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$78.00
$109.99
Updated November 2026
Data from the official Honeywell Home and Sensi sites.
2026 verdict
Sensi Smart thermostat wins this budget matchup by covering more of the house's climate and documenting SmartThings and Home Assistant.
It offers Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant support, humidity sensing alongside temperature, a wide 5 inch display with physical controls, on-device voice control and a 3 year warranty against 2. It is also the better received of the two, with a design aimed squarely at DIY installation. Honeywell Home T5 Smart Thermostat answers with a lower price, Apple HomeKit support the Sensi lacks, and monitoring the Sensi does not attempt: temperature alerts, a system health monitor with filter reminders, monthly energy reports with tips, 7-day scheduling and geofenced Auto Home and Away, on a 4.95 inch high-contrast touchscreen. Neither supports remote room sensors, occupancy detection or Matter, and both are 2.4 GHz only. Choose Honeywell Home T5 Smart Thermostat if HVAC health alerts and the touchscreen matter most; choose Sensi Smart thermostat for Home Assistant and SmartThings support, humidity data and a longer warranty.
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
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$89.98
$129.99
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
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| Feature | Honeywell Home T5 Smart Thermostat | Sensi Smart thermostat | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $78.00 | $89.98 | Honeywell Home T5 Smart Thermostat |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.4 | Sensi Smart thermostat |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years | Sensi Smart thermostat |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Honeywell Home T5 Smart Thermostat |
| Sensors | Temperature | Temperature, Humidity | Sensi Smart thermostat |
| Alerts | Temperature Alerts | None | Honeywell Home T5 Smart Thermostat |
| System Health Monitor | YES | NO | Honeywell Home T5 Smart Thermostat |
| Local Control | YES | NO | Honeywell Home T5 Smart Thermostat |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Tie |
| Screen | YES | YES | Tie |
| Energy Savings | YES | YES | Tie |
| Voice Control | YES | YES | Tie |
29% OFF
$78.00
$109.99
- + Price: $78.00
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
- + Alerts: Temperature Alerts
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.4
- - Warranty: 2 years vs 3 years
Winner
31% OFF
$89.98
$129.99
- + Rating: 4.4
- + Warranty: 3 years
- + Sensors: Temperature, Humidity
- - Price: $89.98 vs $78.00
- - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall, the Sensi Smart thermostat or the Honeywell Home T5 Smart Thermostat?
Sensi Smart thermostat, thanks to Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant support, humidity sensing and a 3 year warranty. Honeywell Home T5 Smart Thermostat wins on price, Apple HomeKit, temperature alerts and its system health monitor with filter reminders.
Which one works with Home Assistant?
Sensi Smart thermostat lists Home Assistant and SmartThings alongside Google Home and Alexa, but not Apple HomeKit. Honeywell Home T5 Smart Thermostat documents Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit, with SmartThings and Home Assistant unconfirmed.
How do the displays differ?
Sensi Smart thermostat uses a wide 5 inch monochrome LED display with physical controls rather than a touchscreen. Honeywell Home T5 Smart Thermostat has a 4.95 inch monochrome touchscreen. Neither shows weather, and both display temperature and time.
Do either support room sensors?
No. Neither Sensi Smart thermostat nor Honeywell Home T5 Smart Thermostat accepts external temperature sensors, and neither detects occupancy, so both work from the temperature where they are mounted.
Which one monitors the HVAC system?
Honeywell Home T5 Smart Thermostat includes a system health monitor with filter reminders, temperature alerts and monthly energy reports with tips. Sensi Smart thermostat has no system health monitoring and no temperature alerts, focusing on scheduling and platform compatibility instead.
Who should buy the Honeywell Home T5 Smart Thermostat?
Buyers who want the lower price, a touchscreen, geofenced Auto Home and Away, energy reports and maintenance alerts. If humidity sensing, SmartThings or Home Assistant support and a 3 year warranty matter more, Sensi Smart thermostat is the better choice.
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