Before connecting your room thermostat to Alexa, ensure you have downloaded the ESi Centro app. Create an account with your new ESi Centro app and log in. Follow the instructions on the ESi Centro app to pair your thermostat to your Centro account.
If you have thermostat models ESRTP4RFW (Atlantic), ESRTP4 Touch, ESRTP8 (Cirrus) or RF Kit, you will also need to install the ESWIFIHUB to allow Alexa to work with your ESi Centro account.
Download the Amazon Alexa app from your usual app store. Open the Alexa app and create an account if necessary.
Step 1: Add Device in Alexa App
Screenshot of the Alexa app showing the home screen with a '+' icon at the top.
Tap the [+] icon at the top of your phone screen.
Screenshot of the Alexa app's 'Add' menu.
Tap Device
Step 2: Select Thermostat Type
Screenshot of the Alexa app's 'What device would you like to set up?' screen.
Scroll down until you see Thermostat. Tap on Thermostat.
Screenshot of the Alexa app's 'What brand is your thermostat?' screen.
On the next page, scroll down to Other. Tap on Other.
Screenshot of the Alexa app's 'Which logo is on your device?' screen.
Tap the Wi-Fi option.
Step 3: Enable ESi Centro Skill
Screenshot of the Alexa app's 'Smart Home Skills' section.
Tap the blue text which says Smart Home Skills
Screenshot of the Alexa app's search bar for Alexa Skills.
On the next screen, tap in the search bar that shows Search Alexa Skills
Screenshot of the Alexa app's search results for 'ESi'.
In the search bar, type ESi & press search. ESi Centro will show as the search result. Tap on ESi Centro.
Screenshot of the ESi Centro skill page in the Alexa app.
Tap ENABLE TO USE
Screenshot of the Alexa app's account linking confirmation.
Tap Next.
Step 4: Assign Thermostat to a Room
Screenshot of the Alexa app's 'Where is your thermostat?' screen, showing room options.
Select the area where your thermostat is situated. Tap Add To Group
Screenshot of the Alexa app confirming the thermostat has been added to a room.
Tap Continue. Your ESi Centro app can now be used with your Alexa app.
If you have a second thermostat, you will need to follow the above steps for each device.