Honeywell Home · Updated June 2026
Honeywell Home X8S Smart Thermostat: price, specs & release date
Honeywell Home X8S Smart Thermostat, released 2025-12. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: honeywellhome.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Honeywell Home X8S Smart Thermostat a good buy?
At $220, the Honeywell Home X8S Smart Thermostat is #11 cheapest of the 13 smart thermostats we track, where the median is $159. By release date, it is the newest of the 14 we date.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $219.99 US MSRP $219.99 per honeywellhome.com and Resideo press release. Launched December 3, 2025 (corrected from estimated 2024). Current flagship Honeywell Home smart thermostat replacing T9/T10 Pro line. Some variants include room sensor. |
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| Brand | Honeywell Home |
| Released | 2025-12 |
| Display | 5-inch full-color touchscreen with customizable color and style options |
| Sensors included | Onboard radar occupancy sensor built-in; wireless room sensor included (varies by variant) or sold separately |
| Geofencing | Yes |
| Hvac compatibility | Up to 4H/2C heat pump systems; up to 3H/4C conventional systems; 24V low-voltage; C-wire required |
| C wire required | Yes |
| Voice assistants | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit (Matter certified) |
| Energy reports | Yes |
Source: honeywellhome.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by honeywellhome.com. honeywellhome.com product page confirms $219.99, 5-inch color touchscreen, radar occupancy sensor, advanced Auto-Away geofencing, up to 4H/2C heat pump / 3H/4C conventional, C-Wire required, Matter-certified (Alexa/Google/Apple Home), monthly energy reports. CORRECTED 2026-06-17: release date changed from estimated '2024' to '2025-12' — Resideo press release (PRNewswire 302631153) confirms the X8S was launched December 3, 2025 at $219.99 U.S. MSRP. Room sensor included in some SKUs.
Is the Honeywell Home X8S Smart Thermostat worth it vs cheaper smart thermostats?
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| Product | Price | Display | Sensors included | Geofencing | Hvac compatibility | C wire required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell Home X8S Smart Thermostat this | $219.99 | 5-inch full-color touchscreen with customizable color and style options | Onboard radar occupancy sensor built-in; wireless room sensor included (varies by variant) or sold separately | Yes | Up to 4H/2C heat pump systems; up to 3H/4C conventional systems; 24V low-voltage; C-wire required | Yes |
| Honeywell Home T9 Smart Thermostat | $209.99 | Graphical color touchscreen, 4.92 in H x 3.7 in W | Includes one wireless SmartRoom sensor (temperature + humidity); up to 20 additional SmartRoom sensors supported | Yes | Up to 2H/2C conventional systems; up to 3H/2C heat pump systems; 24V low-voltage | No |
| ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium | $259.99 | 4-inch full-color LCD touchscreen, 540x540 pixels | Built-in temperature, humidity, occupancy (radar), proximity; includes one SmartSensor (temperature + occupancy) in box; up to 20 additional sensors supported | Yes | Most 24VAC systems: conventional 2H/2C, heat pumps 2H/2C + 2 stage AUX, boilers, PTACs, fan coil units (up to 3 fan speeds); Power Extender Kit included | No |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Honeywell Home X8S Smart Thermostat cost?
The Honeywell Home X8S Smart Thermostat has a US price of $219.99 (US MSRP $219.99 per honeywellhome.com and Resideo press release. Launched December 3, 2025 (corrected from estimated 2024). Current flagship Honeywell Home smart thermostat replacing T9/T10 Pro line. Some variants include room sensor.), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Honeywell Home X8S Smart Thermostat compare on price?
At $220, the Honeywell Home X8S Smart Thermostat is #11 cheapest of the 13 smart thermostats we track, where the median is $159.
When was the Honeywell Home X8S Smart Thermostat released?
The Honeywell Home X8S Smart Thermostat was released 2025-12.
What are the Honeywell Home X8S Smart Thermostat's key specs?
Honeywell Home X8S Smart Thermostat (Honeywell Home): display 5-inch full-color touchscreen with customizable color and style options, sensors included Onboard radar occupancy sensor built-in; wireless room sensor included (varies by variant) or sold separately, geofencing Yes, hvac compatibility Up to 4H/2C heat pump systems; up to 3H/4C conventional systems; 24V low-voltage; C-wire required, c wire required Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $219.99 at honeywellhome.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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