Ecobee Smart Thermostat User Manual
GETTING STARTED
Welcome
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Key features of the Smart Thermostat:
- Color touch screen display
- Precision +/- 1°F (0.5°C)
- temperature control
- Remote access via the Internet
- Vacation programming
- Seven-day programming
- Humidity monitoring and control
- Intelligent algorithms that adapt to your home and preferences
- Furnace fan control
- Ventilator control
- Quick Save function
- Two detector inputs
USING THE TOUCH SCREEN
The Smart Thermostat uses touch screen technology that makes navigation easy. Lightly tap the icons, buttons and lists or drag your finger across the screen to move a slider or scroll through a list.
Note: To prevent damage to the touch screen, never use a sharp object such as a pen.
When the screen shows a list of items, an arrow to the right of the item indicates more than two options to choose from. Touching this arrow will bring you to a new list or screen.
If there are only two options for a given list, they will be displayed next to a switch within the list. Pressing anywhere on the item will toggle from one option to the other. In the various screens on the thermostat, you have three ways to navigate:
Press Cancel to go back to the previous screen without saving changes.
What’s on the Home screen?
The Home Screen displays the current temperature in your home, various heating and cooling settings, and icons for navigating to other features and settings of the Smart Thermostat. The Home Screen is the default display on your Smart Thermostat.
- Set Temperature
The set temperature is the temperature the system is programmed to maintain. You can adjust it manually, but for maximum savings you should automate the temperature setting by programming the thermostat. See Programming Your Smart Thermostat on page 18.
- Set Temperature Adjustment Slider
Using your finger, drag the slider back and forth to manually lower or raise the temperature. Tapping at either end of the temperature scale will move the slider by 1°F (0.5°C). When you manually adjust the set temperature you will put the system into a Hold mode. See Holding Action on page 11. - Current Temperature
This is the current temperature in the room where the Smart Thermostat is installed. The thermostat sends signals to your heating and cooling system to make sure this temperature matches the set temperature on the thermostat. You can set the Smart Thermostat in Celsius or Fahrenheit. See Setting up your Thermostat on page 10. - System and Fan Settings
Displays the current operating mode of your heating and cooling system, as well as the furnace fan setting. Press Details to adjust these settings. - System Messages
Provides additional information on the operation of the system. - WiFi Signal Strength Indicator
Indicates the strength of the signal the Smart Thermostat is receiving from your WiFi router. You must have WiFi enabled for the indicator to work. - Current Date and Time
Displays the current date and time for your time zone. - Internet Connection Indicator
Indicates that the Thermostat is connected to the Internet
Feature Buttons
Feature buttons allow you to quickly access the various features of your ecobee Smart Thermostat.
Register
Use this button to register your Smart Thermostat, as well as your personalized web portal at www.ecobee.com. Refer to Creating Your Personal Web Portal on page 8 for details. Once you’ve successfully registered, this button will be replaced by the Weather button.
Weather
This button displays the current outdoor temperature and weather conditions for your registered location. Press it to see the full five-day forecast. Please note when you register your thermostat, it’s important to select your location accurately, as ecobee will use your local weather data to better control your heating and cooling. You must register your Smart Thermostat for this feature to operate.
Details
Press the Details button to see system details such as humidity levels and furnace fan settings. If you have a ventilator, humidifier or dehumidifier connected, Details displays the current settings for those, as well.
Program
Press Program to set the desired temperatures throughout the day for each day of the week. The icon on this button changes to show which period of the day (awake, away, home, sleep) is currently in effect.
Resume
If your thermostat has been manually adjusted, the Resume button will be displayed. Pressing this button will cause the system to revert back to the scheduled program.
Quick Save
Pressing the Quick Save button as you leave your home will put your thermostat into energy savings mode. To return your thermostat to its previous settings simply press OK on the touch screen. See page 12 for more information on this function.
More
Press this button to navigate to more features available on your Smart Thermostat.
Cleaning the touch screen
Press the Clean me button to deactivate your touch screen. You can clean the Smart Thermostat touch screen by spraying water or any mild, non-abrasive household cleaner on to a clean cloth. Wipe the surface of the touch screen with the dampened cloth.
Note: Do not spray any liquids directly onto your Smart Thermostat.
The touch screen will be deactivated for 20 seconds. The time to reactivation of the touch screen will count down.
