"Resideo's newest thermostat looks like a compelling alternative to Nest or Ecobee if you're looking for a premium smart thermostat. The Honeywell Home X8S is compatible with Matter, supports room sensors, and features a sleek 5-inch touchscreen that works as an intercom for Ring and First Alert video doorbells. The $219.99 thermostat launches this week, and thanks to Matter compatibility works with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, and other smart home systems."
"At $220 ($250 with a room sensor), it's cheaper than the flagship $280 Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) but the same price as the $250 Ecobee Premium Thermostat, both of which come with a room sensor. Ecobee's thermostats also act as video doorbell intercoms, but only with Ecobee's doorbell camera. Nest thermostats don't work with any video doorbells. (Bear in mind, this feature is mainly useful if your thermostat is in a convenient position for you to check as you head to your front door.)"
The Honeywell Home X8S is a Matter-compatible smart thermostat with a 5-inch touchscreen, radar presence sensing, and built-in intercom support for Ring and First Alert video doorbells. The device supports room sensors and tracks indoor air quality while providing humidity and ventilation control. The thermostat works with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, and other Matter-enabled systems via dual-band Wi-Fi and is EnergyStar-certified. Pricing starts at $219.99 ($250 with a room sensor), positioning it below the $280 Nest Learning Thermostat and equal to the $250 Ecobee Premium. Intercom usefulness depends on thermostat placement within the home.
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