Quick Start Guide Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat RTH6500WF Wi-Fi Series
Welcome Getting set up and ready is simple. 1 2 3 Install your thermostat. Connect your home Wi-Fi network. Register online for remote access. Before you begin View the installation video at wifithermostat.
1 Install your thermostat 1.1 Switch OFF power to your heating/cooling system 1.1a Important! To protect your equipment, switch OFF the power to your heating/cooling system at the breaker box or the system switch. 1.1b Confirm power is OFF. Try to turn on heating/ cooling equipment by changing temperature on your old thermostat. 9OUR POWER IS /&& IF YOUR system does not turn ON.
1.2 Remove old thermostat faceplate and leave wires connected 1.2a Take a picture of the wire connections for later reference. 1.2b If no wire is connected to a terminal labeled C or no C terminal exists on the old thermostat, view the Alternate Wiring videos at wifithermostat.com/videos Important! C wire is required and is the primary power source for your thermostat. Without a C wire, your thermostat will not power up.
1.3 Label wires Do not label by wire color. Use the supplied sticky tags to label each wire as you disconnect it. Label wires according to old thermostat terminal designations, not by wire color. Note: If no tag matches a terminal designation, write the appropriate letter on a blank sticky tag. Sticky tag Blank sticky tag 1.4 Remove wallplate Remove the old wallplate from the wall after all wires are labeled and disconnected.
1.5 Separate Wi-Fi thermostat and its wallplate On your new thermostat, grasp the finger holds on the top and bottom of the wallplate with one hand and the thermostat (front) with the other hand. Pull pieces apart.
1.6 Mount wallplate for Wi-Fi thermostat Mount your new wallplate using screws and anchors included with the thermostat. Wallplate If necessary: p $RILL IN HOLES FOR DRYWALL p $RILL IN HOLES FOR PLASTER Note: 9OU MAY BE ABLE TO USE YOUR existing wall anchors. Hold the wallplate up to the existing anchors to check for alignment.
Remove metal jumper only if you have both R and RC wires 1.7 Connect wires A 3TARTING WITH THE # 7IRE MATCH THE sticky tag on the wire to the terminal labels. Important! C wire is required and is the primary power source. Without a C wire, your thermostat will not power up. G W K Y2 W2 G W R C Y C Y R RC CONVENTIONAL View the Alternate Wiring videos at wifithermostat.com/videos B ,OOSEN SCREW INSERT WIRE ON INSIDE edge of terminal, then tighten screw.
1.8 Install quick reference card Fold quick reference card along score lines, and slide it into the slot on the back of the thermostat. Quick reference card 1.9 Attach thermostat to wallplate Align the thermostat onto wallplate and snap into place.
1.10 Switch heating/cooling system ON Important! 1.10a Verify that the C wire is connected at the thermostat and at the heating/cooling system. 1.10b Make sure the heating/cooling system door is firmly secured. 1.10c Switch power back ON for your heating/cooling system at the breaker box or its power switch.
1.11 Set date and time 1.11a Press V or W to set clock. 1.11b Press Set Day. 1.11c Press V or W to select the day of week. HOLD 1.11d Press Done to save. (Press and hold a VW button to quickly change a setting.
1.12 Determine your heating/cooling system type Important! Heating/cooling system type must be set so that your thermostat operates properly and does not damage your system. 1.12a If you have a traditional system (natural gas forced air with A/C), your thermostat is set up by default to control this system. Go to Step 2 . 1.
1.13 Test your thermostat #ONGRATULATIONSØ 9OUR THERMOSTAT IS OPERATIONAL A 0RESS THE System button to change to heating or cooling and begin operation. Heating/cooling system not turning on? Refer to User Guide or FAQ at wifithermostat.com/support B &OR REMOTE ACCESS TO YOUR thermostat, continue to Step 2 .
2 Connect to your Wi-Fi network 2.1 Connect to your thermostat 2.1a Connect your wireless device to your home network. Any of these device types will work: p 4ABLET RECOMMENDED p ,APTOP RECOMMENDED p 3MARTPHONE View the Wi-Fi Enrollment video at wifithermostat.com/videos Getting Help If you get stuck... At any point in this process, restart the thermostat by removing the thermostat from the wallplate, wait for 10 seconds, and snap it back into place. Return to 2.1.
2.1b Make sure the thermostat displays Wi-Fi Setup. 2.1c On the wireless device (laptop, tablet, smartphone), view the list of available Wi-Fi networks. 2.1d Connect to the network called NewThermostat_123456 (the number will vary). Note: If you are asked to specify a home, public, or office network, select Home Network.