To clean the touch screen:
From the Home screen, press More.
Press Clean Me.
About your Smart Thermostat
To display the About screen:
From the Home screen, press More.
Press Settings and select About from the Menu.
CONNECTING YOUR SMART THERMOSTAT TO THE INTERNET
You can manage your ecobee system using the color touch screen on the Smart Thermostat or from your secure, personalized web portal. Internet access lets you:
- Program, configure and control your Smart Thermostat
- Control your Smart Thermostat from anywhere you have Internet access.
- Use local weather data to maximize energy savings.
- Receive important alerts and reminders about your heating and cooling system.
Note: To connect your system to your personalized ecobee web portal you must have a broadband Internet connection and a wireless home network.
WiFi Specifications
Your Smart Thermostat is designed to support:
- A 802.11 b g wireless router WEP 64,
- WEP 128, WPA1 and WPA2 encryption methods
- Dynamic or static IP addressing.
Setting up WiFi
The Smart Thermostat has a wireless interface that connects to any home wireless network. You must enable the WiFi radio in the Smart Thermostat and configure it in order to access your home wireless network. When the WiFi radio is turned on, the Smart Thermostat displays a list of available networks, along with an indication of the signal strength and whether security encryption is used. If your home network is not listed, or if the signal strength is very low, try readjusting the antenna on your wireless router. If that doesn’t improve the signal you may need to relocate your router. Once your network has been detected, select it and continue with the configuration. If the network is encrypted, you will be asked to enter a password for that network. This is the password you created when the wireless router was first set up.
To set up the WiFi radio:
From the Home screen, Press More.
Press Settings.
Switch WiFi on and select your network from the list of available networks.
Using the MAC address
You may have configured your network to filter for known MAC addresses. If so, refer to the section About your Smart Thermostat on page 6 of this manual to find the MAC address for your Smart Thermostat.
Advanced Configuration
Advanced configuration lets you input your network parameters manually. Select this list item and choose the network you wish to connect to, or it will allow you to add one to the list (i.e. if your network does not broadcast its SSID). You will then be able to view and configure the following:
- Dynamic or Static IP addressing
- SSID
- Password
- Type of Encryption
- WiFi Channel
- IP Address
- IP Subnet
- Gateway
- Primary and Secondary DNS
Creating Your Personal Web Portal
Once a wireless Internet connection is established, you need to register the Smart Thermostat to create your personal web portal. Your e-mail and password are not stored in the Smart Thermostat. You can change this information once the account has been registered and activated. If you don’t receive a registration email, please check your junk mail folder as registration messages are sometimes flagged as junk mail. Once you have completed the registration process, you can go to ecobee.com to manage your ecobee Smart Thermostat through your personal web portal
To register your thermostat:
From the Home screen, press Register.
Enter your primary email address. Press Done.
Enter a password with a minimum of eight characters. Press Done.
A message will be sent to the specified email address with a link to www.ecobee. com. Enter your chosen password to complete the registration.
Re-registering the Thermostat
There are times when you may need to re-register your Smart Thermostat. For example, if you are a new homeowner who has just moved to a home with an existing ecobee Smart Thermostat. Press More, then Settings. Select Reset and choose Reset Registration from the list. You can then follow the registration process described on the previous page.
SETTING UP YOUR SMART THERMOSTAT
This section of the manual describes how to set up and configure your Smart Thermostat using the touch screen. There are three key steps:
- Personalizing your Smart Thermostat
- Setting up Reminders
- Programming the thermostat using the Wizard or Editor.
Personalizing your Smart Thermostat
Preferences allow you to personalize your ecobee Smart Thermostat and include settings for how temperature, time and date are displayed.
Temperature Display
Touch the Temperature Display to select Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C).
Date and Time
- Touch Date & Time to:
- Set the current date
- Set the current time
- Select between 12-hour or 24-hour time format
- Select your time zone
- Enable or disable daylight savings adjustments.
Program the time and date, as well as your time zone. If you are connected to the Internet, time and date are programmed automatically. The time zone determines when the system needs to adjust for daylight savings time. To adjust the date and/or time, use your finger to spin the scroll wheels up or down.
Sound Effects
The Smart Thermostat can make sounds when you press a button or when an alert is generated. Press Sound Effects to:
- Turn on/off the sound when a button is pressed
- Adjust the volume of the sound when a button is pressed
- Turn on /off the sound when an alert is generated
- Adjust the volume of the sound for an alert.
