Scottsdale, Arizona, October 22, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- Global provider of home comfort, safety, and security solutions Resideo Technologies ( NYSE : REZI ) announced that it plans to release a software update in the first quarter of 2027 to enable its existing Honeywell Home ElitePRO, X7S, and X8S smart thermostats to support the "Adaptive Temperature Control" ( Adaptive Temperature Control ) and "Clean Energy Guidance" ( Clean Energy Guidance ) features introduced in Apple's new HomeView products.
BJW_KEEP_00002 states that this update will allow users of the accompanying BJW_KEEP_00001 smart thermostat to use these new features without replacing existing equipment or requiring additional professional installation. The company says this planned update underscores its commitment to developing innovative products for the future, combining advanced sensing and control technologies with the flexibility to work together across the mainstream smart home ecosystem.
Honeywell Home Smart Thermostat Combines Award-Winning Design with Advanced Home Comfort Features
Resideo indicates that its latest generation of Honeywell Home smart thermostats integrates high-end design, intelligent sensing, and professional-level HVAC control to provide a more connected and personalized home comfort experience.
These thermostats have recently won the “Popular Mechanics” 2026 Home Innovation Award, as well as the 2026 Residential Product All-Star Award selected by ACHR News. Resideo indicates that this reflects the company’s continuous investment in differentiated solutions to enhance residential comfort, convenience, and energy efficiency.
According to Resideo, ElitePRO, X7S and X8S smart thermostats possess a number of advanced features. While enhancing the user experience, they also provide the precision, control capabilities, and installation flexibility required by professionals:
- High-end user experience:Equipped with a customizable touchscreen display that can reach up to 5 inches in size, and it is capable of streaming real-time video from compatible Ring ® and First Alert ® doorbells.
- Advanced Sensing and Control:Supports radar-based occupancy detection, multiple room sensors, integration with multiple indoor air quality (IAQ) devices, as well as (Resideo)'s (Redlink)™ wireless technology, to achieve communication and control of key (HVAC) system components.
- Professional-level installation:Equipped with the features necessary for professionals to efficiently install and configure systems, including one-click configuration, support for C-line adapters and remote device interfaces, Honeywell Home UWP ® wall mounting plates, as well as flexibility suitable for a variety of HVAC application scenarios.
Resideo indicates that the Honeywell Home smart thermostat emphasizes flexibility in its design. It currently supports smart home ecosystems including Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Home Assistant, and Samsung SmartThings, and has obtained Matter certification.
Homeowners can also manage their Honeywell Home smart thermostats through the Resideo Connect app, without the need for any smart home hub. Professional installers can use specialized tools, including the Resideo Technician app and the Resideo One portal, to simplify installation, configuration, and provide ongoing customer support.
Resideo connects families through innovation and trusted professionals
Resideo indicates that, starting with its first thermostat, the company has accumulated over a century of innovation history and continues to develop professional solutions for key home systems to provide comfort, reliability, and performance.
Resideo, President and CEO, Tom Surran stated: "Homeowners should have the freedom to choose the products and platforms that best meet their needs. Our approach is to combine differentiated hardware, advanced sensing and control technologies, with open connectivity capabilities, to provide solutions that become more powerful over time. By bringing Apple's new Home features to thermostats that are already installed in homes, we demonstrate how continuous software innovation can enhance the value of our products while preserving the homeowners' initial investment."
Resideo indicates that its product development strategy is driven by its relationships with over 100,000 professionals worldwide. Through more than 15 million installations each year, these professionals bring Resideo's comfortable, safe, and secure solutions into homes.
The company stated that the interconnected technologies and professional collaboration of Resideo jointly contribute to creating residential environments that can better understand what is happening within the home and respond intelligently. This connectivity creates new opportunities to enhance comfort and efficiency, while also helping professionals responsible for installing and maintaining these solutions to identify and address issues before they escalate into more costly failures.
About Resideo
Resideo is a global construction technology company and a leading developer and manufacturer of key control and sensing solutions for the residential market. The company serves professional installers and system integrators in multiple product categories, including HVAC control, combustion systems, life safety, security, and water systems. Its comfort and protection solutions have been applied in over 150 million residential and commercial spaces around the world, with tens of millions of new devices sold each year. For more information about Resideo and its trusted brands (including BRK, First Alert, and Honeywell Home), please visit Resideo.com.
Honeywell Home Trademark is used under a long-term license from Honeywell International Inc. Therefore, Honeywell Technologies is unable to confirm or deny the statements related in this press release.
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