2.2 Join your home network 2.2a Open your web browser to access the Thermostat Wi-Fi Setup page. The browser should automatically direct you to the correct page; if it does not, go to http://192.168.1.1 2.2b Find the name of your home network on this page and select it. Note: Some routers have enhanced features such as guest networks; use your home network. 2.
2.3 Make sure your thermostat is connected While the connection is in process, your thermostat will flash Wait FOR UP TO MINUTES When the connection is complete, the display will show Wi-Fi Setup Connection Success. The Wi-Fi signal strength will appear in the top-right corner. After about 60 seconds, the home screen will appear and Register at Total Connect will flash until 3TEP (registration) is complete.
3 Register online for remote access To view and set your Wi-Fi thermostat remotely, you must have a Total Connect Comfort account. Follow the instructions below. View the Wi-Fi Thermostat Registration video at wifithermostat.com/videos 3.1 Open the Total Connect Comfort web site Go to www.mytotalconnectcomfort.
3.2 Login or create an account If you have an account, click Login q OR q click Create An Account. A &OLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE screen. B Check your email for a response from My Total Connect Comfort. This may take several minutes. Note: If you do not receive a response, check your junk mailbox or use an alternate e-mail address. C Follow activation instructions in the email.
3.3 Register your Wi-Fi thermostat After you are logged in to your Total Connect Comfort account, register your thermostat. A &OLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON the screen. After adding your thermostat location you must enter your thermostat’s unique identifiers: p -!# )$ p -!# #2# Note: 4HESE )$S ARE LISTED ON THE 4HERMOSTAT )$ #ARD INCLUDED in the thermostat package.
B Notice that when the thermostat is successfully registered, the Total Connect Comfort registration screen will display a SUCCESS message. In the thermostat display, you will see Setup Complete for about 90 seconds.
C !LSO NOTICE THAT YOUR THERMOSTAT displays its signal strength. #ONGRATULATIONSØ 9OUmRE DONE 9OU CAN NOW CONTROL YOUR thermostat from anywhere through your tablet, laptop, or smartphone. Total Connect Comfort free app is available for Apple® iPhone® , iPad® and iPod touch® devices at iTunes® or at Google Play® for all Android™ devices.
MERCURY NOTICE $O NOT PLACE YOUR OLD THERMOSTAT IN THE TRASH IF IT CONTAINS mercury in a sealed tube. Contact the Thermostat Recycling Corporation at WWW THERMOSTAT RECYCLE ORG OR FOR INFORMATION ON HOW AND where to properly and safely dispose of your old thermostat. NOTICE: To avoid possible compressor damage, do not run air conditioner if the outside temperature drops below 50°F (10°C).
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Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat RTH6500 Wi-Fi Series User Guide Read and save these instructions. For help please visit yourhome.honeywell.
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a Honeywell Wi-Fi programmable thermostat. When registered to Honeywell’s Total Connect Comfort Solutions, you can remotely monitor and control the heating and cooling system in your home or business—you can stay connected to your comfort system wherever you go. Honeywell’s Total Connect Comfort is the perfect solution if you travel frequently, own a vacation home, a business or manage an Investment property or if you are simply looking for peace of mind.
Table of contents Unregistering thermostat........................... 16 Disconnecting Wi-Fi .................................. 16 Special features ........................................ 17 Setting functions and options .................... 18 About your new thermostat Controls and Home screen quick reference............................................ 2 Preset energy-saving schedules ................. 2 Appendices Installation Frequently asked questions ...................... 20 Troubleshooting .....
Controls and home screen quick reference Once your Wi-Fi thermostat is installed, it will display the home screen. Portions of this display will change depending on how you are viewing it. Set up messages describe steps in the Wi-Fi set up process Wi-Fi status HOLD Temperature adjustment buttons Permanent override button M31586 Set clock, day, or schedule Select fan settings Select system mode Additional settings The screen lights when you press any button.
Setting up your thermostat Setting up your Wi-Fi programmable thermostat is easy. It is preprogrammed and ready to go as soon as it is installed and registered. 1 Install your thermostat. 2 Connect your home Wi-Fi network. 3 Register online for remote access. Before you begin, you may want to watch a brief installation video. Use the QR Code at the front of this guide, or go to wifithermostat.
Installing your thermostat 2 Remove old thermostat faceplate and leave wires connected. If you have an older thermostat with a sealed mercury tube, turn to page ii for proper disposal instructions. 2a Take a picture of the wire connections for later reference. 2b If no wire is connected to a terminal labeled C or no C terminal exists on the old thermostat, view the Alternate Wiring videos at wifithermostat.com/videos C C Important! C wire is required and is the primary power source for your thermostat.