To set up Preferences:
From the Home screen, Press More.
Press Settings and select Preferences and adjust to your needs.
Brightness
The touch screen display has adjustable backlight brightness. You can control the intensity when the screen is active (i.e., you are pushing buttons) and when the display is in standby mode. Press Brightness to:
- Set the Active brightness intensity
- Set the Standby brightness intensity
- Set the minimum time the Thermostat will stay in active brightness before switching to Standby brightness.
Holding Action
Whenever you manually adjust the set temperature the Smart Thermostat will indicate you are “holding”. You can select how long the thermostat will hold the new temperature before reverting back to the regular program. The options are:
- 2 hours
- 4 hours
- Until next transition The temperature will be held until the next program stage
- Indefinite Your thermostat will continue to hold at this temperature until you press the Resume button located at the bottom of the home screen.
- Update Program When you adjust the set temperature, the system will reprogram the temperature for the program period you are currently in.
- Ask Me Every time you adjust the set temperature you will be asked which of the options you would like to choose.
Quick Save Temperature Limits
In Quick Save mode, your system will automatically increase (in cool mode) or decrease (in heat mode) the set temperature. Use this option to program the maximum temperature change allowed so your comfort is not compromised. The number you enter is the difference from the set temperature of the system before the Quick Save feature is activated.
Access Control
You can configure your thermostat so certain features will require the user to enter a 4-digit access code. To enable the access code, enter a 4-digit number. (To disable this feature simply delete the number.) You can also configure the level of access control.
Restrict All Access
Unauthorized users will only be able to view the home screen and the weather information.
Restrict Details Access
The code is required to access the Details screen.
Restrict Program Access
The code is required to view and modify the thermostat’s program.
Restrict Vacation Access
The code is required to view and create a Vacation.
Restrict QuickSave
The code is required to both enter and exit QuickSave mode. In all cases once the code is enabled, it will be required to access any of the list items in the Settings menu, with the exception of the About screen. Once a valid code has been entered on the thermostat, access to restricted features will be allowed until the thermostat backlight timer has expired.
Temperature Range
You can configure the thermostat so only a specific heat and/or cool set point range is permitted.
Heat Temp Range
Move the slider to the desired maximum heat set point. Users will not be able to set the thermostat to a temperature above this limit.
Cool Temp Range
Move the slider to the desired minimum cool set point. Users will not be able to set the thermostat to a temperature below this limit.
Recovery Options
Recovery options allow the Smart Thermostat to learn how your heating and cooling system works, taking into account infrastructure, weather and historical operating performance so that your home is a comfortable temperature as soon as you walk in the door.
Smart Recovery Heat
The thermostat will start recovery at the optimum time to ensure the set point is reached at the programmed time.
Smart Recovery Cool
The thermostat will start recovery at the optimum time to ensure the set point is reached at the programmed time.
Random Start Heat
Programming a time in this section will produce a random delay when there is call for heat. In applications with multiple heating systems, this prevents all systems from activating at the same time, creating a peak power demand.
Random Start Cool
Programming a time in this section will produce a random delay when there is call for cooling. In applications with multiple cooling systems, this prevents all systems from activating at the same time, creating a peak power demand.
Thermostat Name
You can customize the name of your thermostat to suit your needs (i.e. Main Floor). This is useful if you have multiple systems or zones. You can view and edit your thermostat name in the About menu on your thermostat and also in your online Web Portal.
Utility CPP Setting
This section is only applicable if your utility company is running a Critical Peak Pricing program that you have agreed to be a part of. Contact your local electrical utility company for information about programs in your area.
CPP Response
Your utility may send voluntary events to your thermostat. You can choose to always accept these events. In which case, you would just be notified that an event is in progress. Or if you choose Ask Me, when the Utility issues an event, you will be asked if you want to participate. If you do not acknowledge the event prior to the start, the system will default to yes. During a Critical Peak Pricing event the Utility may select an energy saving strategy, or allow you to use your preferred strategy. Select from one of the options as your preferred energy saving strategy to be used during Critical Peal Pricing events.
Absolute Temperature
Set a specific heat and cool set point to be used when an event is initiated by the Utility company. If the set point at the time of the event is more favorable (lower in heat mode or higher is cool mode) than what you have programmed, the thermostat will use the more favorable set point for the duration of the event.
