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product_id: 721582684
title: "RTH9600WF Smart Color Thermostat Energy Star Wi-Fi Programmable Touchscreen Alexa Ready - C-Wire Required"
brand: "honeywell"
price: "R7205"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/721582684-rth9600wf-smart-color-thermostat-energy-star-wi-fi-programmable-touchscreen
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Energy Star certified for smart savings Customizable HD color touchscreen Seamless Wi-Fi & smart assistant control RTH9600WF Smart Color Thermostat Energy Star Wi-Fi Programmable Touchscreen Alexa Ready - C-Wire Required

**Brand:** honeywell
**Price:** R7205
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Elevate your comfort, save smart, and stay connected in style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** RTH9600WF Smart Color Thermostat Energy Star Wi-Fi Programmable Touchscreen Alexa Ready - C-Wire Required by honeywell
- **How much does it cost?** R7205 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- honeywell enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted honeywell brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Home Integration:** Effortlessly control your climate via Alexa, Google Assistant, Cortana, or the dedicated app—anytime, anywhere.
- • **Vibrant Personalization:** Tailor your thermostat’s display with any color to match your style or mood.
- • **Real-Time Comfort Insights:** Stay informed with live indoor/outdoor temperature, humidity, and weather forecasts right on your thermostat’s screen.
- • **Energy Efficiency That Pays:** Certified Energy Star device that not only cuts your bills but also unlocks rebates and rewards through demand response programs.
- • **Flexible Compatibility & Control:** Works with most heating/cooling systems (C-wire required) and offers multiple fan modes for ultimate comfort customization.

## Overview

The Honeywell Home RTH9600WF is a sleek, Energy Star certified smart thermostat featuring a fully customizable HD color touchscreen. It offers seamless Wi-Fi connectivity with major smart assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant, enabling remote control and flexible programming. Designed for broad HVAC compatibility (C-wire required), it provides real-time indoor/outdoor climate data and supports energy-saving rebates and demand response programs, making it a must-have for eco-conscious, tech-savvy professionals.

## Description

RTH9600WF Smart Color Thermostat Energy Star Wi-Fi Programmable Touchscreen Alexa Ready - C-Wire Required

## Features

- Energy Star certified to help save energy, track your heating and cooling, and send personalized tips to reduce energy usage.
- Save energy and earn rewards by consulting with your energy provider about available energy saving rebates to save on your purchase. Additionally, eligible customers can enroll in their local utility's "DEMAND RESPONSE PROGRAM", which may reward you for allowing the utility to slightly adjust your AC or furnace temperature settings when there is high demand for power.
- Control from anywhere by using the app or smart home compatible partners including AMAZON ALEXA, GOOGLE ASSISTANT, MICROSOFT CORTANA, and more. Flexible programming options are also available if you prefer to set it up and forget it, but still benefit from energy savings.
- CUSTOMIZABLE COLOR DISPLAY - Easily change the Wi-Fi thermostat's high-definition display to any color you choose.
- COMFORT INFORMATION ON THE DISPLAY: View indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity information directly on the home screen, plus the daily weather forecast available on the smart thermostat.
- Compatible with: forced air (gas, oil or electricity), hot water and steam, and electric backup heat pumps. Does not work on electrical baseboard heat (120-240V). C wire required.Before purchasing, please check if this smart programmable thermostat is compatible with your home and to determine if your home needs a C wire power adapter.
- Requires C Wire Power Adapter - Before purchasing, please check if this thermostat is compatible with your home and to determine if your home needs a C wire power adapter.
- Works with most hot/cold oil oven systems. It does not work only with oil furnace heating systems unless there is a C wire.
- Fan control options include: Power - The fan is always on; AUTOMATIC - The fan works only when the heating or cooling system is on, and circulate: the fan runs randomly about 35% of the time.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Honeywell Home |
| Model Name | Smart Color Thermostat |
| Product Dimensions | 2.5D x 12.1W x 8.9H Centimeters |
| Controller Type | Control |
| Special Feature | Selectable color touch screen, Energy Star Certified, Intelligent Response Technology, Works with Amazon Alexa |
| Colour | white |
| Specific Uses For Product | Furnace |
| Temperature Control Type | Heating & Cooling |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Included Components | Mounting hardware, Mounting Hardware, Color Smart Thermostat, Quick Start Guide |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Item Weight | 0.7 Pounds |
| Voltage | 24 Volts |
| Material | Plastic |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Control Type | Touchpad Control |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Style | Smart |
| Backlight | Yes |
| Specification Met | Energy |
| UPC | 194159008144 |
| Manufacturer | Honeywell Home |
| Item model number | RTH9600WF2022 |
| ASIN | B09TBGGLQB |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Honeywell Home
- **Model Name:** Smart Color Thermostat
- **Product Dimensions:** 2.5D x 12.1W x 8.9H Centimeters
- **Controller Type:** Control
- **Special Feature:** Selectable color touch screen, Energy Star Certified, Intelligent Response Technology, Works with Amazon Alexa
- **Colour:** white
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Furnace
- **Temperature Control Type:** Heating & Cooling
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wi-Fi
- **Included Components:** Mounting hardware, Mounting Hardware, Color Smart Thermostat, Quick Start Guide

## Images

![RTH9600WF Smart Color Thermostat Energy Star Wi-Fi Programmable Touchscreen Alexa Ready - C-Wire Required - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mmDeLKDDL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the difference between this model and older rth9580wf?**
A: I contacted Honeywell about this. This is their response:
"RTH9585 is a newly launched model with a slightly different user interface than RTH9580WF.

 

Also, RTH9585WF has an additional feature of temporary schedule changes wherein you can adjust the Wake, Leave, Return or Sleep periods based on special requirements such as when you wish to activate return period earlier than usual or when you wish to delay the sleep period."

**Q: does this thermostat requires "C" wire?**
A: In an HVAC system there is a step-down transformer that takes the 240VAC or 120VAC and steps it down to 24VAC. The primary side of the 24VAC is what has always been connected the R terminal of a thermostat. The secondary side of the 24VAC transformer was not. It is this secondary side of the 24VAC that is needed by newer thermostats. In fact the newer thermostats are powered by the 24VAC. That secondary side is what is connected to the C terminal. If your cable has a spare unconnected wire. It could be connected to the secondary of the transformer and then to the C terminal. To see if it is there but but not connected, us a VOM and set for AC Voltage, put one lead on the R terminal, and the second lead to each unconnected wire(s), one at a time. if it shows 24VAC +/- 4VAC, you found the secondary side. All other wires will show OC or open. That secondary side wire is the C wire

**Q: Does this thermostat have a screen lock to prevent guest from tampering with the settings?**
A: Yes, upper and lower limits can be set. Couldn't find anything online to see how to adjust. Chatted with customer service.  The thermostat needs to be unlocked.  Then press settings in the upper right of the main screen, Scroll down to preferences, and choose advanced preferences. Press next until the temperature limits screen.  Adjust.  Limits apply to all three modes unlocked, partially, and fully locked.

**Q: How does this sense the outside temp and humidity?**
A: It displays outside temp and humidity, but these are local weather conditions from the internet, not sensors at your house.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-07*