Installing your thermostat 6 Mount wallplate for Wi-Fi thermostat. Mount your new wallplate using screws and anchors included with the thermostat. Wallplate If necessary: Drill 3/16-in holes for drywall. Drill 7/32-in holes for plaster. Note: You may be able to use your existing wall anchors. Hold the wallplate up to the existing anchors to check for alignment. MCR33857 Important! The Wi-Fi thermostat requires a C wire to operate. The C, or common, wire brings 24 VAC power to the thermostat.
Installing your thermostat Labels don’t match? See alternate wiring key on pages 7. Wiring (heat pump system only) 7B Wire Wi-Fi thermostat to your heat pump. a Starting with the C Wire, match the sticky tag on the wire to the terminal labels. You must have a C wire. b Loosen screw, insert wire on inside edge of terminal, then tighten screw. c Verify wire is firmly secured by gently G O Y R Aux pulling on wire. d Repeat steps a–c for all other wires.
Installing your thermostat Alternate wiring (heat pump system only) Use this if your wire labels don’t match the terminal labels. 3 2 Note: You must have a C wire or equivalent. See page 6. L E AUX F X X2 W W1 W2 G F 4 4 5 6 O C Y R H B X B Y1 M RC V VR R 1 7 K L AUX/E G O/B C Y R RC HEAT PUMP MCR33886 Alternate wiring key (heat pump system only) 1 Do not use K terminal. For future use. 2 If old thermostat has separate wires on AUX and E, place both wires into the E/AUX terminal.
Installing your thermostat 8 Insert quick reference card. Quick reference card Fold quick reference card along score lines, and slide it into the slot on the back of the thermostat. MCR33916 Back of thermostat 9 Attach thermostat to wallplate. Align the thermostat to the wallplate and then snap into place. HOLD M33860 10 Switch heating/cooling system ON. Important! 10a Verify that the C wire is connected at the thermostat and at the heating/cooling system.
Installing your thermostat 11 Set clock to current day and time. 11a Press V or W to set clock. HOLD 11b Press Set Day. 11c Press V or W to select the day of week. MCR33908 11d Press Done to save. (Press and hold a VW button to quickly change a setting.) HOLD MCR33909 12 Determine your heating/cooling system type. Important! Heating/cooling system type must be set so that your thermostat operates properly and does not damage your system.
Connecting to your Wi-Fi network To complete this process, you must have a wireless device connected to your home wireless network. Any of these device types will work: • Tablet (recommended) • Laptop (recommended) • Smartphone If you get stuck... at any point in this procedure, restart the thermostat by removing the thermostat from the wallplate, wait for 10 seconds, and snap it back onto the wallplate. Go to Step 1 in this procedure. View the Wi-Fi Enrollment video at wifithermostat.
Connecting to your Wi-Fi network Note: If your Wi-Fi network does not appear in the list on the Thermostat Wi-Fi Setup page: • Try performing a network rescan by pressing the Rescan button. This is helpful in areas with a lot of networks. • If you are connecting to a hidden network, then enter the network SSID in the textbox, select the encryption type from the drop down menu, and click on the Add button. This manually adds the network to the top of the list.
Registering your thermostat online To view and set your Wi-Fi thermostat remotely, you must have a Total Connect Comfort account. Use the following steps. 1 Open the Total Connect Comfort web site. Go to mytotalconnectcomfort.com M31570 View the Wi-Fi Thermostat Registration video at wifithermostat.com/videos 2 Login or create an account. M31571 If you have an account, click Login – or – click Create An Account. 2a Follow the instructions on the screen.
Registering your thermostat online 3b When the thermostat is successfully registered, the Total Connect Comfort registration screen will display a SUCCESS message. In the thermostat display, you will see Setup Complete for about 90 seconds. 3c Also notice that your thermostat displays its signal strength. Congratulations! You’re done.
Setting the time and day 1 Press Set Clock/Day/Schedule, then press V or W to set clock. 2 Press Set Day, then press V or W to select the day of week. HOLD 3 Press Done to save. Note: If the Set Clock/Day/Schedule option is not displayed, press Done. Note: If the display flashes Set Clock, the thermostat will follow your settings for the Monday “Wake” time period until you reset the time and day. HOLD MCR33855 Setting the fan Press Fan to select On or Auto (toggle to re-select).
Adjusting program schedules 1 Press Set Clock/Day/Schedule, then Set Schedule. 2 Press V or W to set your Monday (Mon) Wake time, then press Next. 3 Press V or W to set the temperature for this period, then press Next. 4 Set time and temperature for the next time period (Leave). Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each time period. 5 Press Next to set time periods for the next day. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 for each day. 6 Press Done to save and exit.