Relative Temperature
Program a temperature set back (heat) or set forward (cool) from your existing set point. For example, if you program a 4oF set forward, and your current cool set point is 76oF, During an event your thermostat set point will change to 80oF until the event has expired.
System Off
If this option is selected, the thermostat will turn off for the duration of this event.
Duty Cycle
This option allows you to program the maximum amount of time the system will run during a 1 hour period. For example if you select 30%, the air conditioner will run for a maximum of 18 (0.3 x 60) minutes regardless of whether the set point has been met. 0% essentially turns the system off, whereas 100% runs the system at full capacity
Setting up Reminders and Alerts
Your Smart Thermostat can be programmed to remind you of required filter changes and regular maintenance. These reminders were configured by the contractor during installation. Changing them may effect the operation of your heating and cooling system. If you are not sure about what equipment you have installed or whether you need to replace rather than clean your filters, please contact your heating and cooling contractor, or consult your original equipment manuals for the recommended maintenance procedures.
To set up Reminders:
From the Home screen, Press More.
Press Settings and select Reminders and alerts from the list. Scroll through options to set and adjust to your needs.
HVAC Maintenance
The Maintenance alert is displayed on the touch screen when regularly scheduled maintenance is required. It will also show your contractor’s contact information (if programmed by the contractor). Select this item to turn the reminder on or off, show the date of the last service, and select a reminder interval.
Furnace Filter
This sets the reminder period for cleaning or replacing the furnace air filter. Select this item to turn the reminder on or off and set the reminder interval in run-time hours or calendar months. You can also check the date of the last filter change.
Humidity Filter (Optional)
This sets the reminder period for cleaning or changing the humidifier filter.
Note: If your Smart Thermostat is not connected to a humidifier or dehumidifier this option will not be displayed.
Select this item to turn the reminder on or off to choose the reminder interval in run-time hours or calendar months. You can also check the date of the last filter change.
UV Lamp
Sets the reminder period for cleaning or replacing the UV lamp. Select this item to turn the reminder on or off and to set the reminder in calendar months. You can also check the date of the last lamp change
Ventilator Filter (Optional)
Select this item to turn the reminder on or off to choose the reminder interval in run-time hours or calendar months. You can also check the date of the last filter change.
Note: If your Smart Thermostat is not connected to a ventilator, this option will not be displayed.
Alerts
The Smart Thermostat can generate alerts when the temperature in the home reaches a pre-programmed temperature. This protects your home from damage due to freezing or excessive heat. If this alert has been set up, you will see the alert on the Smart Thermostat. If you’ve configured your personal web portal, you will also get an email alert.
Low Temperature Alert
Select this item to set the temperature at which the Smart Thermostat will generate a Low Temperature alert. The range can be adjusted to:
- Off – no alert will be generated
- Set temperature range of 35° – 68°F (1.5° – 20°C).
High Temperature Alert
Select this item to set the temperature at which the Smart Thermostat will generate a High Temperature alert. The range can be adjusted to:
- Off – no alert will be generated
- Set temperature range of 60° – 104°F (15.5° – 40°C).
Low Humidity Alert
Select this item to set the humidity level at which the Smart Thermostat will generate a Low Humidity alert. The range can be adjusted to:
- Off – no alert will be generated
- Set humidity range of 5 – 95% R.H. in 5% increments
High Humidity Alert
Select this item to set the humidity level at which the Smart Thermostat will generate a High Humidity alert. The range can be adjusted to:
- Off – no alert will be generated
- Set humidity range of 5-95% R.H. in 5% increments
Auxiliary Heat Run-Time Alert (optional)
If you have a heat pump with auxiliary heat configuration, you can program the Smart Thermostat to generate an alert if the auxiliary heat runs for more than this programmed amount of time during a 24-hour period.
Auxiliary Outdoor Temperature Alert (optional)
you have a heat pump with auxiliary heat configuration, you can also program the Smart Thermostat to generate an alert if the auxiliary heat is called for when the outdoor temperature exceeds this programmed set point. (This feature requires an Internet connection to function properly.)
NEW Enable Alerts to be displayed on console
Select No, if you do not want any of the alerts to be display on the touch screen interface. Alerts will continue to be displayed on the web portal and sent via email.
