User Manual

Introduction

The WiFi Thermostat 562 provides precise temperature control of a heating and cooling system. When connected to the Internet, the mobile app and website allow you to control the thermostat remotely. The thermostat and mobile app include an away feature that overrides the schedule to lower the temperature and increase energy savings. The thermostat is designed to support radiant floor heating and optional floor sensors can be installed to enhance comfort and protect floor coverings.

User Interface

Home Screen

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

Swipe to view:

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

Change operating mode

The operating modes available are Heat, Cool, Auto Heat-Cool, and Off.

Temperature Adjustment:

Touch the up or down arrows to adjust temperatures. Select either Heat To or Cool To.

Save: 'Save to schedule' applies the new temperature to the current schedule event.

Cancel: Discards changes.

Hold: Hold overrides the programmed schedule until the time shown.

Go to settings: Accesses the menu selection for AWAY, SCHEDULE, DISPLAY, TIME, WIFI, SETUP, and FAN.

User Settings

Away

Use the Away setting to save energy when the building is unoccupied. 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.

Schedule

The schedule allows for programming different temperatures for various times of the day. You can create new schedules or modify existing ones.

Early Start: Anticipates the time required to heat or cool a room and starts early.

Schedule Setup: Allows setting the start time, heating temperature, and cooling temperature for each day of the week. You can also 'Skip' a temperature change for a specific day.

Display

The display settings allow you to select temperature units (°F or °C), adjust brightness, choose a theme (e.g., Light), and select the language (English, French, or Spanish).

Energy Use: View daily and monthly energy usage for heating and cooling.

Clean Screen: A 10-second countdown allows the screen to be cleaned with a moist cloth.

Time

When connected to the Internet, the time can be set automatically. Manually setting the time and date is also possible using the up and down arrow buttons.

Time options:

• 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 to the mobile app. Automatic time source is recommended when using an Internet connection.

Fan

The fan is normally off when set to auto but turns on when needed for the heating or cooling equipment. When a programmable schedule is used, there is a fan setting for each time period.

WiFi

NOTICE: Before using the WiFi features of this product, you must accept the Terms of Use, available at tekmarConnect.com/terms. If you do not accept these terms, this product can still be used without WiFi features.

The thermostat includes a step-by-step tutorial to set up the WiFi connection.

Step 1: Agree to Terms of Use - Before first using wi-fi features, accept the Terms of Use.

Step 2: Turn on WiFi - Select the WiFi option to turn it on.

Step 3: Enter wireless network name (SSID) - Select a network from the list. It must support WPA2 security encryption.

Step 4: Enter WiFi password - Input the password for your wireless network.

Step 5: Enter ZIP or postal code - This determines your location for weather information.

Step 6: Time Source - Select if the time is set automatically from the Internet or manually.

tekmar Connect Web and Mobile App

To view and adjust the WiFi Thermostat using a mobile phone or tablet, download the tekmar Connect mobile app from the Apple® iTunes® Store or from the Google Play® Store. Alternatively, go to tekmarConnect.com for web browser access.

Add Thermostat to App

Step 1: Create a new account. Then login using your username and password.

Step 2: Add a Device.

Step 3: On the thermostat, go to WiFi menu and press Register Device.

Step 4: Enter the 8-digit number from the thermostat into the mobile app. Then enter the thermostat's room name. The app supports multiple site locations. Enter the location for the thermostat.

Step 5: Edit your account and save. The thermostat is now listed on the My Devices page.

Using the App

Choose a location. Set to AWAY to save energy when you are away for a day or more.

View and change thermostat settings, including mode (Heat, Cool, Auto, Off), heating and cooling setpoints, and schedule.

Save temperature changes to the schedule or hold them until the next schedule change.

The app allows you to view energy usage and edit device information.