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A Nest Alternative - How to Control your Honeywell Wi-Fi Thermostat with Alexa

A Nest Alternative - How to Control your Honeywell Wi-Fi Thermostat with Alexa

, by Matt Fisher, 2 min reading time

If you’re a smart home enthusiast, you may have noticed that Google Nest thermostats no longer work with Alexa due to changes in Google’s smart home ecosystem. This has left many homeowners looking for a reliable alternative. Fortunately, Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostats are an excellent choice, and they integrate seamlessly with Alexa, allowing you to control your home’s temperature with simple voice commands.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to linking your Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostat with Alexa:

Step 1: Ensure Your Thermostat is Connected to Wi-Fi

Before linking your thermostat with Alexa, make sure it’s connected to Wi-Fi and registered with the Honeywell Home or Total Connect Comfort app. You can verify this by opening the app and checking if your thermostat is responsive.

Step 2: Open the Alexa App

Launch the Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet. If you haven’t already installed it, you can download it from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).

Step 3: Enable the Honeywell Home or Total Connect Comfort Skill

  1. In the Alexa app, tap on the menu (three horizontal lines in the upper-left corner).

  2. Select Skills & Games.

  3. Tap the search icon and type Honeywell Home (or Total Connect Comfort, depending on your thermostat model).

  4. Select the appropriate skill from the list.

  5. Tap Enable to Use.

Step 4: Link Your Honeywell Account

After enabling the skill, you’ll be prompted to log in to your Honeywell account. Enter your credentials and authorize Alexa to access your thermostat.

Step 5: Discover Devices

Once linked, Alexa will automatically search for compatible devices. If it doesn’t find your thermostat immediately, go to Devices > Thermostats > Discover Devices in the Alexa app.

Step 6: Control Your Thermostat with Alexa

Now that your Honeywell thermostat is connected, you can use voice commands to adjust your home’s temperature. Try these commands:

  • "Alexa, set the thermostat to 72 degrees."

  • "Alexa, increase the temperature by 2 degrees."

  • "Alexa, what’s the temperature in the house?"

  • "Alexa, set the thermostat to cool mode."

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Ensure your thermostat is connected to Wi-Fi and your Honeywell account is linked correctly.

  • Restart your Alexa device and Wi-Fi router if the connection fails.

  • Disable and re-enable the Honeywell skill if Alexa doesn’t recognize your thermostat.

Enjoy Hands-Free Temperature Control

By linking your Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostat with Alexa, you gain convenient, voice-activated control over your home’s climate. Whether you’re adjusting the temperature from your couch or setting schedules with routines, this integration makes home automation simple and efficient.

Have any questions or issues? Let us know in the comments!


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