NEW Enable Heating and Cooling Alerts
Select No, if you do not want the Thermostat to generate the System Failed to Heat or Cool alerts. If disabled, these alerts will not be shown on the Thermostat or web portal and no emails will be sent.
Programming your Smart Thermostat
Your heating and cooling needs change depending on the time of day, and day of the week.
For example, if there’s no one in the house during the workday you might want to let the temperature go up in the summer, to reduce energy used by the air conditioning system, and down in the winter, to reduce heating energy. Your Smart Thermostat is flexible – you can program four or more different time periods per day, seven days a week. Each period is represented by a unique icon. These icons are found on various screens on the Smart Thermostat, as well as on your personalized web portal. They are:
Awake
The start time of this period is typically when you get up in the morning.
Work
This is usually when you leave to go to work.
Home
This is when you get home from work in the evening.
Sleep
This period is when you go to bed at night. We call it a Smart Thermostat because it learns how your home and heating and cooling equipment perform. This means you can be sure that your home is at the temperature you want, when you want it, without wasting energy. When your schedule changes, you can quickly and easily update the thermostat settings on the device itself or online through your personalized web portal. To further accommodate your comfort and schedule you can add extra program periods (refer to page 20 on Using the Editor for details). There are two ways to program the Smart Thermostat: Use the Wizard guide you through the steps OR use the more advanced Editor feature.
Using the Program Wizard
The Smart Thermostat Wizard takes you through a step-by-step process to set your Awake, Work, Home and Sleep programs.
Note: If your Smart Thermostat is in Hold mode, you must press Resume in order to get to the wizard.
The Smart Thermostat will not ask you what temperature you want in your home during work hours. Instead, it automatically sets this to minimize your energy consumption, while ensuring the room temperature reaches the desired temperature when you come home. If you prefer to set this temperature manually, use the Editor feature. If you want to change anything, you can either run the Wizard again, or press Editor to make specific changes. See Using the Editor on page 20. If you aren’t connected to the Internet, you must ensure the time and date are programmed. Refer to Personalizing your Smart Thermostat on page 10 for details.
Note: Humidity levels are not included as a programmable option, even if a humidifier or dehumidifier is installed and controlled by the Smart Thermostat.
To use the Wizard:
From the Home screen, press Program. Press Wizard in the upper right corner of the screen
Note: If your Smart Thermostat is in Hold mode, you must press Resume in order to get to the Wizard. Choose the setting that best fits your daily routine.
Press Next to go to the next question.
When the Congratulations screen appears, press Done.
Using the Editor
The Editor is more advanced than the Wizard. It allows you to set specific times, temperatures and furnace fan settings for each day of the week. Select the desired program period to adjust start times or disable the period entirely. Select a current Heat or Cool set temperature to adjust the temperature or fan settings for that period. Any program period changes will automatically apply to all the days in that period and will be shown at the top of the screen. If your system is enabled for auto change-over mode, the heat and cool set temperature will automatically be adjusted to ensure a minimum difference between the heat and cool set temperatures. In auto system mode, the fan setting will revert to whatever is configured in the Details fan setting. Auto changeover mode and the minimum temperature difference is configurable in the installer setting. To accommodate for your varying schedule you can add additional program periods in your week. For example if you come home for lunch during the week or want different settings for the weekend, you would simply add one of the existing periods at the allocated time and day or create a completely new one.
To use the Editor:
From the Home screen, press Program, then press Editor in the upper left corner of the screen.
Select the days you want to adjust (choosing more than one day will change settings for all the days selected), and press Next. Adjust temperature by pressing the heat or cool buttons on the right-hand side. OR select Add new item to add a custom period.
Scheduling a Vacation
The Smart Thermostat’s Vacation feature helps you conserve energy while you are away for extended periods of time. It also ensures your home is comfortable when you return. To program a Vacation, select the New button. Here you can program a name, start date and time, as well as the end date and time. You can enter any number of uniquely named vacations. Other features to choose from include:
To schedule a vacation:
From the Home screen, press More.
Press Vacation. Press New and enter a name and the duration of your vacation.
ecobee Optimize
Turn this option ON to tell the thermostat to automatically set your Heat Temperature, Cool Temperature, System Mode and Furnace Fan settings to maximize energy conservation while you are away. Turn this option OFF to manually configure Heat Temperature, Cool Temperature and Fan settings.
