Overview
The Honeywell Lyric TH8732WF5018 Thermostat, Lyric w/WiFi is described as a programmable thermostat that can be controlled anywhere by smart phone or tablet. It is intended for customers who are always on the go and want optimal comfort and savings they don’t have to think about.
Key takeaways
- It is described as being controllable anywhere by smart phone or tablet.
- It is described as working with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately), and it is also described as requiring a hub for Amazon Alexa voice control (Alexa device and hub sold separately).
- It is described as having Smart Cues that send maintenance notifications and extreme conditions alerts to help extend the life of your HVAC system.
- It is described as having Geofencing that uses your smartphone location to adjust the temperature as you come and go.
- Buyers commonly describe mixed experiences with wireless connectivity, including reports of frequent disconnections from Wi-Fi networks.
- Buyers commonly describe mixed experiences with installation and temperature control, including reports that installation is easy and reports that attaching it to the wall can be tricky, and reports that temperature control is accurate as well as reports that it can be off by up to 3 degrees.
What the product is designed to do
This thermostat is described as a programmable thermostat that can be controlled anywhere by smart phone or tablet. It is described as ideal for customers who are always on the go and want optimal comfort and savings they don’t have to think about. Environmentally conscious homeowners are described as appreciating the energy savings. Tech-savvy users are described as enjoying the smartphone app, along with features that will allow for further home integration in the future.
For smart home control, it is described as working with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately). It is also described as working with Amazon Alexa for voice control with a hub required (Alexa device and hub sold separately).
Materials, dimensions, and technical details
This thermostat is listed with the model name Lyric and the model TH8732WF5018. It is listed in white, and it is described as including a thermostat, mounting screws, and a wall plate.
| Detail | What it is described as |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honeywell |
| Model name | Lyric |
| Model | TH8732WF5018 |
| Color | White |
| Controller type | Amazon Alexa, Vera |
| Included items | Lyric TH8732WF5018 Thermostat, mounting screws, wall plate |
Installation and placement notes
This thermostat is described as including mounting screws and a wall plate. Buyers commonly describe mixed experiences with installation, including reports that it is easy to install and use and reports that it is somewhat tricky to attach to the wall. Buyers also commonly describe mixed experiences with quality.
Because it is described as controllable anywhere by smart phone or tablet, buyers commonly discuss the app as part of how they interact with the thermostat. Buyers commonly describe mixed experiences with app functionality, including reports that it is praised and reports that it is wonky.
Performance characteristics described in the listing
This thermostat is described as having Smart Cues, and the Smart Cues feature is described as sending maintenance notifications and extreme conditions alerts to help extend the life of your HVAC system. It is also described as having Fine Tune, which considers both indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity to reach set point, ensuring 72 Degree really feels like 72 Degree.
It is described as having Geofencing that uses your smartphone location, with Lyric adjusting the temperature as you come and go for comfort at home and savings when you’re away. For voice control, it is described as working with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately), and it is also described as working with Amazon Alexa for voice control with a hub required (Alexa device and hub sold separately).
From buyer feedback, functionality is commonly described in mixed terms, including reports that it works fine as a regular thermostat and reports that it stops working. Wireless connectivity is also commonly described as problematic, including reports of frequent disconnections from Wi-Fi networks. Temperature control is commonly described with mixed experiences, including reports that it is accurate and reports that it can be off by up to 3 degrees.
Review patterns buyers commonly mention
Buyers commonly describe mixed experiences across several areas. Functionality is commonly described with reports that it works fine as a regular thermostat alongside reports that it stops working. Installation is commonly described with reports that it is easy to install and use alongside reports that it is somewhat tricky to attach to the wall. Wireless connectivity is commonly described as problematic, including reports of frequent disconnections from Wi-Fi networks.
Temperature control is commonly described with mixed experiences, including reports that it is accurate and reports that it can be off by up to 3 degrees. Geofencing is commonly described with mixed experiences, including reports that it works well and reports that it is marginal. App functionality is commonly described with mixed experiences, including reports that it is praised and reports that it is wonky. Buyers also commonly describe mixed experiences with quality and customizability.
Pros
- It is described as being controllable anywhere by smart phone or tablet.
- It is described as having Smart Cues maintenance notifications and extreme conditions alerts.
- It is described as having Geofencing that uses your smartphone location to adjust the temperature as you come and go.
- It is described as having Fine Tune that considers indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity to reach set point.
Cons
- Buyers commonly report mixed experiences with wireless connectivity, including reports of frequent disconnections from Wi-Fi networks.
- Buyers commonly report mixed experiences with installation, including reports that attaching it to the wall can be tricky.
- Buyers commonly report mixed experiences with app functionality, including reports that it is wonky.
- Buyers commonly report mixed experiences with temperature control, including reports that it can be off by up to 3 degrees.
FAQ
Can it be controlled remotely?
This thermostat is described as being controllable anywhere by smart phone or tablet.
Does it work with Alexa for voice control?
It is described as working with Alexa for voice control (Alexa device sold separately). It is also described as working with Amazon Alexa for voice control with a hub required (Alexa device and hub sold separately).
What is the Geofencing feature intended to do?
Geofencing is described as using your smartphone location, with Lyric adjusting the temperature as you come and go for comfort at home and savings when you’re away.
What does Smart Cues do?
Smart Cues is described as sending maintenance notifications and extreme conditions alerts to help extend the life of your HVAC system.
What does Fine Tune consider?
Fine Tune is described as considering both indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity to reach set point, ensuring 72 Degree really feels like 72 Degree.