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Honeywell Lyric thermostat

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Re: Honeywell Lyric thermostat

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Post by untothebreach »

One reason I haven't started adding 'Smart Devices' to my home is that I am not confident that traditional device manufacturers are thinking about security like they should. Case in point, the Belkin WeMo vulnerability[1]. Does the convenience of adding these devices to your home make up for the fact that every one you add is a potential attack vector?

1: http://hackaday.com/2013/01/31/turning-the-belkin-wemo-into-...

Re: Honeywell Lyric thermostat

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Post by kungfooey »

As usual, the pricing is opaque. Click "Get Lyric" and it directs me to a list of "certified contractors."

> The Lyric Thermostat is currently available exclusively through Honeywell certified contractors.

It does say it will be available for self-installation "soon." However, so far this continues the long-standing tradition with HVAC companies.

Re: Honeywell Lyric thermostat

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Post by joekrill »

kungfooey wrote: post #3

As usual, the pricing is opaque. Click "Get Lyric" and it directs me to a list of "certified contractors." > The Lyric Thermostat is currently available exclusively through Honeywell certified contractors. It does say it will be available for self-installation "soon." However, so far this continues the long-standing tradition with HVAC companies.

Apparently they will be $279: http://time.com/2852103/honeywell-nest-thermostats/

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untothebreach wrote: post #2

One reason I haven't started adding 'Smart Devices' to my home is that I am not confident that traditional device manufacturers are thinking about security like they should. Case in point, the Belkin WeMo vulnerability[1]. Does the convenience of adding these devices to your home make up for the fact that every one you add is a potential attack vector? 1: http://hackaday.com/2013/01/31/turning-the-belkin-wemo-into-..…

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Re: Honeywell Lyric thermostat

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Post by brucehart »

It looks like a poor man's version of a Nest except it costs $50 more and has to be purchased through a contractor. The distinguishing feature that they are touting (the geo-fencing capability) is not something I would even want. I don't want an app on my phone sending constant updates to Honeywell on exactly where I am located. This seems like an established company trying to play catch-up to an unanticipated change in their market and doing a poor job.

Re: Honeywell Lyric thermostat

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Post by rscott »

outside1234 wrote: post #5
post_break wrote: post #4

As of right now you can only get this through a contractor. Seems like DOA if they keep it that way.

90% of thermostats are installed that way. Its really an enterprise business.

Source? Isn't that only true due to the fact that most people do not change thermostats in homes/apartments/condos they move into, or when they change HVAC systems?
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