Unregistering thermostat If you remove the thermostat from your Total Connect Comfort website account (for example, you’re moving and leaving the thermostat behind), the thermostat will display Register at Total Connect until it is re-registered. M33876 Disconnecting Wi-Fi Replacing your router If you disconnect the thermostat from your Wi-Fi network: 1 Enter system setup (see page 18). 2 Change setting 39 to 0 (see page 19). The screen will display Wi-Fi Setup.
Smart Response Technology This feature allows the thermostat to “learn” how long the heating/cooling system takes to reach programmed temperature settings, so the temperature is reached at the time you set. For example: Set the Wake time to 6:00 am, and the temperature to 70°. The heat will come on before 6:00 am, so the temperature is 70° by 6:00 am. M33881 The message Recovery is displayed when the system is activated before a scheduled time period.
Setting functions and options You can change options for a number of system functions. Available functions depend on the type of system you have. The functions, along with available options, are described on pages 18–19. This thermostat is pre-set for a single-stage heating/cooling system. Setting function 1 for a heat pump will adjust the default settings. 1 Press Fan and V simultaneously and hold for approximately 3 seconds.
System setup Function Heating Cycle Rate Heating Cycle Rate Stage 2 Settings & Options 5 9 3 1 Gas or oil furnace: Standard gas/oil furnace (less than 90% efficiency). Electric furnace: Electric heating systems. Hot water or high-efficiency furnace: Hot water system or gas furnace (more than 90% efficiency). Gas/oil steam or gravity system: Steam or gravity heat systems. Manual/Auto Changeover See page 17 for more information. 0 1 Manual changeover (Heat/Cool/Off).
Frequently asked questions Q: Will my thermostat still work if I lose my Wi-Fi connection? A: Yes, the thermostat will operate your heating and/or cooling system with or without Wi-Fi. Q: How do I find the password to my router? A: Contact the manufacturer of the router or check the router documentation. Q: Why am I not seeing my Wi-Fi setup page? A: You are probably connected only to your router, not to your thermostat. Try connecting to the thermostat again.
Troubleshooting Lost Signal If the no-Wi-Fi indicator displays in place of the Wi-Fi strength indicator in the upper right hand corner of the home screen: • Check another device to be sure Wi-Fi is working in your home; if not, call your Internet Service Provider. • Move the router. • Restart the thermostat: remove it from the wallplate, wait 10 seconds, and snap it back onto the wallplate. Return to Step 1 of Connecting to your Wi-Fi network.
Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your thermostat, please try the following suggestions. Most problems can be corrected quickly and easily. Display is blank • • • • Check circuit breaker and reset if necessary. Make sure power switch at heating and cooling system is on. Make sure furnace door is closed securely. Make sure C wire is connected (see page 6).
Glossary C wire The “C” or common wire brings 24 VAC power to the thermostat from the heating/cooling system. Some older mechanical or battery operated thermostats may not have this wire connection. It is necessary for establishing a Wi-Fi connection to your home network. Heat Pump heating/cooling system Heat pumps are used to heat and cool a home. If your old thermostat has a setting for auxiliary or emergency heat, you likely have a heat pump.
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- To set time and day 1 2 3 4 5 Press SET CLOCK/DAY/S CHEDULE* Press • I T to set time Press SET DAY Press • IT to select day *If this option is not displayed, press Press Done to save & exit DONE, RUN SCHEDULE or CANCEL - To set program schedule 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press SYSTEM to select Heat or Cool Press SET CLOCK/DAY/S CHEDULE* Press SET SCHEDULE Press • I T to set the Wake time, then press NEXT Press • I T to set the Wake temperature, then press NEXT Repeat steps 4-5 to set Leave/Return /Sleep time per
Wiring Labels Etiquettes de fils Rotulos para los cables Apply these wiring labels to each wire with the appropriate terminal designation as you remove it from the existing thermostat. Lorsque vous retirez les fils des barnes du thermostat existant. collez ces etiquettes sur chaque fil correspond ant a la lettre de la borne. Coloque estes r6tulos, con La designaci6n de las termina~ les.
A . ATTENTION: MERCURY RECYCLING NOTICE . . This product does not contain mercury. However, this product may replace a product that contains mercury. Mercury and products containing mercury should not be discarded in household trash. For more information on how and where to properly recycle a thermostat containing mercury in the United States, please refer to the Thermostat Recycling Corporation at www. thermostat -recycle. org.
