Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat Review: An Affordable, Matter-Certified Upgrade for Today’s Smart Home

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00:00Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat Review, an affordable, Matter-certified upgrade for today's smart home.

00:07Smart thermostats are great for saving energy and adding convenience.

00:11The Honeywell Home X2S is a $79.99, Matter-certified thermostat that's easy to install,

00:19works with major smart home platforms, and supports most HVAC systems.

00:23After several months of testing, it proved reliable, simple to use, and a strong, budget-friendly option with premium ecosystem compatibility.

00:33What is the Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat?

00:36The X2S is Resideo's affordable Wi-Fi smart thermostat offering Matter-compatibility,

00:42Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple Home, app-based control, flexible scheduling, and broad 24-volt HVAC support.

00:48It features a cleaner interface, improved Wi-Fi, ENERGY STAR certification, and a universal mounting system,

00:56making it a modern upgrade over the older RTH6580.

01:01While easy to install and ideal for single-zone homes, it doesn't support electric baseboard heat,

01:06SU terminals, or room sensors like the higher-end T9 or T10 models.

01:12Installation and Universal Mounting System

01:14Check the box carefully.

01:16The X2S is very easy to install, especially if you already have a Honeywell UWP wall plate.

01:23Just snap it on.

01:24It includes a UWP mount in the box, and replacements cost about $10 to $15.

01:29With an existing UWP, setup takes under 2 minutes and needs no rewiring.

01:35Like most smart thermostats, it requires a C-wire,

01:38so homes without one may need a C-wire adapter or professional help.

01:42App Setup

01:43Use the First Alert by Resideo app

01:46The X2S doesn't show up in the Resideo app because Resideo is moving many devices to the First Alert by Resideo app.

01:53The X2S and most newer thermostats and First Alert devices now use the First Alert app,

01:59while some older units still rely on the Resideo app, depending on when they were set up.

02:03Resideo is actively migrating products, so app compatibility is in transition.

02:09Compatibility

02:10Check your HVAC system before buying.

02:13The X2S works with most 24-volt HVAC systems and needs a C-wire.

02:18It supports common conventional and heat pump setups, but not electric baseboard heat, SU terminals, or room sensors.

02:26T9 or T10 sensors aren't compatible, as the X2S is designed as a simple, single-zone smart thermostat.

02:34Smart Home Integration

02:35Devices compatible with Honeywell Home

02:38X2S Smart Thermostat Amazon Alexa

02:41Google Assistant

02:43Apple Home First Alert by Resideo app

02:45Matter support ensures long-term interoperability and makes the thermostat flexible for households switching smart home platforms.

02:53Both Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands worked instantly in testing.

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