How to Remove and Reposition a Smart Thermostat
This page shows how to remove and reposition a Smart Thermostat
Instructional Video Link
This Video link illustrates how to re-install a Smart Thermostat
Checklist: Ensure to have the following items before beginning
- Needle nose pliers
- Phillips head screwdriver
- Power drill
- Pencil
- Labels and/or a Camera
Removal of a Smart Thermostat
- Gently remove the thermostat body from the wall by firming pulling from the top center down and out
- Take a picture of the exposed wires
- Use the needle nose pliers to remove one wire off at a time, ensure to label it with the associated letter
- Must have one W and one R wire
- If wire is not labeled, consult an HVAC specialist before proceeding
- Once all wires are removed and labeled, remove the old Thermostat
Requirements Before Repositioning of Smart Thermostat
Ensure the Smart Thermostat is compatible with your home's heating system.
- Works with low voltage systems of 24 Volts AC
- Base heaters are mostly likely not a low voltage system, consult your product manual or manufacturer
- Turn off all heating systems
- Turn off all cooling systems
- Furnace or breaker is switched off
Repositioning of Smart Thermostat
- Secure the baseplate for the new thermostat
- Use the bubble level on the back plate as a guide
- With a pencil mark where the screws go
- Use drywall anchors for added support
- Connect labeled wires to the new Thermostat
- Match the wire label to the corresponding terminal and insert
- Give it a slight pull and it should lock into place
- Take a picture of the inside wired labels, you will need to reference this later when enrolling Thermostat
- Install batteries in Thermostat
- Attach body of Thermostat onto baseplate
- Turn power back on to the Thermostat
Connecting the Smart Thermostat to the Customer App via Wi-Fi
- Log into Customer App
- Select the menu on the top left corner
- Select [Add Device]
- Select [Thermostat]
- Select the Thermostat you have
- Click [Begin Installation]
- Click [Next]
- Press and hold the down button on the Smart Thermostat until the radio icon flashes
- Select the menu on the top left corner
- Select [Thermostats]
- Select [Setup]
- Name your Thermostat i.e. Thermostat
- Follow the onscreen setup instructions
- Select Gas/Oil or Electric
- Select the wire lettering, refer to the picture taken prior
- Click [Next]
- Click [Next]
- Confirm settings and press [OK]
- Click [Next]
- Click [Finish]