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Welcome to the hive Thank you for choosing ecobee. Do you hear that? That’s the sound of hundreds of thousands of ecobee-ers welcoming you to our community. Now you can enjoy comfort where it matters and savings where it counts. By purchasing an ecobee3 you’re not just getting a cuttingedge smart thermostat, you’re getting a complete home climate system that includes a free remote sensor, the ability to add up to 31 additional remote sensors, mobile apps, and lifetime access to personalized online tools.
What’s in the box? A ecobee3 thermostat with back plate and trim plate B Remote Sensor and stand C Power Extender Kit (optional) D E F G A Large trim plate Screws and drywall plugs Information booklets Double-sided adhesives B Cardboard Insert (Remove before assembling) D E C Quick Start Guide Installation Guide Wire labels F G
Guided setup The first time you turn on your ecobee3, it will walk you through the setup process below and make sure everything is connected and working properly. Verify wiring ecobee3 automatically detects wires connected to the terminals. Confirm accessories If you have any connected accessories, ecobee3 will detect and help you configure them. Set your preferences Choose Fahrenheit or Celsius, set your thermostat to heating or cooling, and name your thermostat.
Get to know your ecobee3 5. 6. 7. 8. 1. System mode (heat/cool/auto/off) 2. Indoor humidity 3. Indoor temperature 4.
Activating your remote sensor Ordinary thermostats only read the temperature in one location. ecobee3 uses multiple temperature readings from remote sensors to deliver comfort more reliably. Stand in front of your ecobee3 and pull the plastic tab on the remote sensor to automatically pair it with your thermostat.
Placing your remote sensor Place remote sensor at a height of approximately 5ft (1.
Quick tips Can I manually switch between home and away? Yes you can! Press the quick changes button and easily switch between home and away. How do I change my schedule? Press the menu button , select schedule and change your schedule. How do I control my fan? Press the quick changes button turn on the fan to circulate air. if you want to How do I switch between heat and cool? Press the menu button , select system , and select HVAC to switch between heat and cool.
ecobee3: anytime, anywhere By registering your ecobee3, you can monitor and control your home climate anytime, from anywhere, using a smartphone, tablet, or desktop. Register ecobee3 using your smartphone app or at ecobee.com to get started.
Always in the know with Home IQ Home IQ provides a free monthly report, making it easy to track your heating and cooling usage, estimated energy savings, and more. Available only on ecobee.com when you log into your secure account.
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