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 RTH9600WF 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.
Power is where installs stall: its maker says it needs a C wire; its wording is "c-wire required". C-wire options.
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, Android, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS.
The listing states ENERGY STAR. ENERGY STAR's smart thermostat label rests on field data from real homes, with an average saving EPA puts at about 8% of heating and cooling bills.
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 in (D) x 4.75 in (W) x 3.5 in (H), a weight of 11.2 ounces and a lcd.
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 | RTH9600WF | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Model name | Smart Color Thermostat | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 1"D x 4.75"W x 3.5"H | Retailer |
| Works with | Amazon Alexa, Android, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS | Retailer |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Retailer |
| Power | Battery Powered | Retailer |
| Voltage | 24 V | Retailer |
| Display | LCD | Retailer |
| Mounting / installation | Wall Mount | Retailer |
| Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. | Retailer |
| Product weight | 11.2 ounces | Retailer |
| Warranty | 2 year limited warranty. | Retailer |
| Material | Plastic | 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 |
| ENERGY STAR | energy star | Retailer |
Strong points and weak points
Strong points
- Heat pump support stated
- ENERGY STAR stated
- Works with Amazon Alexa, Android, Google
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.
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FAQ
Does the Honeywell Home RTH9600WF Smart Thermostat need a C wire?
Does the Honeywell Home RTH9600WF Smart Thermostat work with a heat pump?
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Our take
A fit 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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