tekmar WiFi Thermostat 561 User Manual

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The thermostat features a modern interface displaying time, outdoor temperature (60°), floor temperature (70°), and heating status (Heat On). It is compatible with the Watts® Home Mobile App, with links to download the app from the App Store and Google Play.

The accompanying image shows a contemporary living space with a kitchen island, suggesting the thermostat's integration into modern home environments.

Home Screen

After 60 seconds of inactivity, the thermostat home screen displays only the time and the temperature.

The thermostat display shows: Current time (10:30 AM), Outdoor temperature (60°), Floor temperature (70°), Mode (Heat), and Equipment operation (Heat On).

Users can navigate to the schedule by selecting "Go to schedule". Swiping allows viewing:

• Weather
• Outdoor temperature
• Floor temperature
• Heat To setting

The operating mode can be changed by selecting "Change operating mode". Options include Heat and Off.

Users can access settings by selecting "Go to settings". The menu includes options for AWAY, SCHEDULE, DISPLAY, TIME, WIFI, and SETUP. The status "WIFI: Connected" is displayed.

Temperature adjustment is done by touching the temperature display and using the up [▲] or down [▼] buttons. The "Temperature Adjustment" screen allows setting a "Heat To" temperature (e.g., 70°). Users can choose to "Hold Until 5:00 PM" or "Save to Schedule" [✔️].

Selecting "Save to schedule" [✔️] applies the new temperature to the current schedule event. Holding the temperature overrides the programmed schedule until the specified time.

User Settings

Away

The "Away" setting is used to save energy when the building is unoccupied. When active, the thermostat operates normally or uses the Away temperature selected in the Setup menu.

The "Home / Away" interface shows options for "At Home" and "Away".

• Selecting the Away setting on a thermostat or the mobile app will affect all devices linked to that location through the app.
• The Away temperature can be adjusted in the Setup / Temps menu.

[✔️] Save

[ℹ️] Info

Schedule

The "Schedule" section displays the current group of program days (e.g., Mon-Fri).

Users can navigate to the next group of program days using the arrow icon [▶️].

The schedule includes settings for Wake, Leave, Return, and Sleep times, along with their corresponding heating temperatures (e.g., Wake at 6:00 AM to 70°).

The "Early Start" feature anticipates the time required to heat a room and starts the heating process earlier. Users can set "Early Start" and "Schedule" to "On" or "Off". Setting "Schedule" to "Off" uses the same temperature all the time.

A "New Schedule" can be created.

The "Schedule Setup" interface allows setting the schedule start time (e.g., 6:00 AM) and heating temperature (e.g., Heat to 70°). Users can select "Skip" if they do not want a temperature change for a specific event.

[✔️] Save

[▲] Up

[▼] Down

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Display

The "Display" settings allow users to select temperature units (°F or °C), adjust brightness when touching the display (Active: 80%, Inactive: 50%), and choose the background theme (e.g., Light).

Language can be selected from English, French, or Spanish.

The "DISPLAY OPTIONS 2/2" section includes settings for "Clean Screen" (Off), "Inactive Time Display" (On), and "Inactive Outdoor Display" (Off).

A 10-second countdown is provided to allow the screen to be cleaned with a moist cloth.

Energy use can be viewed daily or monthly. The "Energy Use" section displays daily run times for heating.

[✔️] Toggle between Daily and Monthly Usage

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Time

The "TIME & DATE" interface allows manual setting of the date (e.g., Aug 25 2016) and time (e.g., 1:30 PM).

When connected to the Internet, the time can be set automatically. Manual time and date setting is done by highlighting a field and using the up [▲] or down [▼] buttons.

Time options include:

• 12 hour or 24 hour time format
• Automatic or manual time setting
• Time zone
• Daylight savings time

NOTICE: Incorrectly setting the time and date manually may prevent the thermostat from communicating with the mobile app. Automatic time source is recommended when using an Internet connection.

[✔️] Options

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WiFi

NOTICE: Before using the WiFi features, users must accept the Terms of Use available at Watts.com/terms-of-use. If terms are not accepted, the product can still be used without WiFi features.

The thermostat provides a step-by-step tutorial for setting up the WiFi connection.

Tutorial Steps:

Step 1: Agree to Terms of Use

Users must review the Terms of Use and press "AGREE" or "DISAGREE".

Step 2: Turn on WiFi

Select "On" or "Off" for WiFi and press "NEXT" [▶️].

Step 3: Network SSID

Select a network from the list (e.g., "Your House") and press "CONNECT" [?]. The network name must support WPA2 security encryption.

Step 4: Enter WiFi Password

Enter the WiFi password using the on-screen keyboard and press "CONNECT" [?].

Step 5: ZIP/Postal Code

Enter the ZIP or postal code to determine the location for weather information. Press "OK" [✔️].

Step 6: Time Source

Select if the time is set automatically from the Internet or manually. Press "NEXT" [▶️].

Notes

This section is provided for user notes.

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