Hotwire HWGL2 Dual WiFi Thermostat
Specifications
- Model Number: HWGL2 Dual WiFi Thermostat
- Manufacturer: Hotwire Heating
- Websites:
- Australia: www.hotwireheating.com.au
- New Zealand: www.theheatingcompany.co.nz
Product Usage Instructions
Configuration Menu
- Turn the thermostat off by pressing the designated button.
- Press the specified button to access the menu. Hold for about 5 seconds to see all menu options.
- Use the increase and decrease arrows to adjust the sensor selection.
- Move to the next Menu by pressing the designated button. Pressto accept and store settings.
Menu # |
Feature |
Explanation |
Adjustment
(Press up & down buttons to adjust) |
1 |
Mode/Sensor Selection |
This thermostat is a combination model which allows you to choose 3 different modes.
A mode = Air Sensing Only(Has built in sensor) AF mode = Air & Floor sensing (Floor probe must be installed) F mode = Floor Sensing(Floor probe must be installed) |
A / AF / F |
2 |
Switching differential |
The number of degrees difference before switching.
The default is 1°C which means the thermostat will switch the heating on 0.5°C below the set temperature and will turn it off 0.5°C above the set temperature.With a 2°C differential the heating will switch on 1°C below the set temperature and will switch off 1°C above the set temperature. |
1 Deg C, 2 Deg C… 10 Deg C ( 1 Deg C by default) |
3 | Air Temp Calibration | This is to recalibrate the air temp if required | -1 Deg C = decrease 1 °C , 1 Deg C = increase 1 Deg C |
4 | Floor Temp Calibration | This is to recalibrate the floor temperature if required | -1 Deg C = decrease 1 °C , 1 Deg C = increase 1 Deg C |
5 |
Temperature Readout (AF mode only) |
This gives you the option to show the Air Temp, Floor Temp or to show both Air & Floor at intervals |
A = Show Air Temperature F = Show Floor Temperature
A-F = Show Floor and Air Temperature in 5 sec intervals |
6 | Maximum Floor Temp ( AF Mode only) | This is to protect the floor surface | 20 Deg C – 40 Deg C (40 Deg C by default) |
7 | Temperature Format | This allows the temperature to be set to show Deg Celsius or Deg Fahrenheit | Deg C / Deg F |
8 | Frost Protection | This is to avoid your room temp going below 5 DegC | On = activated, Off = deactivated |
9 |
5+2 / 7 Day mode |
This allows you to programme either 5 days at once, then the 2 days of the weekend separately,
or a full 7 days at the same time or 7 days separately. |
01 = 5 + 2 Day Programming
02 = 7 Day Programming |
10 | Auto/Manual mode selection | This allows you to choose Auto / Manual mode | 00 = Auto mode 01 = Manual mode |
11 | Software version | This is for review only | V1.0 |
12 | Minimum temperature
limit |
This gives you the option to change the minimum set
temperature |
5 °C~ 20 °C (5 °C by default) |
13 | Maximum temperature limit | This gives you the option to change the maximum set temperature | 40 °C~ 90 °C (40 °C by default) |
14 | Sensor type selection | This allows you to match your thermostat to different sensor | 10 = NTC10K(by default), 100= NTC100K,
3=NTC3K |
15 | Backlit brightness | This allows you to adjust the brightness of the back light | 10%~100% 100 = |
16 | Reset | This allows you to reset your thermostat to factory default | Press and hold down button until you see RE on screen |
17 | Direction of installation | This allows you to choose to install your thermostat vertically or horizontally | L = Vertical H= horizontal |
Menu Features and Adjustments
Menu # | Feature | Explanation | Adjustment |
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Programming Your Thermostat
To program your thermostat for automatic operation:
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- This Dual Control model can be used to program both Hotwire Floor Heating and Hotwire Heated Towel Rail.
Instructions
The thermostat is a Dual Control model. You can use it to program both your Hotwire Floor Heating and Hotwire Heated Towel Rail.
