa. ... "
" ... It States and I quote "The Honeywell Total Connect Comfort App works with Amazon Alexa, Smart things, Google Assistant and IFTTT". ... I can positively verify that it does in fact work with Google Assistant. ... They will download updates as needed without any input from the user. ... "
" ... App work great! ... "
" ... App works well. ... "
" ... App functionality is nice, but the interface and features seem slightly outdated and lacking. ... "
Display Clarity
51display, thermostat, easy to read, bright, easy to see
+82%
-18%
" ... Large display and intuitive menus. ... "
" ... I picked this one over Nest as I like all the on screen options. ... "
" ... The screen is very legible and displays a lot of information. ... "
" ... Display looks awesome. ... "
" ... But the touch screen works well, the menus are easy to navigate and there are a ton of settings for this thing. ... "
" ... Easy to see display Highly recommend. ... "
" ... It has a choice of colors for the display which is an added plus for my décor. ... "
" ... The thermostat itself looks great with a sleek silver bezel and a full-color display that's customizable. ... "
Cooling
50cooling, heating, cold, temperature, degrees
+74%
-26%
" ... Saves us quite a bit of money on heating/cooling. ... "
" ... Looks cool too ... "
" ... Cold at night? ... "
" ... (need 5 for a typical 1 heat 1 cool system) After that it was a breeze. ... (in south Louisiana relative humidity plays a HUGE role in comfort) I will buy another for my second a/c unit. ... "
" ... The lockout feature works as advertised, keeps folks from ramping down the cooling . ... "
" ... I'm not an electrician, nor am I a heating/cooling expert, but I was able to install it myself with no problems. ... "
" ... This thermostat shows 1 degree higher than my old one. ... "
" ... It seems to do a better job of regulating the house temperatures. ... "
Capacity
44thermostat, upstairs, downstairs, honeywell, zone
+95%
-5%
" ... Thankfully I have a fireplace and we’ll be sleeping in the living room. ... "
" ... We are able to set temperature when we are on travel so that we come home to a comfortable house. ... "
" ... I use this on my distant rental property. ... "
" ... We have these in both our houses. ... "
" ... One is a 4 ton and for most of my house. ... "
" ... and an apartment. ... "
" ... I had bought a few of them for my family. ... "
" ... We're often away from home for a day or two and instead of coming home to a stifling or freezing house I turn the system on several hours before we get home and voila . ... "
Cables
43c, wires, thermostat, wiring, common wire
+84%
-16%
" ... Install was easy, just make sure you have the correct wires needed. ... "
" ... Wiring was very easy. ... "
" ... It was easy enough to hook up the unused wire to the "C" terminal on the transformer on my furnace. ... If using solid wire no problem. ... "
" ... you do need a C wire! ... "
" ... Nothing was labeled inside the AC to indicate where a new "C" wire might be connected. ... I bought some thermostat wire, and ran a new "C" wire from the thermostat to the AC, and used a multimeter to determine where to connect it, inside the AC. ... "
" ... Installed it easily, i had a spare wire,(#5) that i used as "C" wire. ... "
" ... (capable of being hooked up with a "c" wire) I actually had to replace my tstats wire being it was only a four conductor. ... "
" ... Working perfectly, only cost me $100 extra for electrician to run 3rd wire and hook it up. ... "
Returns
34returned, honeywell, return window, refund, told
+9%
-91%
" ... Is there anyway to fix it or get it replaced ? ... "
" ... Had been installed by another person and returned. ... "
" ... Just tried to return, and was told my return window was closed. ... And so far can't return. ... "
" ... Anyway, after I was no longer able to stand such an annoying product, I looked to returning it . ... Is there a chance I could return the Honeywell? ... "
" ... When I did return I had to reset the whole unit online to get it to work again. ... "
" ... So pissed I wasted my money on this thing and I'm past my 30 day return window. ... "
" ... Unfortunately by that time my return window had expired (by 10 days! ... "
" ... Returned the first one - it was wonky. ... "
Controls
32thermostat, temp, alexa, schedule, humidity
+81%
