Will it work with your system?
Works well with
- Phone control and scheduling
- Systems the maker's checker confirms
Check first if you have
- Line-voltage baseboard heat
- Millivolt gas heaters
What it controls
The Honeywell Home RCHT8612WF Smart Thermostat is a smart Wi-Fi thermostat. Its listing doesn't spell out which heating and cooling systems it supports, so run the maker's compatibility checker before you buy.
Check your wall for a C terminal: the listing doesn't say whether it needs a C wire. The C wire guide covers adapters.
The listing doesn't state heat pump support; if you have an O/B wire, confirm with the maker before ordering. Heat pump wiring.
Connectivity: Wi-Fi. It amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, Vera.
Tick your terminals in the wiring checker to see whether its maker's statements cover your system.
Also on the listing: dimensions of 1.06 in (D) x 4.06 in (W) x 4.06 in (H), a weight of 16 ounces and a led.
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 | RCHT8612WF | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Model name | T5+ Smart 7 | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 1.06"D x 4.06"W x 4.06"H | Retailer |
| Works with | Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, Vera | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | Geofence Technology | Retailer |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Retailer |
| Power | Adapter-powered | Retailer |
| Voltage | 24 V | Retailer |
| Display | LED | Retailer |
| Mounting / installation | Wall Mount | Retailer |
| Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. | Retailer |
| Material | Plastic | Retailer |
| Product weight | 16 ounces | Retailer |
Strong points and weak points
Strong points
- Works with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, S
Weak points
- C-wire need not stated
- 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 RCHT8612WF Smart Thermostat need a C wire?
Does the Honeywell Home RCHT8612WF Smart Thermostat work with a heat pump?
Other smart thermostats with similar wiring
- Google Nest GA01334-CA Smart Thermostat
- Sensi ST55 Smart Thermostat
- Honeywell Home RTH6580WF Smart Thermostat
- Vine TJ-560-3 Smart Thermostat
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Our take
Shortlist it for 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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