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Honeywell RTH6500WF Wi-Fi Series Quick Start Manual

Honeywell RTH6500WF Wi-Fi Series Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat RTH6500WF Wi-Fi Series...

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    Welcome Getting set up and ready is simple. Install your thermostat. Connect your home Wi-Fi network. Register online for remote access. Before you begin View the installation video at Gather wifithermostat.com/support • Small screw driver • Thermostat ID card • Your home Wi-Fi network password...
  • Page 3 Install your thermostat 1.1 Switch OFF power to your heating/cooling system Important! 1.1a To protect your equipment, switch OFF the power to your heating/cooling system at the breaker box or the system switch. 1.1b Confirm power is OFF. Circuit Heating/cooling M31535 Try to turn on heating/ breaker...
  • Page 4 1.2 Remove old thermostat faceplate and leave wires If you have an older thermostat with a connected sealed mercury tube, see warning page for proper disposal instructions. 1.2a Take a picture of the wire connections for later reference. 1.2b If no wire is connected to a terminal labeled C or no C terminal exists on the old thermostat, view...
  • Page 5 1.3 Label wires Sticky Do not label by wire color. Use the supplied sticky tags to label each wire as you disconnect it. Label wires according to old thermostat terminal designations, not by wire color. Note: If no tag matches a terminal Blank designation, write the appropriate sticky...
  • Page 6 1.5 Separate Wi-Fi thermostat and its wallplate On your new thermostat, grasp the Finger holds finger holds on the top and bottom of wallplate with one hand and the Thermostat thermostat (front) with the other hand. Pull pieces apart. PULL HERE TO REMOVE PULL HERE TO REMOVE...
  • Page 7 1.6 Mount wallplate for Wi-Fi thermostat Mount your new wallplate using screws Wallplate and anchors included with the thermostat. If necessary: • Drill 3/16-in holes for drywall • Drill 7/32-in holes for plaster Note: You may be able to use your existing wall anchors. Hold the wallplate up to the existing anchors to check for alignment.

  • Page 8: Connect Wires

    1.7 Connect wires only Remove metal jumper if you have both R and RC wires 1.7a Starting with the C Wire, match the sticky tag on the wire to the terminal labels. Important! C wire is required and is the primary power source. Without a C wire, your thermostat will not power up.
  • Page 9 1.8 Install quick reference card Quick reference Fold quick reference card along score card lines, and slide it into the slot on the back of the thermostat. MCR33916 1.9 Attach thermostat to wallplate Align the thermostat onto Back of thermostat wallplate and snap into place.
  • Page 10 1.10 Switch heating/cooling system ON Important! 1.10a Verify that the C wire is connected at the thermostat and at the heating/cooling system. 1.10b Make sure the heating/cooling system door is firmly secured. 1.10c Switch power back ON for your heating/cooling system at the breaker box or its power switch.

  • Page 11: Set Date And Time

    1.11 Set date and time 1.11a Press to set clock. Day. 1.11b Press 1.11c Press to select the day HOLD of week. Done 1.11d Press to save. (Press and hold a button to MCR33908 quickly change a setting.) HOLD MCR33909...
  • Page 12 1.12 Determine your heating/cooling system type Important! Heating/cooling system type must be set so that your thermostat operates properly and does not damage your system. 1.12a If you have a traditional system (natural gas forced air with A/C), your thermostat is set up by default to control this system. Go to Step 2 1.12b If your system is:...
  • Page 13 1.13 Test your thermostat Congratulations! Your thermostat is operational. 1.13a Press the System button to change to heating or cooling and begin operation. Heating/cooling system not turning on? Refer to User Guide or FAQ at wifithermostat.com/support MCR33880 1.13b For remote access to your thermostat, continue to Step 2...
  • Page 14 Connect to your Wi-Fi network 2.1 Connect to your thermostat Getting Help 2.1a Connect your wireless device to your home network. If you get stuck... At any point in Any of these device types this process, restart the thermostat will work: by removing the thermostat from • Tablet (recommended) the wallplate, wait for 10 seconds,...
  • Page 15 2.1b Make sure the thermostat displays Wi-Fi Setup. 2.1c On the wireless device (laptop, tablet, smartphone), view the list of available Wi-Fi networks. HOLD 2.1d Connect to the network called NewThermostat_123456 (the number will vary). Note: If you are asked to specify a home, M33852 public, or office network, select Home Network.
  • Page 16 2.2 Join your home network 2.2a Open your web browser to access Thermostat Wi-Fi-Setup page the Thermostat Wi-Fi Setup page. The browser should automatically direct you to the correct page; if it does not, go to http://192.168.1.1 2.2b Find the name of your home network on this page and select it.

  • Page 17: Make Sure Thermostat Is Connected

    2.3 Make sure your thermostat is connected While the connection is in process, your thermostat will flash Wait for up to 3 minutes. When the connection is complete, the display will show Wi-Fi Setup Connection Success. The Wi-Fi signal strength will appear in the top-right corner. After about 60 seconds, the home screen M33875 will appear and Register at Total Connect...
  • Page 18 Register online for remote access To view and set your Wi-Fi thermostat remotely, you must have a Total Connect Comfort account. Follow the instructions below. View the Wi-Fi Thermostat Registration video at wifithermostat.com/videos 3.1 Open the Total Connect Comfort web site Go to www.mytotalconnectcomfort.com...
  • Page 19 3.2 Login or create an account If you have an account, click Login – or – click Create An Account. 3.2a Follow the instructions on the screen. 3.2b Check your email for a response from My Total Connect Comfort. This may take several minutes. Note: If you do not receive a response, check your junk mailbox or use an alternate e-mail address.
  • Page 20 Utilice la identificación MAC y la identificación CRC para inscribir este producto en mytotalconnectcomfort.com • MAC CRC ® U.S. Registered Trademark. Note: These IDs are listed on the © 2012 Honeywell International Inc. 69-2723EFS—01 M.S. 04-12 69-2723EFS-01 Printed in U.S.A. Thermostat ID Card included in the thermostat package. MAC ID MAC CRC The IDs are not case sensitive.
  • Page 21 3.3b Notice that when the thermostat is successfully registered, the Total Connect Comfort registration screen will display a SUCCESS message. In the thermostat display, you will see Setup Complete for about 90 seconds.
  • Page 22 3.3c Also notice that your thermostat displays its signal strength. Congratulations! You’re done. You can now control your thermostat from anywhere through your tablet, laptop, or smartphone. Total Connect Comfort free app ® ® is available for Apple iPhone ® ® iPad and iPod touch devices ® ® at iTunes or at Google Play ™...
  • Page 23 MERCURY NOTICE: Do not place your old thermostat in the trash if it contains mercury in a sealed tube. Contact the Thermostat Recycling Corporation at www.thermostat-recycle.org or 1-800-238-8192 for information on how and where to properly and safely dispose of your old thermostat. NOTICE: To avoid possible compressor damage, do not run air conditioner if the outside temperature drops below 50°F (10°C). Need more help? Visit wifithermostat.com or call 1-855-733-5465 for assistance before returning the thermostat to the store.
  • Page 24 Apple, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 69-2720-01 Automation and Control Solutions Honeywell International Inc. 1985 Douglas Drive North Golden Valley, MN 55422 wifithermostat.com ® U.S. Registered Trademark. © 2012 Honeywell International Inc. 69-2720—01 M.S. 08-12 Printed in U.S.A.

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