-19%
" ... I've had programmable controllers before but like the extra ability to alter the schedule away from home and the intuitive response to the scheduling. ... "
" ... This model has a silver case with some differences in the design of the menus. ... "
" ... Fortunately, the Honeywell "Total Comfort Control" app is excellent, and looks to be much more usable. ... "
" ... now I can control my thermostat from my phone. ... "
" ... overall up & running in no time with total control compared to a learning system. ... "
" ... I can control the temp of my you're from ANYWHERE in the world. ... "
" ... Controls are intuitive. ... "
" ... Once you set your schedule then it's cruise control from then on! ... "
Price
31worth, worth the money, money, cost, worth the price
+90%
-10%
" ... great option for those looking for a cheaper alternative to the nest and the like. ... "
" ... This can be helpful will saving money. ... "
" ... Worth the money - I've probably saved several hundred dollars in electricity because of it. ... "
" ... I thermostat itself is one of the best in the market and certainly worth its price. ... "
" ... Definitely worth every penny ... "
" ... worth the price ! ... "
" ... A good item for a great price ... "
" ... It isn't cheap but you get the best bang for your buck. ... "
Network
30wi fi, connection, wifi, upstairs, thermostat
+63%
-37%
" ... Never has any connection issues and always reconnects automatically and successfully whenever the network drops. ... "
" ... I use this on my distant rental property. ... "
" ... One is a 4 ton and for most of my house. ... "
" ... We're often away from home for a day or two and instead of coming home to a stifling or freezing house I turn the system on several hours before we get home and voila . ... "
" ... I have a 2-zone system, so one thermostat upstairs and one downstairs. ... "
" ... Wireless connectivity is very easy to work with. ... "
" ... Easy to set up on your home network . ... "
" ... Great Thermostat for a connected house ... "
Design
28thermostat, look, modern looking, match, looking
+93%
-7%
" ... The unit is a little smaller than I thought it would be from pictures but very nice and modern looking. ... One of the great features is being able to change the lighting on the unit to match any decor! ... "
" ... Looks cool too ... "
" ... Looks very nice. ... "
" ... Otherwise, I like the look, and it works well. ... "
" ... The thermostat itself looks great with a sleek silver bezel and a full-color display that's customizable. ... "
" ... Looking for something else. ... "
" ... While I really like the cool design aesthetic of the Next, I'm confident I chose the right one for pure functionality. ... I also love that you can change the color themes to match your room decor. ... "
" ... Nice color screen for customizing to match home decor. ... "
ISP
21connection, connect, wifi, p p, control
+76%
-24%
" ... All the info you need is out there on the internet. ... "
" ... Just what I needed! ... "
" ... works as it should. ... "
" ... If you have dual band wifi (2.4G&5G) disable 5G on your modem before you try to connect it, after its setup, then enable 5G on you modem again. ... "
" ... Connected to internet quickly and was very easy to set up! ... "
" ... I like to limit the number of items in my home that can be hacked. ... "
" ... can u replace it for me ... "
" ... Easily connects to the internet. ... "
Color
20color, background, display, change, brightness
+100%
" ... And the varying color scheme just puts it over the top. ... "
" ... You can change the color to suit your taste. ... "
" ... It has a choice of colors for the display which is an added plus for my décor. ... "
" ... The brightness can be changed as well as the color scheme. ... "
" ... Different color schemes are cool ... "
" ... Bright and easy to see, even in the dark. ... "
" ... Also like how it has lots of background color options. ... "
" ... Does the trick, love the way it changes colors at night. ... "
Marketplace
18com 204 141, alarmnet com 204, works as advertised, works, rebate
+83%
-17%
" ... I received a prompt reply. ... "
" ... Mine looks like the attached photo. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Also i Did get a nice rebate from SoCaEdison. ... "
