Resideo Technologies Inc. (REZI) has launched the Honeywell Home X8S, a new smart thermostat featuring real-time video streaming, marking a strategic expansion into AI-powered home security integration. The product targets the growing smart home market with advanced IoT capabilities.
- Honeywell Home X8S features 1080p live video streaming via a 7-inch touchscreen display
- Device integrates with existing Honeywell Home security systems and cloud storage
- Priced at $299.99, targeting the premium smart thermostat segment
- Early pilot data shows 14% average reduction in HVAC energy use
- Rollout planned in U.S. and Canada by Q1 2026 through retailers and installers
- Global smart thermostat market projected to reach $5.8 billion by 2028
Resideo Technologies Inc. (REZI) has introduced the Honeywell Home X8S smart thermostat, a next-generation device combining climate control with live video streaming directly through the thermostat’s built-in display. The X8S operates on a 7-inch touchscreen and supports 1080p HD video, enabling users to monitor home activity from within their living space without relying on external cameras or mobile apps. The device integrates with existing Honeywell Home security systems and supports cloud-based storage with optional subscription plans for extended video retention. The launch underscores Resideo’s push to deepen its footprint in the connected home ecosystem. The X8S is compatible with major voice assistants, including Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri, and leverages AI-driven temperature learning algorithms to optimize energy usage. Resideo reports that early pilot deployments in North America show a 14% average reduction in HVAC energy consumption when users engage with the device’s adaptive scheduling features. Priced at $299.99 for the base model, the X8S positions itself in the premium segment of the smart thermostat market. Its integration of video surveillance represents a competitive differentiator against rivals like Nest and Ecobee, which currently rely on separate camera ecosystems. The device is expected to roll out in U.S. and Canadian retail channels by Q1 2026, with initial availability through home improvement retailers and authorized installers. The announcement has drawn attention from investor circles following Resideo’s 2024 acquisition of key IoT assets from a European smart home platform. Analysts note that demand for unified home management systems is rising, with the global smart thermostat market projected to reach $5.8 billion by 2028, growing at a 7.3% CAGR. Resideo’s ability to bundle security and comfort features could strengthen its market share among high-end residential customers.