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Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat vs Sensi Touch smart thermostat

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Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
If cross platform flexibility and a longer warranty matter more to you than built in HVAC alerts, the Sensi Touch smart thermostat is the smart thermostat to buy over the Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat, since it adds Apple HomeKit and Samsung SmartThings, a three year warranty, and a trim plate option that the Honeywell does not offer. The Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat still wins on temperature alerts and a system health monitor for filter and maintenance reminders, both absent from the Sensi Touch smart thermostat. Both use a color touchscreen, sense temperature and humidity, support voice control, connect over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only, and skip a built in speaker. Buy the Sensi Touch smart thermostat for the broadest platform compatibility and a longer warranty, and buy the Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat if temperature alerts and HVAC health monitoring matter more to your household.
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FeatureHoneywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color ThermostatSensi Touch smart thermostatWinner
Price$123.49$159.99Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat
Rating4.34.5Sensi Touch smart thermostat
Warranty1 year3 yearsSensi Touch smart thermostat
Included accessoriesNoneTrim PlateSensi Touch smart thermostat
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantSensi Touch smart thermostat
AlertsTemperature AlertsNoneHoneywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat
System Health MonitorYESNOHoneywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiTie
ScreenYESYESTie
SensorsTemperature, HumidityTemperature, HumidityTie
Energy SavingsYESYESTie
Voice ControlYESYESTie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat or Sensi Touch smart thermostat?

The Sensi Touch smart thermostat is the stronger overall pick, with a longer three year warranty, an available trim plate, and broader platform support that adds Apple HomeKit and Samsung SmartThings. The Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat wins on temperature alerts and its system health monitor.

What is the biggest difference between the Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat and the Sensi Touch smart thermostat?

Platform reach. The Sensi Touch smart thermostat works with Apple HomeKit and Samsung SmartThings in addition to Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant, while the Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat is limited to Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant but adds temperature alerts and a system health monitor.

Do both thermostats have a color touchscreen?

Yes. Both the Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat and the Sensi Touch smart thermostat use a color touchscreen display.

Which one sends HVAC maintenance reminders?

The Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat includes a system health monitor for filter and humidifier pad reminders. The Sensi Touch smart thermostat does not include this feature.

Who should buy the Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat?

Buyers who want temperature alerts, a system health monitor for HVAC maintenance, and are fine with Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant as their only integrations.

Who should buy the Sensi Touch smart thermostat?

Buyers who want the widest platform support, including Apple HomeKit and Samsung SmartThings, a longer warranty, and an available trim plate for a cleaner install.

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