Honeywell Thermostat WiFi Reset Instructions

This post gives Honeywell thermostat WiFi reset instructions. We show this on the RTH9580WF smart t-stat, and this WiFi reset method does the following. First, it clears out all custom settings. Then, it resets the WiFi network the thermostat connects to, to none. Lastly, it restores the thermostat to factory default state. So, follow the … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat WiFi Reset Instructions

Honeywell Thermostat Not Following Schedule

a Honeywell thermostat not following schedule, and how to fix that.  If the thermostat is otherwise working normally, it could be that its Schedule Hold   feature is active. So switch this off, and chances are that normal schedule following returns. But why would schedule following ever be OFF? Well, this schedule suspending option on many … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat Not Following Schedule

How to Set Permanent Hold on Honeywell Thermostat

Here, we cover how to set permanent hold on a typical Honeywell thermostat.  Now the permanent hold feature lets the user override scheduled temperature settings for an indefinite period.  In permanent hold, you set the temperature manually.  Then that setting remains in effect until you release the hold.  On the other hand, when a thermostat … Continue reading How to Set Permanent Hold on Honeywell Thermostat

Honeywell Thermostat Wiring Color Code

With so many new functions on today’s modern thermostats (t-stats), there is of course, many more wires to connect up. Gone are the two-wire days. Thus we need some soft of color code on the wires to keep all the functions straight. So here, we show examples of the Honeywell thermostat wiring color code for … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat Wiring Color Code

Honeywell Thermostat Won’t Connect to WiFi

This piece explains how to troubleshoot and fix, when a Honeywell thermostat won’t connect to WiFi. We’ve seen this on our Honeywell RTH9580WF internet thermostat. But this information applies about as well to Honeywell’s other wireless thermostats. These include the RTH8580WF, VisionPRO TH8320WF, VisionPRO 8000, et al. How to Fix the Honeywell Thermostat Won’t Connect … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat Won’t Connect to WiFi

Honeywell Thermostat Won’t Turn On Heat

HWhen a Honeywell thermostat won’t turn on the heat, many reasons may cause this. A faulty thermostat, a broken heating system, power losses, damaged wiring, et al. Here, we list some of these causes, and offer repair tips to solve these no-heat issues. First, we look at what might have happened with the Honeywell thermostat … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat Won’t Turn On Heat

How to Add Honeywell Thermostat to Google Home

In this post, we show how to add a Honeywell thermostat to Google Home smart speakers.  Now we have a Honeywell  Total Connect Comfort (TCC)  thermostat in the kitchen for several years now, and have enjoyed controlling it through the Google assistant with our voice.  So here’s what we had to do to set up … Continue reading How to Add Honeywell Thermostat to Google Home