Our quick take

Honeywell Lyric T6: Alternatives to consider

  • Starter pack £250 (plus £50 per additional sensor; install not included)

  • £249 (including install; £199 without; thermostat stand £29 extra)

  • £259 (with installation; £179 without)

  • £249

Honeywell Lyric T6R - 4.0 / 5

Honeywell Lyric T6R review: Installation

  • Professional installation recommended (not included in price) 108 x 108 x 35mm receiver box 110 x 102 x 75mm thermostat (including stand)

Honeywell Lyric T6R review: Critical placement

  • Thermostat reads ambient temperature Touchscreen control to adjust heating Android/iOS app control via smart device

Honeywell Lyric T6R review: Scheduling and app control

  • Schedule heating via iOS/Android app Home/Away settings Does not learn and auto schedule

Honeywell Lyric T6R review: Heating based on mobile phone location

  • App’s GPS-based geo-fencing for automatic Home/Away activation Family accounts for fuller control

To recap

A simple-to-use smart thermostat system that comes with a touchscreen controller and works with the Lyric app. It is also Apple HomeKit enabled and allows geofencing to ensure that heating is only on when people are home.