Honeywell Home T9
Exact average 79.5 · 3 printed, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 76
Image: Honeywell Home6 professional reviewers tested the Honeywell Home T9, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: ease of use and easy setup. Most common complaint: app problems.
Reviewed by PCMag Middle East, CNET, The Verge and 3 more
The catch: It needs a C-wire and the app is less intuitive than Ecobee's.
3 of these 6 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 6 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 80PCMag Middle East
The reviewer found the T9 to work flawlessly and be easy to install, with useful room sensing.
Read PCMag Middle East review - 78CNET
A solid, easy-to-use smart thermostat with reliable geofencing and a smart room sensor.
Read CNET review - 70The Verge
A capable smart thermostat with useful remote sensors and a good screen, but limited scheduling, weak presence detection and a feel less smart than Ecobee.
Read The Verge review - 83est.Tom's Guide
A hands-on test finding the T9 does its job well, with responsive sensors and easy setup that suit large homes.
Read Tom's Guide review - 83est.ZDNET
The reviewer calls the T9 a smart addition to the home, especially with room sensors, and likes the geofencing and energy reports.
Read ZDNET review - 83est.Bob Vila
Named best premium smart pick in a roundup with its own tested write-up.
Read Bob Vila review
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- Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential · 3 reviews so far
- Google Nest Thermostat · 3 reviews so far
Common questions
Is the Honeywell Home T9 worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 6 recommend it. It needs a C-wire and the app is less intuitive than Ecobee's.
Do critics agree about the Honeywell Home T9?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (The Verge) to 83 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 13 points across 6 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Honeywell Home T9?
App problems (2 of 6 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Honeywell Home T9?
The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (critic score 85), top pick, narrowly.