Honeywell Lyric T5

Good value ; Simple, app-based controls ; Apple HomeKit & Alexa support ; Geo-fencing capability

Limited features ; Poor display and cluttered user interface ; Cheap plastics

The Honeywell Lyric T5 boasts easy to use, app-based temperature controls but not the looks or the smarts of trendier devices from Nest or Ecobee. At $150, it’s a solid option for homeowners on a budget or a basic smart home upgrade for a parent or...

Reasonably priced. Uses geofencing. Supports Siri and Alexa voice commands. Easy to install.

No motion or humidity detection. Lacks usage reports. No IFTTT support (yet).

The Honeywell Lyric T5 Wi-Fi Thermostat is a good choice for the budget-minded homeowner looking to control a heating and cooling system using a smartphone. It installs in minutes and offers a handful of smart features including Siri and Alexa voice...

Large touchscreen display ; Supports geofencing ; Compatible with Amazon Echo, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit

Doesn’t support humidifiers, dehumidifiers, or ventilators ; No motion sensors or algorithms that learn your occupancy patterns ; Not compatible with Samsung SmartThings or Wink smart-home hubs

The Lyric T5 isn’t as technically advanced as its more-expensive competitors—including its Lyric Round sibling—but if you don’t really need the more advanced features that thermostats like those offer, the Lyric T5 is a versatile and stylish choice....

The Honeywell Lyric T5 is compatible with major smart home platforms from Amazon, Apple and Google.

It takes longer to install than most other thermostats.

The Honeywell Lyric T5 is a good thermostat for most homes, but it’s missing many of the advanced features its more expensive competitors have.

Compatible with Alexa and HomeKit ; Geofencing capability ; Multiuser mode

Bland display ; No motion sensor

The Honeywell Lyric T5 is a capable smart thermostat for homeowners on a budget.