With the increasing popularity of smart homes, many smart devices with advanced and more convenient technology have come up. One such device is a thermostat that is used to regulate the temperature of the house. Honeywell is a very old company providing thermostat services for residents and commercial purposes. Honeywell Lyrix T5 and Honeywell Lyrix T6 are the latest releases by Honeywell and in very less time they have established themselves as trusted products in the market. But which of these is best for your use? In this article, we will list down the differences between the two and compare their features to help you decide the suitable one for you.
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Honeywell Lyric T5 Vs Lyric T6 Pro – Comparison Chart
| Specifications | Honeywell T5 | Honeywell T6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Vent Type Modes | None, Passive | None, Passive, ERV/HRV, Fresh Air damping |
| Duel Fuel | No | Yes |
| Wired sensors | No | Yes |
| Installation | DIY or Professional | Professional (suggested) |
| Warranty | Variable (2/5 years) | Variable (2/5 years) |
| Communication | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Network | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Power | Optional C-Wire or Plug in adapter | C-Wire |
| FUI (Friendly user interface) | Yes | No |
| Programmable | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Scenes | Yes (HomeKit Smart Scenes) | Yes (HomeKit Smart Scenes) |
| Geo fencing | Yes | Yes |
| Built in sensor | External Temperature detection | External Temperature detection |
| Android/ iOS App | Yes | No |
| Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple Homekit | Yes | Yes |
| Price | Check Price | Check Price |
Differences
1. Ventilation
Both these thermostats, Honeywell Lyric T5 and Honeywell Lyrix T6 differ in the way they support ventilation. The Honeywell Lyric T5 does not support the U terminals i.e. the Universal Relay for ventilation. On the other hand, the ventilation equipment in case of the Honeywell T6 Pro gets controlled with ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilator)/ HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator) or damper.
2. Dual Fuel
Compatibility with a dual fuel system allows a thermostat to do its heating job more efficiently. It also provides the economic energy used by the device. The dual fuel heating system works by combining a heating pump with a gas furnace.
Thus, being compatible with a dual fuel system is indeed a plus point for any thermostat. The Honeywell Lyric T6 Pro is compatible with most of the dual fuel systems in the market. On the other hand, the Honeywell Lyric T5 does not support dual fuel systems and thus, lags behind in this regard.
However, we recommend you to get the configuration of the system done by a professional if you have the Honeywell T6 Pro device. Because an inappropriate setup can damage your system.
3. Wired Sensors
The Honeywell Lyric T5 thermostat and the Honeywell Lyrix T6 differ in the way they deal with wired sensors. The Universal Input i.e. the S terminal used for indoor and outdoor sensors is not compatible with the Honeywell Lyric T5 Wi-Fi thermostat. On the other hand, the Honeywell Lyric T6 Pro Wi-Fi thermostat uses the S/S terminals for the purposes of both the conventional and the heat systems.
4. Colour
For the people who prioritise the appearance of their homes, the colour of their devices may be an important point while choosing an appliance for their home. If you have a Honeywell T5 Wi-Fi thermostat, you will only get it in black colour. And if you get the Honeywell T6 Pro Wi-Fi thermostat, you have only one colour option i.e. black. Since these thermostats do not differ much in their functionalities, you can choose the one that fits in well with your house interiors.
5. Installation Process
The two Wi-Fi thermostats also differ in the way of their installation. While the Honeywell Lyric T5 comes with a DIY installation process, the installation of the Honeywell Lyrix T6 is much complex. In the former case, you can easily install the device on your own. It also has user guide to help you do the installation without difficulty. On the other hand, if you have the Honeywell Lyric T6 Pro thermostat, you will need the help of a professional to do the installing for you as the process is quite complex.
6. Warranty
The period of warranty with these two devices is not a definite one. It basically depends on two factors that are, from where you have bought the device and secondly, how you get it installed. In normal case, you get two-year retail warranty and five years trade warranty with both these devices. The period begins not on the day you buy the device but on the day you actually install it in your house.
If you buy these thermostats from professional contractor and seek their help in the installation, only then you can enjoy the five-year warranty. Otherwise, you will get only two -warranty.
