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If you get stuck... 

At any point in 

this process, restart the thermostat 
by removing the thermostat from 
the wallplate, wait for 5 seconds, 
and snap it back into place. 
Return to 

2.1

.

Need more help?

 Find additional 

information in the 

User Guide.

 

Getting Help

2.1  Connect to your thermostat

 

 

2.1a  Connect your wireless device to  

 

 

your home network.

  

  

Any of these device types  

 

 

will work:

 

 

•  Tablet (recommended)

 

 

•  Laptop (recommended)

 

 

•  Smartphone

 

View the Wi-Fi Enrollment video  

 

at wifithermostat.com/videos

Connect to your Wi-Fi network

2

Summary of Contents for RTH8500WF

Page 1: ...Quick Start Guide Wi Fi Touchscreen Programmable Thermostat RTH8500WF Wi Fi Series ...

Page 2: ... Fi network Register online for remote access Before you begin 1 2 3 Welcome Getting set up and ready is simple View the installation video at wifithermostat com support Gather Small screw driver Thermostat ID card Your home Wi Fi network password ...

Page 3: ... 1 Switch OFF power to your heating cooling system 1 1a Important 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 Try to turn on heating cooling equipment by changing temperature on your old thermostat Your power is OFF if your system does not turn ON Install your thermostat 1 or M31535 Circuit breaker ...

Page 4: ...ed 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 the Alternate Wiring videos at wifithermostat com videos Important C wire is required and is the primary power source for your thermostat Without a C wire your thermostat will not power up C C MCR33823 ...

Page 5: ...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 designation write the appropriate letter on a blank sticky tag 1 4 Remove wallplate Remove the old wallplate from the wall after all wires are labeled and disconnected Sticky tag ...

Page 6: ...e back view Thermostat 1 5 Separate Wi Fi thermostat and its wallplate On your new thermostat grasp the finger holds on the top and bottom of the wallplate with one hand and the thermostat front with the other hand Pull pieces apart ...

Page 7: ...ith 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 M31543 Y2 W2 K RC R W Y G C RC R O B Y G C HEAT PUMP CONVENTIONAL L E AUX K R Y C W G MCR31539 ...

Page 8: ...Wiring videos at wifithermostat com videos 1 7b Loosen screw insert wire on inside edge of terminal then tighten screw 1 7c Verify wire is firmly secured by gently pulling on wire 1 7d Repeat steps 1 7a 1 7c for all other wires 1 7e Push any excess wire back into the wall opening after all wires are installed Note The wiring for your application might be different than the wiring from above Labels...

Page 9: ...slot on the thermostat allowing for easier removal This battery maintains time and date during power outages It does not power the thermostat C wire required 1 9 Attach thermostat to wallplate Align the thermostat onto wallplate and snap into place M31542 Thermostat interior Thermostat Wallplate M31543 Y2 W2 K RC R W Y G C RC R O B Y G C HEAT PUMP CONVENTIONAL L AUX E K ...

Page 10: ... 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 or M31544 ...

Page 11: ... 11 Set date and time Touch s or t buttons to change displayed time and date Press and hold a button to quickly change a setting Day Time Month Y ear Month Day Top Set Time Y ear Month Day Top Set Time Year ...

Page 12: ...ional 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 Multistage equipment Any type of heat pump Hydronic Other You MUST change the system type by setting system function 0170 See Setting functions and options in the User Guide Not sure of your heating cooling system type Refer to FAQ on wifithermostat com supp...

Page 13: ...our thermostat is operational 1 13a Touch 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 1 13b For remote access to your thermostat continue to Step 2 ...

Page 14: ...o place Return to 2 1 Need more help Find additional information in the User Guide Getting Help 2 1 Connect to your thermostat 2 1a Connect your wireless device to your home network Any of these device types will work Tablet recommended Laptop recommended Smartphone View the Wi Fi Enrollment video at wifithermostat com videos Connect to your Wi Fi network 2 ...

Page 15: ...Fi SETUP 2 1c On the wireless device tablet laptop smartphone view the list of available Wi Fi networks 2 1d Connect to the network called NewThermostat_123456 the number will vary Note If you are asked to specify a home public or office network select Home Network Message Center ...

Page 16: ...is page and select it Note Some routers have enhanced features such as guest networks use your home network 2 2c Complete the instructions for joining your Wi Fi network and click on the Connect button Depending on your network setup you may see an instruction such as Enter Password for your home network Note If you did not correctly connect to the thermostat you may see your home router page If s...

Page 17: ...ter displays one of the following CONNECTION SUCCESSFUL JOINED WI FI NETWORK NAME YOU ARE ALMOST DONE REGISTER AT TOTAL CONNECT If you see one of these messages continue to Step 3 M31568 MORE Inside Note If you see CONNECTION FAILURE or Wi Fi SETUP in the message center confirm you correctly entered your home network password in step 2 2c If correct refer to the FAQ at wifithermostat com support ...

Page 18: ...t 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 Register online for remote access 3 ...

Page 19: ...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 3 2c Follow activation instructions in the email 3 2d Log in ...

Page 20: ... IDs are not case sensitive U S Registered Trademark 2012 Honeywell International Inc 69 2723EFS 01 M S 04 12 Printed in U S A HONEYWELL MODEL RTH8580WF MAC ID MAC CRC 69 2723EFS 01 Thermostat ID Card Use the MAC ID and CRC ID to register this product at mytotalconnectcomfort com Carte d identification de thermostat Utilisez l identification MAC et l identification CRC pour enregistrer ce produit ...

Page 21: ...otice that when the thermostat is successfully registered the Total Connect Comfort registration screen will display a SUCCESS message In the thermostat message center you will see CONGRATULATIONS SETUP COMPLETE ...

Page 22: ...ratulations 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 for all Android devices GET IT ON Download on iTunes ...

Page 23: ...tains 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 ass...

Page 24: ... Golden Valley MN 55422 wifithermostat com U S Registered Trademark 2012 Honeywell International Inc 69 2717 05 M S Rev 07 12 Printed in U S A Apple iPhone iPad iPod touch and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners 69 2717 05 ...

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