" ... All from different vendors. ... I found this vendor that is markedly less expensive than any other one. ... "
" ... Thanks for a good product and service. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Ordered two when it was on sale on amazon by a third party. ... "
Heating
17pump, cold, temp, hot, heating
+59%
-41%
" ... The heat pump is the primary system and the natural gas furnace is used for emergency heat. ... "
" ... Has greatly assisted in cutting heat/AC expenses ... "
" ... Also it works with heat pumps ... "
" ... All I had to do was sign into my phone and control the heat. ... "
" ... Never have to worry if I turned the heat down etc. ... "
" ... Food for thought @Honeywell. ... "
" ... It's also easy to adjust when you decide you're too hot or cold. ... "
" ... This thing works great, my place is finally heated evenly. ... "
Build Quality
17terminals, plate, paint, honeywell, existing
+47%
-53%
" ... The outer framing casing is also starting to come off from the unit. ... "
" ... The back-plate is cheaply made and hard to access . ... "
" ... My unit was in the sealed box, even with the original sealed plastic wrapping, indoors for eight months. ... "
" ... however, you can't pull the wires out without holding down the release . ... "
" ... removed the front and found pins come apart off board. ... "
" ... One of Honeywell's division is defense-related and they manufacture military equipment. ... "
" ... What a mistake, less then two weeks after installed the face plate was on the ground. ... Cheap / bad engineering. ... "
Remote
16control, thermostat, access, programming, honeywell
+81%
-19%
" ... This thermostat requires WiFi on-site and operational 24/7 for remote access ... If someone doesn't need remote access, they could buy a different thermostat for a fraction of the cost of this one. ... But if they do need remote access, this is an excellent choice. ... "
" ... And when I say control of the color I mean complete control. ... "
" ... Easy to use and connects to my phone for ease of remote control. ... "
" ... Got two of these to replace existing programmable thermostats. ... "
" ... Enjoying the options and remote usability features. ... "
" ... remote control is awesome to boot! ... "
" ... Otherwise, the remote feature is VERY reliable. ... "
" ... Programming was intuitive and very quick. ... "
User Manual
15manual, installation, followed, easy to install, setup
+80%
-20%
" ... the instructions are great and setup was easy. ... "
" ... The configurations in the manual were for every other combination. ... "
" ... Installation is easy with excellent prepared instructions. ... "
" ... Simple setup and install with easy to understand instructions. ... "
" ... Easy to install I'd you follow the instructions. ... "
" ... It's easy to sync, I followed the instruction. ... "
" ... The installation was very easy with easy to follow instructions. ... "
" ... The installation manual was actually excellent and very detailed. ... "
Delivery
13delivery, delivered, store, promised, local
+77%
-23%
" ... I ordered, received and successfully installed it in the same day. ... "
" ... Came in timely fashion. ... "
" ... Amazing thermostat and it arrived quickly. ... "
" ... Delivered as promised. ... "
" ... Not happy with the way the product arrived, but I Love it, Love it after I exchanged at a local store. ... "
" ... Delivered quickly and performed as described. ... "
" ... Delivered as promised. ... "
" ... fast shipping, exactly what I wanted and expected. ... "
Power Consumption
10thermostat, furnace, bill, ac, hvac
+100%
" ... I wanted to use the furnace 24 volt transformer to be the source for power to,the thermostat. ... I found that the jumpe provides the necessary power for the AC using the 24 volt from the furnace. ... "
" ... Plus it saves on our monthly SEC bill. ... "
" ... Great investment amd will pay it self in electric bill saving. ... "
" ... this is awesome energy saving product. ... "
" ... Powered right up and worked on the first try. ... "
" ... In fact, the thermostat is very intuitive and easy to use, and works well with the new furnace/AC. ... "
" ... This thermostat allows us to use the heat pump when the power is cheapest, and keeps it off most of time time when power is more expensive. ... "
" ... made my power bill go down. ... "
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