# Wi-Fi Smart Thermostats Honeywell Released a Temperature Panel That Works with Your Smartphone By Ryan Fowler | Published 2013-04-12 | Updated 2013-04-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-thermostats References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/home_improvement/honeywell-prestige-2-0-wi-fi-smart-thermostat-for-happier-homes.php) & [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/04/honeywell-prestige-2-0-wi-fi-smart-thermostat/) [Honeywell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeywell) has just released their Prestige 2.0 Wi-Fi Smart Thermostats. These temperature control panels work with your smartphone so you can control the temperature and regulate energy use anywhere in your home. If that isn't impressive enough for you, the smart thermostats that mount on your wall can also change color to match the paint on your wall or even a favorite accent that is close by. These incredible new smart thermostats can do a whole lot more than your average [home temperature controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-thermo), but they can also be used as a conventional piece if you aren't into the whole extreme tech thing. If you have a beautiful home that you love and cherish, why not deck it out with every possible accessory imaginable? This unit is also a very functional piece for when you are simply feeling a little lazy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Home Automation:** Smart thermostats are part of a larger trend in home automation, offering opportunities to develop new smart devices that integrate into a connected home ecosystem. - **Energy Efficiency Solutions:** Wi-Fi enabled thermostats offer new opportunities for innovative energy management solutions that help homeowners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. - **Personalized Home Decor:** Smart thermostats that change color to match the paint on your wall or home decor offer opportunities for product differentiation and personalized home decor experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smart Home Technology:** Companies that develop smart home technologies can leverage the trend towards home automation and develop innovative products that work with smart thermostats. - **Energy Management:** Energy management companies have an opportunity to develop innovative solutions that leverage the data provided by Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats to help homeowners save money and reduce their energy consumption. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics manufacturers can develop smart thermostats that offer unique features and functions, such as changing color to match home decor or integrating with other smart home devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Home-Connected Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/th1123wf.md) - [Artistic Glass-Like Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-nest-learning-thermostat.md) - [Certified Eco-Friendly Smart Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st55.md) - [AI-Powered Home Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beca-bht-18gblw.md) - [Smart Thermostat Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-learning-thermostat.md) - [Geo-Fencing Smart Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lennox-l40-smart-thermostat.md) - [Cubic Industrial Smart Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netatmo-thermostat-original.md) - [Smart Home Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radiator-thermostat-e1.md) - [Omni-Compatible Smart Thermostats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meross-matter-smart-thermostat.md)