YTHX9321R5003 HONEYWELL HD COLOR SYSTEM KIT PRESTIGE HD SYSTEM REDLINK ENABLED INCLUDES THE PORTABLE COMFORT CONTROL (REMOTE) + WIRELESS OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND HIGH DEFINITION COLOR

by Honeywell

Product Description

Large, easy-to-read backlit display shows current indoor temperature and humidity, temperature setting, date and time on the home screen. Also displays outdoor temperature and humidity on home screen (if wireless outdoor sensor is installed). Adjustable backlight level allows thermostat to be on full brightness at all times or dim to the brightness level of choice when the thermostat is not being used. Interview-Based Programming wizard to easily and confidently schedule thermostat temperatures and times. USB Port allows downloading of installer settings to quickly and consistently perform setup of thermostats in similar applications. USB Port also allows easy setup of dealer logo and contact information on thermostat screen. Real-Time Clock keeps time during power failure; automatically updates for daylight saving time. Precise Temperature Control (+/- 1°F) for reliable and consistent temperature. Multiple HOLD options allows modification of schedule as needed. Change Reminders to inform it is time to replace Air Filter, humidifier pad, ultraviolet bulb or batteries in connected devices. RedLINK Enabled to communicate with compatible wireless devices. Kits Include Portable Comfort Control, Wireless Outdoor Sensor and Prestige SD Thermostat.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• ASIN: B001O48A3U
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #99,138 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Thermostat in the World, November 28, 2009

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Robert R. Rios "rrios28" (u.s.a.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: YTHX9321R5003 HONEYWELL HD COLOR SYSTEM KIT PRESTIGE HD SYSTEM REDLINK ENABLED INCLUDES THE PORTABLE COMFORT CONTROL (REMOTE) + WIRELESS OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND HIGH DEFINITION COLOR (Misc.)

This unit by Honeywell is the best looking unit I have ever seen, its HD display is second to none and the LCD remote is great with a touch screen display that has a cool white appearance that's not hard on the eyes if using late at night for a quick temperature change, its easy to understand and use. The kit also comes with an outdoor sensor that will send temperature and humidity readings to the thermostat and the remote. It has a whole host of settings that can be fine tuned to your liking such as a reminder to change you filter, or your batteries on your sensor are low amongst a list of other things. Remember if you install it your self the installers code is the manufactures date on the unit, this can be found on the back panel, (month and year ex. 0908). Many reviewers and sellers may say to have it installed by a professional, but that is not necessary with basic knowledge and a few tools. If your current thermostat runs on batteries, remove it and look at the small wiring cable with several wires in it and locate the wire that can supply power to the unit from your furnace (red), one of the unused terminals more than likely is hot power terminal on your furnace, secure that wire (red) to that hot terminal to supply constant power to your Honywell HD Thermostat, after connect the remaining wires. You can run two of these as I do, the only catch that I have found it that its best to use two remotes rather than one for both, the ability to adjust the temperature at the thermostat, or the remote will not be utilized by using only one remote. You can toggle between the two thermostats but can only adjust the temperature where the thermostat is located, so if your unit is in the hallway it will adjust the temperature there and not in your bedroom where you may be for the rest of the night. Using two remotes solves this by allowing you to select the remotes location or the thermostats location for temperature adjustment , that way one remote can stay downstairs and the other upstairs. The Tru-Steam addition is a great feature that I have yet to try but soon will. Your guests and family will be amazed by the nice looking display and handy remote, once you get over dropping 4 to 8 hundred dollars for one or two units, you will be pleased with the ease of use this product offers. Overall a great product from Honeywell that will not let you down, and is a great addition to your homes decor.

UPDATE : ( 8/7/2011) A recent review stated that the remote will not display the humidity level outside from the sensor, that is false. When looking at the remote all one needs to do is press the small box that displays the outdoor temperature and it will toggle between the two readings, perhaps the person that posted that information should remove their review due to it being false. Overall a great product from Honeywell.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Thermostat - Could use internet/network capability, May 11, 2011

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N. Schweitzer (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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I live in a three-story townhouse, and it was always difficult to stay comfortable--one room was always warmer/cooler than another, and it was frustrating to always have to be setting my thermostat differently depending on which room of the house I was using at the time (e.g., sleeping in the bedroom vs working in the office vs watching TV in the living room). I started looking for thermostats that had portable sensors, and I came across the Honeywell Prestige. I also looked into network-controllable thermostats that would allow me to change settings remotely (e.g., on a phone or PC). I settled on this Honeywell because of the fact that the system can be set to run according to the temperature of the remote, rather than the main wall unit. (Though I would still really like to also be able to control the unit via a network.)

I am very happy with this thermostat. My bedroom was always cooler (with AC) or hotter (with heat) than the rest of the house, so it is good to keep the remote control by my bed so I can actually set the temperature I want my bedroom to be (and not worry about how hot/cold the rest of the house is when no one's using it). The remote is easy to use, and the outdoor temperature sensor is nice, although it doesn't actually do anything to the thermostat's settings. The color LCD screen is neat, and people are certainly impressed when they see it.

This product is actually designed for HVAC installers and NOT for the general public. You will need to know some basic info about your HVAC system to set it up properly. One note about installation: Like other reviewers mentioned, this unit requires a 24VAC connection to operate. Almost all HVAC units are capable of providing this, but it seems that most units aren't wired to provide that voltage through the thermostat wires. It is possible to DIY a 24VAC connection if you don't have one, but I only recommend doing that if (1) you own and can use a multimeter, (2) you have extra unused wires in the bundle that comes to your thermostat, and (3) you can read a wiring diagram. I DIYed it, finding the common wire terminal at the HVAC unit, testing with a multimeter to ensure that it is providing 24VAC (it will actually be around 25-26 at the unit), hooking an unused thermostat wire to that common terminal, and then testing at the thermostat. If you don't know how to do any of that, or you don't meet those three requirements, you should most definitely have this product professionally installed.

****** UPDATE ******

After a month of using this new system, I am an even bigger fan. Because I have a smart meter, I can track daily and hourly energy consumption in my townhouse. Having some fairly sophisticated statistical training, I ran an analysis of my energy usage before and after installation, controlling for the weather and the amount of time spent at home. I found that my average daily energy consumption decreased by 12-18% once I installed this thermostat. Those savings are most certainly due to the remote sensor that I keep next to my bed which prevents over-cooling at night. At my energy rates, this purchase should be paid off sometime this fall. This was a great investment.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST thermostat ever, February 24, 2010

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DrXenos - See all my reviews

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I love this thermostat. It is easy to install and a breeze to program. Best of all, it keeps my house EXACTLY at the target temperature. My old one would fluctuate around the target, first being too hot, then too cold (even though I had the tolerance set to +/-1 degree). This thermostat seems to run the furnace in smaller spurts, instead of waiting for the temperature to drop and running for a long time, like my one old did.

The remote and outdoor sensor are nice features, and also easy to use.

I just wish I had purchased this along time ago. My house is much more comfortable now.