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The Good Stuff:
- The room sensors work MAGIC. Placing one in our nursery maintained perfect temperature while saving energy elsewhere. Range exceeded 200ft through multiple walls.
- App control feels futuristic (when it works). Waking up to a chilly house? Adjust temp from bed without disturbing warm blankets.
- Clean interface beats nest's overly-minimal design. Bright display shows everything at a glance.
The Frustrations:
- App setup is needlessly complicated. Had to create THREE different accounts (Honeywell/Resideo/Alexa) just to connect everything.
- Wi-Fi connectivity issues persist. Works flawlessly with my Eero system but refused to connect to Asus routers during testing.
- Weather updates freeze unless you force-close the app daily - an annoying bug Honeywell needs to fix.
Pro Tip: If buying renewed, verify C-wire compatibility first. I helped a neighbor install theirs and we needed an electrician to run new wiring ($150 extra cost).
Final Verdict: 4/5 stars. Once configured properly, it's brilliant - but be prepared for a 2-hour setup adventure. Worth it for the precision comfort control and potential energy savings.