Heat Temperature
Programs the set temperature when the system is in Heat mode (i.e., when the furnace is on). Set a lower temperature to save energy.
Cool Temperature
Programs the set temperature when the system is in Cool mode (i.e., when the air conditioner is on). Set a higher temperature to save energy. You can also choose to turn off your cooling system while you are away to save more energy.
Fan
Toggles the fan setting between ON and Auto.
- ON The fan runs all the time regardless of programming or if there is a call for heat or cool. The fan will also run if the System Mode is OFF.
- Auto This option turns the furnace fan on but only when the system is heating, cooling or ventilating your home, or to satisfy the minimum fan run time as programmed.
- Minimum On Time This feature allows you to determine a minimum time per hour that the furnace fan will run. It results in increased air circulation and a more consistent temperature within the home, and is more cost effective than choosing the ON position for the fan. In either mode, the Smart Thermostat will ensure that when your vacation ends, the thermostat will revert to the regular settings.
Note: If you were running your regular program prior to the start of your vacation, on your return the Smart Thermostat will restore your home to those settings. If you were in Hold mode prior to the start of your vacation, the Smart Thermostat will restore the home to whatever the set temperature was just prior to your vacation.
UNDERSTANDING ALERTS
From time to time your ecobee system will display an alert — a reminder to change the furnace filter, or perform regular maintenance, for example. If you have a flood sensor installed in your house, the system can alert you when water is detected, potentially saving you thousands of dollars from damage due to flooding. If you have connected your Smart Thermostat to the Internet, these alerts can also be sent to you via email. When an alert displays, you can dismiss it or ask to be reminded later. For example, if you receive a furnace filter alert and choose Remind me later, the alert will clear and display again 24 hours later. If you choose OK when the alert displays, it will reset the reminder.
List of Alerts
Below is a complete list of alerts. Depending on your configuration, some of these may not apply to your system.
USING YOUR SMART THERMOSTAT
The bright, easy-to-read and easy-to-use touch screen on your Smart Thermostat makes it simple to review and adjust the settings any time you want.
Adjusting temperature
You can easily adjust the temperature without changing the thermostat’s programming. Once you’ve adjusted the temperature, the slider changes to indicate that you are currently holding the set temperature rather than running a program. The Smart Thermostat will hold the new temperature for the duration you specified in the Hold Action option during the initial setup (see Holding Action page 11) or until you press Resume. If your system is set for auto-changeover mode, and you have selected Auto in the Details System mode, an arrow will appear on the temperature scale, in addition to the magnifier. This will allow you to adjust both the heating and cooling set temperatures. There is a minimum difference allowed between the heat set temperature and the cool set temperature. If you change the temperatures such that thi minimum is not maintained, the system will automatically adjust the other set temperature to compensate. You can configure the Auto change-over mode and the minimum temperature difference is configurable in the installer settings.
Viewing Details
The Details screen lists various temperature and equipment details associated with your Smart Thermostat:
Current Temperature
The temperature in the room where the Smart Thermostat is installed.
To adjust the temperature:
Use your finger to press and move the set temperature slider left or right to select the temperature you want in the magnifier. Tapping either end of the temperature scale will move the slider by 1°F (0.5° C).
To access your Details:
From the Home screen, press Details.
System Mode
Displays the mode your system is operating in. Press this item to display a list of options:
- Cool The system will turn on the air conditioner when the current temperature rises above the set temperature.
- Heat The system will turn on the furnace when the current temperature drops below the set temperature.
- Auxiliary Heat Only The system will only use the auxiliary or back-up heat source to maintain the heat set point temperature
- Auto The system is in Auto-changeover mode and will activate the heating or cooling systems to keep your home within the desired range of set temperatures. This option is only available if enabled by the installer.
- Off The system is off and will only display the current temperature.
Fan Control
Displays the current furnace fan setting. Press this item to toggle between:
- On The fan runs all the time regardless of programming, or if there is a call for heat or cool. The fan will also run if the System Mode is Off.