Similarities
The two Wi-Fi thermostats, the Honeywell Lyric T5 and the Honeywell Lyric T6 pro are similar in almost all the respect. Be it their communication mode, their security features, their performance utility, their compatibility with various Smart Homes, and almost everything.
They both use Wi-Fi as their mode of communication that too a connection of 2.4 GHz. Both these thermostats use a built-in sensor for external temperature detection. Both support home geo fencing, both have their own android and iOS compatible apps, etc. Also, both these thermostats notify you through push notifications about various things. For example, they notify you to change the air filter or if the temperature reaches too high. In short, these two are almost identical in their functionalities.
Honeywell Lyric T5- Features And Specifications
- Part – RCHT8610W****
- HVAC Compatibility – 24 Vac systems;
- Oil,Gas,Electric Fuel Types;
- Single-Stage Heating,
Single-Stage Cooling,
Multi-Stage Heating,
Multi-Stage Cooling, Aux/Emergency Heat Pump,
Humidifier/Dehumidifier - Size – 4.06” x 4.06” 1.06”
- Weight – 12 oz
- Built in sensor for external temperature detection
- 4 GHz Wi-Fi connection required
- Android/ iOS App
- Scheduling possible
- Geo fencing
- Notification Alerts
Honeywell Lyric T6 Pro- Features And Specifications
- Part – TH6320WF2003/TH6220WF2006
- HVAC Compatibility – 24 Vac systems;
- Gas, Oil, Electric Warm Air;
Hot water Coil; Gas, Oil, Electric Hydronic;
or Steam / Gravity Systems - TH6320WF2003 till 3H/2C heat pump and 2H/2C conventional
TH6220WF2006 till 2H/1C heat pump and 2H/2C conventional - Size – 4.00” x 4.00” 1.1”
- Weight – 12.8 oz
- Built in sensor for external temperature detection
- 4 GHz Wi-Fi connection required
- Android/ iOS App
- Scheduling possible
- Geo fencing
- Notification Alerts
Honeywell Lyric T5
Review:
The Honeywell Lyric T5 is a reasonably priced, trusted Wi-Fi thermostat. It works well with Apple HomeKit and is also compatible with Siri and Amazon Alexa voice commands. It has some really useful features like smart home assistance, geo fencing, alert notifications, etc. It also has a DIY installation process and comes with a user guide to help the users in the installation process. It uses a built-in sensor for temperature detection. It also has its android app and iOS app through which you can easily control your device and change the necessary settings.
- Reasonable price
- Geo fencing
- Smart assistance
- Easy to install/li>
- No motion or humidity detection
- No IFTTT support
Honeywell Lyric T6 Pro
Review:
The Honeywell Lyrix T6 is a bit pricey but a trusted Wi-Fi thermostat. Like the Lyric T5, this also works well with Apple HomeKit and is also compatible with Siri and Amazon Alexa’s voice commands. Its features are almost identical to those of the Lyric T5 thermostat like smart home assistance, geo-fencing, alert notifications, etc. It also uses a built-in sensor for temperature detection. It also has its android app and iOS app through which you can easily control your device and change the necessary settings. However, the device has a complex installation process and cannot be installed by the users on their own. You will need the help of a professional to do the installing.
- Geo fencing
- Smart home assistance
- Scheduling
- Complex installation
- Cost
Bottom Line
Both these Wi-Fi thermostats are reliable and good devices. The choice between the two depends on your HVAC system and your requirements as they are very similar in their technical features and functionalities. if you want to see something other than honeywell, then you definatly look at how Nest learning is in comparison to Honeywell lyric T5.
Honeywell Lyrix T6 Pro - Editor's Choice
Summary
The Honeywell Lyrix T6 is a trusted Wi-Fi thermostat. Like the Lyric T5, this also works well with Apple HomeKit and is also compatible with Siri and Amazon Alexa’s voice commands. Its features are almost identical to those of the Lyric T5 thermostat like smart home assistance, geo-fencing, alert notifications, etc. It also uses a built-in sensor for temperature detection.
We have the t6 pro, can we change it to the t5 wifi,?