Overview
The Honeywell Lyric TH8732WF5018 is a programmable thermostat controlled by smart phone or tablet. It uses Wi-Fi features, Alexa voice control, Smart Cues, and smartphone-based Geofencing.
The thermostat is designed to adjust temperature as users come and go. It also supports remote control through a smart phone or tablet. Smart Cues send maintenance notifications and extreme conditions alerts. Wireless connectivity and temperature control receive mixed buyer feedback.
Key takeaways
- The thermostat supports control from anywhere by smart phone or tablet.
- Alexa voice control requires an Alexa device and a hub, both sold separately.
- Smart Cues send maintenance notifications and extreme conditions alerts.
- Geofencing uses smartphone location to adjust temperature as users come and go.
- Buyers report mixed experiences with Wi-Fi connectivity, installation, and temperature control.
What the product is designed to do
This thermostat supports remote temperature control through a smart phone or tablet. Also, its connected functions cover Alexa voice control and smartphone-based temperature adjustments.
The Geofencing thermostat feature uses smartphone location. It adjusts temperature as users come and go.
Smart Cues send maintenance notifications and extreme conditions alerts. These alerts help extend the life of the HVAC system.
Alexa voice control requires a separate Alexa device and hub. The thermostat then supports spoken temperature controls through that setup.
Installation and placement notes
Buyer feedback covers both easy installation and tricky wall attachment. Also, some users find installation straightforward while others encounter difficulty securing the thermostat to the wall.
The thermostat depends on wireless connectivity for its remote functions. Frequent Wi-Fi disconnections appear within repeated buyer feedback.
Placement must support wall attachment and the thermostat’s connected functions. However, the approved details focus on installation experience rather than specific wall materials or positioning measurements.
After installation, users can control the thermostat through a smart phone or tablet. Alexa voice control also requires the separate Alexa device and hub.
Performance characteristics described
The thermostat supports control from anywhere by smart phone or tablet. In addition, Geofencing uses smartphone location to adjust temperature as users come and go.
Smart Cues maintenance notifications cover HVAC maintenance and extreme conditions. These alerts help extend the life of the HVAC system.
Temperature control receives mixed feedback. Some buyers report accurate control, while others report differences of up to 3 degrees.
Wireless connectivity also receives mixed feedback. Reports include frequent disconnections from Wi-Fi networks.
The thermostat works with Alexa for voice control. However, that function requires an Alexa device and hub, both sold separately.
Review patterns buyers commonly mention
Buyers commonly report mixed wireless connectivity experiences. Frequent Wi-Fi disconnections form a repeated concern within that feedback.
Installation feedback also varies. Some buyers find installation easy, while others find wall attachment tricky.
Temperature control follows the same mixed pattern. Some reports call it accurate, while others note differences of up to 3 degrees.
Pros
- Remote control works through a smart phone or tablet.
- Geofencing uses smartphone location to adjust temperature as users come and go.
- Smart Cues send maintenance notifications and extreme conditions alerts.
- The thermostat supports Alexa voice control with the required separate equipment.
Cons
- Buyers report frequent disconnections from Wi-Fi networks.
- Some buyers find attaching the thermostat to the wall tricky.
- Temperature control can differ by up to 3 degrees in some reports.
- Alexa voice control requires a separate Alexa device and hub.
FAQ
Can the thermostat be controlled remotely?
Yes. The Wi-Fi thermostat supports control from anywhere by smart phone or tablet.
Does it support Alexa voice control?
Yes. Alexa voice control requires an Alexa device and a hub, both sold separately.
How does Geofencing work?
Geofencing uses smartphone location. It adjusts temperature as users come and go.
What do Smart Cues cover?
Smart Cues send maintenance notifications and extreme conditions alerts. These alerts help extend the life of the HVAC system.
What do buyers report about Wi-Fi connectivity?
Buyer experiences vary. Repeated feedback includes frequent disconnections from Wi-Fi networks.
What do buyers report about temperature control?
Some buyers report accurate temperature control. Others report differences of up to 3 degrees.