- Auto Turns on the furnace fan when the system is heating, cooling or ventilating your home, or to satisfy the minimum fan “on” time. When you switch between Auto and ON in fan control, the thermostat will prompt you with the following:
Hold 2 hours The fan will switch to this setting but revert back after 2 hours
Hold 4 hours The fan will switch to this setting but revert back after 4 hours
Indefinite The fan will switch to this setting and will only revert back if you do so manually Until next transition The fan will switch to this setting but will revert back when the program switches to the next period.
Update program The fan will update the current program to this new fan setting. When the fan mode is changed, the thermostat will display the resume button, indicating the system is in a HOLD. Pressing the Resume button will revert the fan mode back to the regular programmed fan setting.
- Minimum “On” Time This feature allows you to determine a minimum time per hour that the furnace fan will run. This results in optimal air circulation and a more consistent temperature within the home, and is more cost effective than choosing the On setting.
Current Humidity
Displays the current percentage of humidity in the room where the Smart Thermostat is installed. Humidity displays even if your Smart Thermostat has not been configured to control a humidifier or dehumidifier.
Humidifier | Dehumidifier
Humidity is an important factor in your overall comfort. If your Smart Thermostat was configured to control a humidifier or dehumidifier, you will be able to select the options below to control the level of humidity in your home.
Humidifier
This option will let you configure the humidifier connected to your Smart Thermostat. Options are:
- On The system will maintain the humidifier to the programmed level.
- Off The system will not try to control the humidity in your home.
Frost Control
During the heating season, the Smart Thermostat will automatically adjust the humidity levels to minimize frost or condensation forming on the windows. Internet access is required for this feature to operate properly.
Humidifier Set Point
Select this option to program the desired set point for your humidifier. If Frost Control is selected, this option will display the optimal level.
Dehumidifier
This allows you to turn your dehumidifier on or off.
Dehumidifier Level
Select this option to program the desired set point for your dehumidifier.
Ventilator Max
If your system is equipped with a ventilation system, you can manually switch the ventilator to the maximum setting directly from your Smart Thermostat. When you select this, the ventilator switches into the maximum mode for 20 minutes then switches back to its normal operating state. The system fan is also activated.
NEW Viewing Sensor (optional EB-RSM)
you have the optional remote sensor module installed, when you press the More icon from the homescreen a new Sensor icon will be displayed.. This feature will allow you to view the readings of all the sensors connected. In addition for any of the sensor configured as a Control Sensor, you will be able to select which temperature or sensors will be used as the set temperature. If more than one is chosen the thermostat will take the average of those sensors. The same logic applies for indoor humidity sensors.
Resetting the Smart Thermostat
At some point during the life of the thermostat you may want to quickly reconfigure or restore it to the default state.
Reset Registration
Resets the connection between your Smart Thermostat and your personalized web portal.
Note: After this reset, you must re-register your Smart Thermostat if you want to continue to use your Web Portal. All other preferences and settings will remain the same.
Reset Preferences/Program
Resets all your preferences, reminders, alerts and programming to the original factory default state. WiFi settings and registration are not affected.
To Reset your thermostat:
From the Home screen, press More.
Press Settings and select Reset from the list. Choose the Reset option that suits your needs.
What to do if you move
If you move there a few things to consider about your ecobee system: If you did not activate your personalized web portal, you can simply take the Smart Thermostat with you or leave it in the house. If you registered with ecobee.com, you need to update your web portal to reflect your new address.
Leaving it behind
Log onto your web account and delete the device you are leaving behind. This terminates the association between your Smart Thermostat and your personalized web portal. You can always choose to add another device for your new home with this same account. The new homeowners will need to register the Smart Thermostat and set up their own web portal.
Taking it with you
If you’re taking the Smart Thermostat with you, you’ll need to re-connect it to the Internet and possibly re-register if your IP information changes. To re-register, follow the original web registration procedure in this manual.
3-Year Limited Warranty
ecobee warrants that for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase by the consumer (“Customer”), the ecobee Smart Thermostat (excluding battery) (the “Product”) shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. During the warranty period, ecobee shall, at its option, repair or replace any defective Products, at no charge. Any replacement and/or repaired device are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. This warranty does not cover removal or reinstallation costs and shall not apply if the damages were found to be caused by something other than defects in materials or workmanship, including without limitation, if the Product: was operated/stored in abnormal use or maintenance conditions;
- authorizes was subject to abuse, neglect, electrical fault, improper handling, accident or acts of nature;
- was not installed by a licensed Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) contractor; or
- was installed improperly.
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