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Basic Setup for Your ecobee Smart Thermostat

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We will guide you through the first time setup for your ecobee thermostat. Before we begin, we should first determine how far you are along with the hardware setup. If you've already installed the thermostat on the wall, then we can skip ahead and register the thermostat and begin using it. If the thermostat isn't installed yet, we can guide you through the process or you can have a professional install it and then return here later.

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We will guide you through the first time setup for your ecobee thermostat. Before we begin, we should first determine how far you are along with the hardware setup. If you've already installed the thermostat on the wall, then we can skip ahead and register the thermostat and begin using it. If the thermostat isn't installed yet, we can guide you through the process or you can have a professional install it and then return here later.

Depending on which ecobee thermostat you have, the setup options might be slightly different but the steps should be similar.

  1. The first screen after the thermostat boots up shows you the wiring diagram. Tap Yes if it's correct.
    Wiring diagram screen in thermostat setup.

  2. Choose whether you have any accessories connected to the HVAC system then tap Next.
    Connected accessories query screen in thermostat setup.

  3. Select your preferred temperature reading scale and tap Next.
    Temperature reading scale selection screen in thermostat setup.

  4. The thermostat will try to configure your heating and cooling equipment automatically. Make any necessary manual changes then tap Next.
    Equipment configuration screen in thermostat setup.

  5. Choose a name for your thermostat or type in a custom name then tap Next.
    Name entry screen in thermostat setup.

  6. Set your preferred temperature during the winter by moving the slider up and down then tap Next.
    Cold temperature setpoint screen in thermostat setup.

  7. Set your preferred temperature during the summer by moving the slider up and down then tap Next.
    Hot temperature setpoint screen in thermostat setup.

  8. Select the current mode of your HVAC system then tap Next.
    HVAC mode selection screen in thermostat setup.

  9. Choose whether you want to use the Smart Home/Away feature which overrides any existing settings if it detects you being home during a time when you should be away and vice versa then tap Next.
    Smart home/away feature toggle screen in thermostat setup.

  10. Select your country of residence then tap Next.
    Country selection screen in thermostat setup.

  11. Select the closest city in your time zone and tap Next.
    Time zone selection screen in thermostat setup.

  12. Choose whether you want to setup the Wi-Fi connection now.
    Wi-Fi configuration query screen in thermostat setup.

  13. If you chose to setup the Wi-Fi connection now, then tap on Select Wi-Fi Network then tap Next.
    Wi-Fi setup method screen in thermostat setup.

  14. Pick your Wi-Fi Network from the list then tap Next.
    Wi-Fi network selection screen in thermostat setup.

  15. Enter the Wi-Fi Password if required then tap Connect.
    Wi-Fi password entry screen in thermostat setup.

  16. You'll get a connection status message. Tap Next to continue.
    Wi-Fi connection confirmation screen in thermostat setup.

  17. Set your time, date and format then tap Next.
    Time and date setup screen in thermostat setup.

Once the ecobee app has been installed, you must register your ecobee device with it to be able to control it remotely.

  1. On the thermostat itself, go into the Menu then go to Registration to obtain the registration code.
    Registration screen on Ecobee thermostat

  2. Open the ecobee app on your mobile device and tap on Register.
    Ecobee mobile app Sign In screen

  3. Enter the registration code that appears on the thermostat and tap on Next.
    Regsitration code entry screen in Ecobee mobile app
     
  4. Tap in the box to put a checkmark to the left of Accept Terms & Conditions then tap on Next.Terms and Conditions acceptance screen in Ecobee mobile app
     
  5. Fill in your name, email address and password to use with your ecobee account then tap on Next.
    Account creation screen
     
  6. Choose whether you want the local weather to optimize the operation of your thermostat by toggling the On/Off switch then tap on Next.
    Weather feature toggle screen
     
  7. Do the same for Home IQ which tracks HVAC usage and provides energy reports.
    Home IQ feature toggle screen
     
  8. If you enabled Home IQ, then fill in the required information then tap on Next.
    Home details entry screen
     
  9. On the Congratulations screen tap on Done.
    Thermostat registration confirmation screen

Ecobee mobile app platforms

To be able to control the ecobee smart thermostat remotely from your phone or tablet, you have to install the ecobee app onto your mobile device and register the thermostat for remote access. The app can also guide you through the installation process if you choose to do it yourself.

  1. Find the Google Play icon on your Android device and tap on it.
    Google Play

  2. Search for the keyword "ecobee" and tap on the found app.
  3. Tap on Install and then Open to use it.
    Ecobee Android app landing page
  1. Find the App Store icon on your iOS device and tap on it.
    App Store

  2. Search for the keyword "ecobee" and tap on the found app.
  3. Tap on Get, then on Install and finally on Open to use it.
    Ecobee iOS app landing page

Ecobee mobile app platforms

To be able to control the ecobee smart thermostat remotely from your phone or tablet, you have to install the ecobee app onto your mobile device and register the thermostat for remote access. The app can also guide you through the installation process if you choose to do it yourself.

  1. Find the Google Play icon on your Android device and tap on it.
    Google Play

  2. Search for the keyword "ecobee" and tap on the found app.
  3. Tap on Install and then Open to use it.
    Ecobee Android app landing page

To install the thermostat yourself you can use the ecobee app on your smartphone or tablet to guide you thru the process:

  1. Open the ecobee app and tap on Install your thermostat.
    Ecobee mobile app login screen

  2. Choose the thermostat you are installing.
    Thermostat selection screen

  3. Review the instructions with pictures. The app will show you what you should find in the box.
    Package contents shown for selected thermostat

  4. And what tools or other prerequisites you'll need.
    Tools needed for installation shown

  5. Watch the video tutorials.
    Thermostat installation video tutorials viewable in mobile app

  6. And just follow the guides to install your thermostat.
  1. Find the App Store icon on your iOS device and tap on it.
    App Store

  2. Search for the keyword "ecobee" and tap on the found app.
  3. Tap on Get, then on Install and finally on Open to use it.
    Ecobee iOS app landing page
If you're having the thermostat installed by a professional, then you can return later to this guide to continue with the rest of the setup if needed.
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