Honeywell Wi-Fi Thermostat - Install and Set-up
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- In this video you will learn how to remove your existing thermostat and install a Honeywell Wi-Fi Thermostat Model RTH6580WF. You will also learn how to connect the thermostat to your Wi-Fi system and pair it with your Amazon Echo.
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In the three years since I published this video, the app has changed names three times. At present it is called “TCC” which stands for Total Connect Comfort. In addition, the method for connecting to WiFi has changed.
Do you have a “how to” on the change?
No I do not.
What the web site name u use to finish setting it up
@@beckynarine9356 cmon becky
I can't find any help on how to connect to the network . I see why they lowered the price.
Very good instructions for someone who decides to buy a Honeywell Thermostat.
Thank you Mark.
Bought and installed this same thermostat, easy installation even without a C-wire, moved the G-wire to the C-wire spot and placed a jumper between Y and G at the furnace and place the G-wire to C at the thermostat, loving this thermostat so far
Only thing about that, is if the fan is in the on position the outside condensing unit will run continuously without ever being able to shut off at the the temperature set point.
I just installed mine yesterday. I mainly bought it to use with my Alexa. So far it has exceeded expectations. I’m not even using the scheduling features because with the app on my phone and Alexa it’s all I need. This unit does everything I want and need without spending $200 on a nest or ecobee
R J I totally agree.
That was great!!! I was having trouble connecting and completing the process!!! Thanks for your post!
You are very welcome, Joanne. I’m so glad it helped you.
I am an HVAC Service Tech & business owner & I really found the video informative. I bought 3 of these to test in my own home & look forward to integrating Alexa skills.
Awesome!!
This guy not only knows his business he can explain it CLEARLY with words and piks EXCELLENT
Don thank you for your kind comment.
Thank you, so much, thank you! This was the only video out there showing how to actually set up the wifi, without being on your wifi. Thank you!!!!
Samantha you are very welcome!! Thank you for your kind words.
Excellent video thank you for you explanation 👍🏼
Jesus thank you so much!!
Wow, I didnt know andy from the office knew thermostats. Way to go big tuna!
Jim was Big Tuna, you mean Nard Dog... Lol
Great tutorial presentation very helpful to all guys who want to replace their old thermostat
@ako ito thank you very much!
Thank you...changed my wifi router and could not figure out how to change it. Thank you so much...
You are very welcome. So glad it helped!!
Awsome, I appreciated "House on the Mend," especially after being put on hold with the Honeywell phone support for nearly 2 hours, and finally giving up. Jim
Jim you’re very welcome. I’m glad it helped.
Thank you for the info good video for installing plates!
You are very welcome. I’m so glad it was helpful.
Thanks for sharing. Your video helped me install mine!
Chris you are very welcome. So glad it helped you!!
Very well explained. I have a question. My old thermostat is battery powered and it only has 2 wires connected (W and RH). The thermostat is only used for my gas heating system. What is my next basic step? Do I need to change the wiring? Thanks
Luis this and all WiFi enabled thermostats must have supplied power. You can purchase a plug in adapter that will mimic the “C” wire.
Loved the video. Thank you!
Shauntavia you are very welcome.
very good job i realy thank you sir for your help thanks again
Arif you are very welcome. Thank you for your kind comments.
Mike you are good ... actually you are a life saver ... and I will give you 🌟🌟🌟
Thank you so much!!!
Great video. I hate to say it but you should do the video again and be more clear on how to connect the wifi and add in the address of the thermostat or at least tell us to find it in our instructions. The app is TCC not honeywell app for my install (I saw that in another comment). I watch several and other than trying to figure out that it was my wifi settings on my phone that I had to connect it was great. Thanks for all the people like you that let me (a computer programmer) be a handy man.
Hi Phillip. I posted this video in February 2018. As you can imagine, the smart phone app has been updated multiple times. Therefore, the exact procedure I demonstrated in the video has changed.
Thanks so much! Great video! Does anyone know if its possible to add the "Circulate" function to this thermostat or any Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart thermostat? Thought this one did and found out it didn't after I installed.
Using the plate was a great idea! Thank you. I have almost the same set up (blue for C instead of brown) but it doesn’t seem to be getting power. Do you have any suggestions?
If I was diagnosing the issue, I would look at the connections of the wires to the mounting plate making sure I didn’t push a wire in too far where the insulation was blocking the connection. Then I would test the C wire with a volt meter to make sure it is supplying power.
Great video..vert clear.
Its 2023 now and there's a few honeywell apps in the Google playstore.
I'm not quite sure which Honeywell app to choose.
These thermostats have a common problem of losing connection to google home app.
But there's a work around for this..
First things first what is the exact name of the app to co teol rhe phone afyer youve connected the device to the wifi network of the home.
The app is currently called “TCC”.
