Will it work with your system?
Works well with
- Phone control and scheduling
- Heat pump systems
Check first if you have
- Walls without a C wire, unless you add one
- Line-voltage baseboard heat
- Millivolt gas heaters
What it controls
The Honeywell Home RCHT8610WF2006/W Smart Thermostat is a smart Wi-Fi thermostat. Systems, per the maker: COMPATIBLE WITH: Forced air (gas, oil or electric), hot water and steam, and heat pumps with electric backup.
On power, its maker says it needs a C wire (the listing: "C-Wire required"). What a C wire does.
The maker states heat pump support ("Forced air (gas, oil or electric), hot water and steam, and heat pumps with electric backu"), so it can drive an O/B reversing valve. What a heat pump needs from a thermostat.
Connectivity: Wi-Fi. It amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant.
Not sure of your wiring? The wiring checker reads your system from the terminal letters and checks it against this model's statements.
Also on the listing: dimensions of 1.25 in (D) x 4.06 in (W) x 4.06 in (H), a weight of 13.44 ounces and a touch screen.
Warranty, per the listing: 2 year limited warranty.
Compatibility and specs
These come from the maker's listing for this exact model; the source of each is marked. Anything the maker leaves out is marked not stated.
| Model number | RCHT8610WF2006/W | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Model name | T5 Smart Thermostat | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 1.25"D x 4.06"W x 4.06"H | Retailer |
| Works with | Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant | Retailer |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Retailer |
| Power | Electric | Retailer |
| Display | touch screen | Retailer |
| Mounting / installation | Wall Mount | Retailer |
| Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. | Retailer |
| Material | Plastic | Retailer |
| Warranty | 2 year limited warranty. | Retailer |
| Product weight | 13.44 ounces | Retailer |
| C-wire | C-Wire required | Retailer |
| Works with systems | COMPATIBLE WITH: Forced air (gas, oil or electric), hot water and steam, and heat pumps with electric backup | Retailer |
| Heat pump support | Forced air (gas, oil or electric), hot water and steam, and heat pumps with electric backup | Retailer |
Strong points and weak points
Strong points
- Heat pump support stated
- Works with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, G
Weak points
- Needs a C wire (maker)
- Needs Wi-Fi for smart features
Wiring and install notes
- Compatibility statements are the maker's own. Confirm with the maker's compatibility checker, turn the power off before wiring, and leave line-voltage and furnace work to a licensed electrician or HVAC technician.
Thermostats to compare it with
FAQ
Does the Honeywell Home RCHT8610WF2006/W Smart Thermostat need a C wire?
Does the Honeywell Home RCHT8610WF2006/W Smart Thermostat work with a heat pump?
Other smart thermostats with similar wiring
- Honeywell Home RCHT8612WF Smart Thermostat
- Google Nest GA01334-CA Smart Thermostat
- Sensi ST55 Smart Thermostat
- Honeywell Home RTH6580WF Smart Thermostat
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Our take
Suited to phone control and scheduling.
Where to get it
The link goes to this exact model's listing. Check that the box includes the trim plate or C-wire adapter you need, and confirm your wiring with the maker's compatibility checker before you order.
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