If you've recently ordered what you thought was a Honeywell thermostat, valve, or other HVAC component and received a box with "Resideo" on it, you're not alone—and there's nothing wrong with your order. Here's what happened and why you can trust that you're getting the same quality product you've always relied on.
The Big Picture: Honeywell's 2018 Spin-Off
In October 2018, Honeywell International completed a major corporate restructuring that separated its residential products division into a new, independent company called Resideo Technologies. This included the entire Honeywell Homes product portfolio—thermostats, HVAC controls, valves, water leak detectors, and security products—along with ADI Global Distribution.
The name "Resideo" combines "residence" (your home) with "presidio" (your fortress), reflecting the company's continued mission to protect what matters most.
What This Means for the Products You Order
Here's the key point: the products themselves haven't changed. Resideo manufactures and distributes the same thermostats, zone valves, gas controls, and other components that were previously sold under the Honeywell Home brand. They offer:
- The same functionality
- The same compatibility with existing systems
- The same performance and quality standards
- The same part numbers in most cases
When you receive a Resideo-branded product, you're getting the exact same item—manufactured to the same specifications—that you would have received under the Honeywell Home name.
The Licensing Arrangement
Resideo operates under a 40-year licensing agreement with Honeywell International that allows them to continue using the "Honeywell Home" brand name on residential products. This is why you'll see products marketed as "Honeywell Home by Resideo" or "Honeywell Home thermostats from Resideo."
Resideo is the company behind the product. Honeywell Home is the brand. Both names represent the same quality and heritage that HVAC professionals have trusted for over 130 years.
How Product Branding Works Now
Resideo has organized its product catalog with a general distinction between markets:
- Honeywell Home branding: Primarily used for residential consumer-facing products
- Resideo branding: Often used for commercial and professional/trade products
However, these aren't hard boundaries. A Resideo-branded product works just as well in a residential setting as a Honeywell Home-branded one—they're functionally identical products with different labels based on marketing strategy.
Products You'll Find Under Resideo / Honeywell Home
The Resideo portfolio includes many products familiar to HVAC professionals:
- Smart thermostats (T-series, Prestige, FocusPRO)
- Programmable and non-programmable thermostats
- Zone valves and controls
- Gas control valves for water heaters
- Hydronic valves and actuators
- Boiler controls
- Indoor air quality products
- Water leak and freeze detection
- Home security products
What Hasn't Changed
- Quality: Same manufacturing standards and quality control
- Compatibility: Products work with your existing Honeywell/Resideo systems
- Support: Full technical support available at Resideo.com and HoneywellHome.com
- Warranty: Products continue to carry manufacturer warranties
The Bottom Line
If you order a Honeywell thermostat or valve and receive a Resideo-branded product, there's no need for concern. You're receiving the genuine article from the company that has manufactured these trusted products for decades. The corporate structure changed in 2018, but the products, the engineering, and the commitment to quality remain the same.
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Sources:
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Honeywell International Press Release, October 29, 2018: "Honeywell Completes Spin-Off of Resideo Technologies, Inc." (investor.honeywell.com)
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Honeywell International Press Release, July 25, 2018: "Honeywell To License Its Brand To Homes Spin, Reveals Post-Spin Company Name Will Be Resideo" (honeywell.com)
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Resideo Technologies corporate information (resideo.com)
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SEC Filing EX-99.1, Resideo Technologies, Inc. Form 10 documentation regarding 40-year brand licensing agreement (sec.gov)