Smart Home, Thermostats, Energy Savings, HVAC, Smart Home & Alexa Devices, Energy-Saving Essentials
Honeywell Home X8S Smart Thermostat
Honeywell Home
Description
A smart thermostat with a 5-inch touchscreen that doubles as a video doorbell display — see and talk to whoever's at your door right from the wall, on top of standard smart temperature control.
A Honeywell Home X8S Smart Thermostat mounted on a wall with a large touchscreen display showing temperature and a video doorbell feed (concept image)
The image above is an AI-generated concept illustration and may differ from the actual product design. The photo below is a real product photo taken in-store.
Use Case Story
Most smart thermostats do one job: manage temperature. The Honeywell Home X8S does that too, but it also picks up a second job most people don't expect from a thermostat — acting as a video doorbell display.
Here's where that combination actually comes in handy.
First, answering the door without leaving the kitchen. If you've got a compatible Ring or First Alert VX1 video doorbell, a live feed and two-way talk shows up right on the thermostat's 5-inch screen. No phone required, no separate tablet mounted somewhere — it's just already there on the wall you already look at every day.
Second, keeping indoor air actually comfortable, not just at the right number. Built-in indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring tracks humidity and ventilation, which matters more than raw temperature for how a room actually feels.
Third, smart home households that don't want to pick a side. The X8S is Matter certified and works cleanly with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Home, so it fits into whatever ecosystem your household has already settled on.
One thing worth knowing upfront: this model requires a C-wire. Honeywell includes a free C-wire adapter voucher in the box if your home doesn't already have one, but it's worth checking your wiring before you commit to the install.
Key Features
- 5-inch customizable touchscreen with selectable themes and colors
- Compatible with First Alert VX1 and Ring video doorbells — see and talk to visitors from the thermostat
- Smart occupancy detection adjusts comfort settings automatically when home or away
- Matter certified, works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Home
Real product photo of the Honeywell Home X8S Smart Thermostat, taken in-store
Key Specs
Spec | Detail |
Display | 5" touchscreen, customizable themes/colors |
Video Doorbell Support | First Alert VX1, Ring (sold separately) |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi (2.4/5.0 GHz), Matter, Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Home |
C-Wire | Required (free adapter voucher included if needed) |
System Compatibility | Up to 3H/2C heat pump w/ backup, or 2H/2C conventional |
Certification | ENERGY STAR certified |
Price Range
$180 ~ $220
Pros
- Doubles as a video doorbell display — genuinely useful two-in-one feature
- Large, customizable touchscreen that looks good on the wall
- Broad smart home compatibility (Matter, Alexa, Google, Apple Home)
Cons
- Requires a C-wire — installation can be more involved in older homes without one
- Companion mobile app is more limited than dedicated apps like Ecobee's
FAQ
Q. Do I need a video doorbell to use this thermostat?
A. No, it works as a standard smart thermostat on its own. The doorbell display feature only activates if you also own a compatible First Alert VX1 or Ring video doorbell.
Q. What if my home doesn't have a C-wire?
A. Honeywell includes a free C-wire adapter voucher in the box, but installation can take longer without an existing C-wire — some users report it's more involved than similar competitors.
Q. Does it work with Google Home or just Alexa?
A. It's Matter certified and works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Home.
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