This manual outlines how to program the unit. If you have any difficulties we have a step-by-step video on our website at, www.hotwireheating.com.au (Australia) and www.theheatingcompany.co.nz (New Zealand)
LCD symbols
Alternating Heating Zones |
In order to alternate between the devices or heating zones being controlled press and hold “ ” The LCD will display temperature (e.g. 22 °C )or ON/OFF. Temperature will be your under floor heating. ON/ OFF will be your heated towel rail. |
Setting the clock and day of the week
Setting the clock and day of the week |
This thermostat is fitted with a real time clock. It is essential that the clock time and day are set accurately if you require your programmed events to start on time. To set follow the steps below: |
(1). Touch the“![]() |
(2). Press ![]() |
(3). Press ![]() |
Setting the Programme Schedules |
This thermostat has the ability to programme each individual day of the week separately, or programme 7 days of the week at once. You can also programme weekdays (5 days) to one schedule and then weekends (2 days) to a different schedule. See the Menu information for details on how to set this up.(refer to
Menu 9) See page 4 of this manual. |
Programming your Thermostat
This will help you program your thermostat to come on and off automatically. If you want to simply turn it on and off when required skip this section. When programming Zone 2 for your Heated Towel Rail it will not be necessary to set the temperature in the below steps. You simply set the time only and then select “On” for options 1 and 3, and “Off” for options 2 and 4. |
(1). Press ![]() |
(2). To select every day to be the same simply press and hold the Decrease button. |
(3). Press ![]() |
(4). The time is now flashing. Select the time you want the heating to come on in the morning ![]() |
(5). The temperature is now flashing. Set the temperature that you want the floor to heat. Then press ![]() |
(6). The LCD screen will show Program 2 and the time will be flashing. This is the time that the thermostat will switch off in the morning. |
(7). Use Increase and Decrease buttons to adjust the time you wish the heating to switch off in the morning on the selected day or days. |
(8). Press ![]() |
(9). Press ![]() |
(10). Press ![]() |
(11). Press ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hint: If you use the default programming of 5 week days plus 2 weekend days you will now need to repeat the above steps for the weekend. You may use ![]() |
Default Programming is as follows
Programme | Start Time | Setpoint | Explanation |
01 |
WAKE 06:00 |
24 °C |
This is the time the heating will come on in the morning. |
02 |
LEAVE 08:30 |
16 °C |
This is the time the heating will switch off in the morning. It can also be used to set a minimum temperature for the day. |
03 |
RETURN 18:30 |
24 °C |
This is the time the heating will come on in the afternoon. |
04 |
SLEEP 22:00 |
16 °C |
This is the time the heating will switch off in the afternoon / evening. If you do not require the heating in the afternoon / evening, simply set this time to a couple of minutes after the “on” time. |
Installation and Wiring
Carefully separate the front half of the thermostat from the back plate by unscrewing the small screw at the bottom of the thermostat. Carefully unplug the ribbon connector which is plugged into the front half of the thermostat. Place the thermostat front half somewhere safe. Terminate the thermostat as shown in the diagrams below.
Screw the thermostat back plate onto the flush box
Re-connect the thermostat ribbon cable and clip the two halves together.
Change between Manual and Auto Mode |
To change between Auto and Manual mode press and hold ![]() |
Lock the Keypad |
To lock the keypad, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds, you will see a key symbol. To unlock, repeat the steps above and the key symbol will disappear. |
Reset to Factory Setting |
The conduct a master reset to factory settings, press the power button to turn the thermostat off. Press and hold ![]() |
Connecting to WiFi (iPhone)
Get ready for the connection
Go to the App Store, download the “Hi Thermostat” app, and install it. Then create an account with your email address and sign in. Ensure you are connected to your WiFi network, keep your phone, your thermostat, and your WiFi router as close as possible.
Step 1. On your thermostat, press the power button to turn your thermostat off.
Step 2. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds until you see REF on the screen. Wait for a few seconds until the wifi symbol is flashing.
- Step 1
- (1). Touch “+” on the top right corner of your phone to add a new device;
- (2). Enter your WiFi details. Please ensure you have selected the correct WiFi network and that the password you enter is correct. Then press “Confirm”.
- Step 2
- (1). Press “Connect”.
- (2). Press “Join” as your phone wants to join the device’s WiFi hotspot named XPG-GAgent-xxxx;
- (3). Press “Join” as your phone needs to go back to your original WiFi network. The connection process is automatically completed. Now your thermostat is accessible via the app.
Troubleshooting
Some phones might not be able to join the device’s WiFi hotspot automatically. In this case, please do it manually. Follow the steps below:
- In Step 2, before pressing “Connect”, please go to your phone’s Settings – WLAN.
- Connect your phone to the device’s WiFi hotspot named XPG-GAgent-xxxx;
Once connected to XPG-GAgent-xxxx, return back to the thermostat app and follow Step 2 above.
Connecting to WiFi (Android)
Get ready for the connection
Go to Google Play, download “Temp Control” app, and install it. Then create an account with your email address and sign in. Ensure you are connected to your WiFi network, and keep your phone, your thermostat, and your WiFi router as close as possible.
Step 1. On your thermostat, press the power button to turn your thermostat off.
Step 2. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds until you see REF on the screen. Wait for a few seconds until the wifi symbol is flashing.
- Step 1
- Touch “+” on the top right corner of your phone to add a new device;
- Enter your WiFi details. Please ensure you have selected the correct WiFi network and that the password you enter is correct. Then press “Confirm”.
- Step 2
- Press “Connect”.
- Press “Go to connect”.
- Step 3
- Now your phone automatically goes to the WLAN settings page.
- Connect your phone to device’s WiFi hotspot named XPG-GAgent-xxxx;
- Once connected to XPG-GAgent-xxxx, return back to the thermostat App and the connection process will automatically be completed. Now your thermostat is accessible via the app.
- Step 1
- Touch the edit/pencil button on the top right corner of the app.
- Touch the edit/pencil button on the top right corner of the app.
- Step 2
- Click “Sharing “device”.
- Click “Sharing “device”.
- Step 3
- Scan the QR code on the phone of the person you want to share the device with.
- Scan the QR code on the phone of the person you want to share the device with.
FAQ
Q: How do I reset the thermostat to factory defaults?
A: To reset the thermostat, press and hold the designated reset button until “RE” appears on the screen.
Documents / Resources
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Hotwire HWGL2 Dual WiFi Thermostat [pdf] Instructions HWGL2 Dual WiFi Thermostat, HWGL2, Dual WiFi Thermostat, WiFi Thermostat |