As the Seasons change, You can prepare your Home. Make it smart-looking without any hard work. That is What the Amazing Smart Home brand – HONEYWELL promises you. It lets you control your temperature on thermostats and any Home product. With Smart Home Automation, You can now control everything. Here, In this guide, You will know if it is Homekit Compatible and How to Connect the Honeywell Thermostat to Homekit in easy steps.
Does Honeywell work with Apple Homekit?
Yes, Honeywell works with Apple Homekit. You can seamlessly connect your Smart home accessory with the Home technology. To Connect the Honeywell Thermostat to Homekit, you need to have a compatible device that supports Homekit. Mostly, The Honeywell Thermostat works well with the Apple Home rather than other products. You can get yourself a Thermostat – which is easy to install and use.
NOTE: If the thermostat is homekit compatible, there will be a Logo printed on its box -” Works with Apple Homekit”.Check, If neccessary.
Honeywell Thermostat to Homekit – Compatible Devices
- 2nd Generation Lyric Thermostat is one of the Honeywell products with Homekit Chip with Updated Software.
- T9 Smart Thermostat with Sensor.
- T10 Pro Smart Thermostat with RedLINK Room Sensor.
- Round Smart Thermostat.
- T6 Pro Smart Thermostat – Multi-Stage 2 Heat /2 Cool.
- Honeywell Lyric T5 Thermostat.
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How to Connect Honeywell Thermostat to Homekit?
There are some pre-requisite you will need to do, Such as the following;
- Choose a Homekit Compatible Honeywell Thermostat and Install it.
- Connect it to a stable WiFi Network.
Once it is done, To Connect the Honeywell Thermostat to Homekit, You will first need to add it to the Resideo Smart Home app.
Add Honeywell Thermostat to Homekit Via the Resideo App
- Firstly, Install the Resideo App on your Apple Device- i.e. iPhone.
- Open the app and Sign in to the App using your credentials.
- If you do not have an account, Create a new one.
- It is so simple, Click on Get Started and Fill in the required information.
- Enter your Name, Email, and Password, and Click Next.
- Once the Account is created, log in to the App.
- Now, Click on Add New Device / Set up Product Option.
- Select your Honeywell Thermostat from the available devices list.
- Eventually, Click on the Start Setup on your Thermostat Screen.
- Once Paired, Click NEXT on the Resideo App.
Connect WiFi to Honeywell Thermostat
- When the Network name is displayed on the app, Press Hold the Center of your Thermostat Screen.
- If the network name is the same on your Thermostat as the app. maybe either TSTAT or LYRIC.
- Now, For 5 seconds, Press hold the network name on your thermostat screen. Once the WiFi is connected, take it off.
- Press Next on the App and Further Enable Bluetooth and Complete the Configuration.
Finally, Your Honeywell Thermostat is set up with the Resideo App. Follow the below guide to Connect the Honeywell Thermostat to Homekit.
Connect Honeywell Thermostat to Homekit on Home App
Therefore, The Honeywell Thermostat is all set and installed. Now, Get ready to Add Honeywell to Homekit via the Apple Home App.
- On the Thermostat Screen, Click on the Menu icon at the bottom.
- Select the Connect Homekit option. You will get access to the Honeywell Thermostat Homekit QR Code.
- Install the Apple Home App on your Apple Device.
- Open the Home App, and Click on the + icon.
- Tap on the Add Accessory > Scan the QR Code appearing on your thermostat. (You can also scan the QR Code on the Device or manual.)
- Now, Add the Honeywell Thermostat to a Location, Select a room, and rename it.
- Press Continue and Done, Follow the Onscreen Prompts and Complete it.
- Finally, You have now successfully connected Honeywell to Homekit.
Honeywell Thermostat to Homekit not Working
In case, your Honeywell Thermostat is not working or is unable to connect to Apple Homekit. You can try these Troubleshooting ways below;
- Check the Model Number of the Thermostat to ensure it is Homekit supported.
- Take a look at the wiring -if it is in good condition. A C-Wire is a must, if it’s not there, contact your installer.
- Make sure that the Lyric App is Up-to-date with its Latest Version.
- Ensure a stable connection to WIFI.
- And sadly, if nothing works out, You can call customer care -at 1-800-633-3991 or click here.
What is a Resideo App for Homekit?
Resideo App is a Free app that allows you to connect and control most of the Honeywell and Resideo Home accessories. It is available on Google and Apple App stores. You can manage your devices with this app, Anywhere, Anytime. Since it was previously called as Honeywell Home App, if you already use it, You can continue with it.
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Wrap Up
Integrating Honeywell Thermostat to Homekit is an easy task. Since it is natively compatible, You can connect it using the Home app. With the guide, it is such a straightforward process, Install the device and add it effortlessly. Also, Make sure that all your devices are connected to a Stable and Common Internet Source. And That is all you gotta do to get controls in your hands. You can control and manage the temperature anywhere anytime with the App.