How to install your ecobee Switch+
Warning Installing this product involves handling high voltage wiring. Each step of the enclosed instructions must be followed carefully. To avoid fire, personal injury, or death, turn off your circuit breakers and follow the proper safety precautions before proceeding. UNSURE ABOUT HANDLING ELECTRICAL WIRING? CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
Getting your Switch+ up and running is as easy as 1-2-3 Step-by-step visual guides that land you right at registration 1. Download the ecobee app—where you’ll Download the ecobee app. 2. Install your Switch+. find videos, diagrams, and a guided tour 3. Register ecobee Switch+ to of registration and smart features. unlock Amazon Alexa and other smart features. Daylight helps You’ll need to turn off your power for installation. We recommend getting started during the day.
What’s in the box: Tools you’ll need: Phillips head #2 screwdriver Flat head screwdriver Wall plate ecobee Switch+ Pliers (optional) 4 wire nuts 2 mounting screws
1 Compatibility and rating Is this location controlled by only one switch? ecobee Switch+ can only be installed in locations where the light is controlled by only one switch. Do you have at least one neutral wire in your set-up? Rating Neutral wires are white and come as 120V AC 60Hz either a single wire or a pair. Unsure? 600W Incandescent Keep reading for instructions. 150W I.
2 Turn off your breakers Turn off the circuit breaker for the switch you’re replacing. If breakers aren’t labeled, turn off the master power. Before proceeding Your lights should NOT turn on. Confirm you’ve turned off the right breaker by flipping your wall switch on and off several times.
3 Remove old switch Unscrew your existing wall plate and switch from the wall. Disconnect the wires attached to your switch by turning the wire nuts counterclockwise. Remove your existing switch. If paint has dried around your switch, it may require more force to unmount it.
4 Identify wires Line and load wires (black or red) are connected to your existing switch. You should see 4 types of wires in your wall box. Here’s how to identify them. Ground wire (exposed copper or green) typically comes from the wall box. Neutral wires (white) typically come in a pair and are fastened together by a wire nut. Needed for installation.
5 Connect your Switch+ Line wire (black) Switch wires (black) Ground wire (green) Match the neutral wire from your Switch+ to the 2 neutral wires from your wall box. Together, insert them into the wire nut to connect. Match the remaining wires as shown and secure with wire nuts. Switch wire Line wire Switch wire Load wire Neutral wire Neutral pair Ground wire Ground wire or screw Neutral wire (white) Don’t know how to use a wire nut? Turn the page for help.
Wire nuts 101 Wire nuts are used to connect two or more wires together. Connecting wires Hold the wires you’re connecting If they separate or shift inside the nut, parallel to one another so that the ends realign the wires and replace the cap. are aligned. Twist the cap clockwise until the wires are secured. Holding the wires together and parallel, insert them into a wire nut. Twist the wire nut clockwise until secure. Doublecheck by tugging on the wires gently.
6 Fit wire nuts into wall box Push each wire nut in—one at a time—as close to the back of the wall box as possible.
7 Mount ecobee Switch+ Using the mounting screws provided, mount your ecobee Switch+. Make sure it’s level and flush against the wall.
8 Power system back on Return to your circuit breaker and turn on the power for the switch you just replaced.
9 Test your Switch+ Give your Switch+ a moment to power on. Test it by turning it on and off, using the on/off button on the front of your Switch+. If it powers on, snap on your wall plate. If your Switch+ does not power on, turn off your circuit breaker and double check that your wires are connected securely. Then test again. Still a no-go? Call ecobee customer support at 1-877-932-6233.
Congratulations, you did it! Keep going on the ecobee app to register your device, connect to Wi-Fi, and unlock smart features. To connect to HomeKit, use the ecobee app on your iOS device and refer to the code on the back of this manual.
Your ecobee Switch+ Mic off button Put Alexa on Do Not Disturb. Action button Hold to interrupt Alexa. Light bar Glows when Alexa is responding to you. Speaker Play music, listen to the news, and more. Occupancy sensor Turns on the lights when you walk into the room, and off when you leave. On/off button Turns it on or off the old-fashioned way. Night light Keeps your nights fumble-free.
Here’s what your Switch+ can do Go hands-free Have your lights turn on when you enter the room and it’s dark. Ask Alexa* Smarter outdoor lighting Ask to turn the lights on or off, set a Upgrade your lighting to timer, read the news or weather, automatically turn on at sunset play music or podcasts, and more. and off when you choose. Turns off your lights for you Night light We’ll take care of it when the Enable the night light setting on room is empty.
Troubleshooting We’re here to help Press and hold the on/off button on the ecobee.com front of your Switch+ for 5 seconds. support@ecobee.com Using voice prompts*, your Switch+ will 1-877-932-6233 cycle through the options: reset Wi-Fi, reset HomeKit, restart device, and reset device to factory settings. Select an option by pressing the on/off button again, or cancel the menu by pressing either of the top buttons. *Not all languages may be available on Amazon Alexa Voice Service. Go to Amazon.
Approvals This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This product was designed and built in accordance to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC and contains no hazardous substances as defined by this directive. 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. FCC Compliance Statement Compliance Notice: 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
RF Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 8 inches from all persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC ID: WR9EBSMSW1V001 IC ID: 7981A-EBSMSW1V001 CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Designed in Canada. Assembled in China.
This warranty does not cover removal or reinstallation costs and shall not apply if the damages were found to be caused by something other than defects in materials or workmanship, including without limitation, if the Product: – was operated/stored in abnormal use or maintenance conditions; – is repaired, modified or altered, unless ecobee expressly authorizes such repair, modification or alteration in writing; – was subject to abuse, neglect, electrical fault, improper handling, accident or acts of natu
HomeKit set-up code: Place HomeKit Code 770-00051 © 2017 ecobee, Inc. All rights reserved. ecobee and the ecobee logo are trademarks of ecobee Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Alexa is a trademark of Amazon Inc.