I just get a blank gray screen when I download the app
@jesusvasquez5763 I’ve never experienced that.
Nice, detailed, easy to follow video. Thank you
Joseph you’re very welcome.
I have 5-wires on my wall and just purchased this product. I have Red(Rc), Yellow,(Y1), Green(G), Black(W1), Blue.(Common). Should this work? Wiring is the challenging part for me since I am first time DIY?
Yes it should.
if you get to the wifi set up part and your browser does not automatically open the honeywell wifi set up page after you connect to the new thermostat in your wifi setting. **go to 192.168.1.1 in your browser**. If that doesn't work take the thermostat off the wall for 1 minute and put it back on and try going to 192.168.1.1 again.
Thank you for sharing.
Every time I connect to the thermostat it takes the internet away from my smartphone. Tried it on a tablet and the se thing. Therefore, I can't even try pulling up the page manually because I have no internet since it does not connect automatically to the page... What do I do?
@@Ana-qw5pf is supposed to. You're connected to the thermostat.
This is an important tip of you change you're router
I gave you a thumbs up. It’s just that the colors should be explained. Other than that great video.
Sam thank you for your feedback.
I'm replacing this model with similar. Do I need to take off the backplate and rewire, or just put the new front console on the old backplate? Thanks
I had to download the Honeywell Home app to connect the thermostat to my wifi router. It will walk you through the initial set-up. On my Samsung/Android phone, in my wifi settings, I had to select to connect to my thermostat. Next, I had to select manage router to get to the screen shown (17:31) where I can connect to my wifi router.
James thank you for the update.
very clear instructions
Thank you so much!!
Great explanation in a measured cadence to describe what needs to be done. Very clear and pleasing.
Richard thank you very much for your kind comments.
Can you control the thermostat from outside the house using LTE ?
Yes absolutely. The app is currently called “TCC” (Total Connect Comfort).
My sister just installed mine. Replaces a Prostat T855 with batteries (not smart) that stopped working. She used a patch, spackle instead of the plate but it doesn't look good. Back to the thermostat. My old thermostat didn't use the c blue or brown wire. She connected the blue and the furnace turns on but not the thermostat. There's no display. Also the front half doesn't click into the back plate like yours does. I'm wondering if we should try the brown wire instead of the blue to power the thermostat?
Thanks for your help!
You’re very welcome!
Just got ours setup today this thing is amazing!!! I can control it by voice!! With Alexa!
Tiffany I agree. Certainly not as sleek looking as the Nest thermostat but functions great.
We’re bout to get our air fixed and we’re getting one of these and a new air system
So I connected it and have power to it. But my heat isn’t turning on to blow out the heat. I Only have green, white and red wires. Any suggestions to problem?
Can we lock the thermostat from being changed via the app? I run short term rentals and need to limit the range of the thermostat
Great question, Matthew. To my knowledge, you cannot.
Excellent video. Very detailed and easy to follow
JJB thank you so much.
One of the best video good job 👍
Thank you very much for your kind comments.
Is wifi required for this unit to function at all? Is it inoperable without a wifi connection?
WiFi is only required for Smart Control features via your phone or home device (Such as Amazon Echo). I wouldn’t buy this model if you don’t intend to use it with WiFi. There are plenty of less expensive options without WiFi functionality.
@@houseonthemend My new apartment comes equipped with one of these and it's just blowing hot air. I thought maybe because I hadn't set up internet yet it couldn't work...but I guess its another issue. Thanks for your reply!
You are very welcome.
Can it be set to change from heat to cool and back automatically? Great job on the video.
No however you can change from heat to cool manually on the device or via the app on your phone.
Question, I want install the thermostat but I am not living at the house at the moment, I can send a technician to instal it and then pair it on my phone remotely, What are the steps do that please?
thanks for posting, life saver you are
You are very welcome.
Great job (neighbor) on adapting that new unit to the existing location!
S D Thank you very much! It was a unique situation so I was excited to include it in the video.
This was extremely clear and well presented. 👍🏼
@brainblasta2 thank you very much for your kind comments. It seems the app and, thus, the WiFi connection process has changed in the two years since releasing this video.
House On the Mend and turns out the one in the house I just bought is not the WiFi version unfortunately but still a great video.
Too slow for me. But thanks!
Excellent video
Thank you, Arturo!!
can you control this from anywhere like out of state?
Yes absolutely. Anywhere the app on your smartphone can access cellular service or WiFi.
love the way you made the face plate adapter
Jimw thank you so much!
Great presentation! Very helpful. Thank you
Alain you are very welcome. The app has changed quite a bit in the last three years as you can imagine so the connectivity will be different than what is shown.
I installed this and follow step by step exactly. The AC was working with the old thermostat. But now the ac does not blow cold air anymore. When I turned it on Cool mode it is turned on but there is only air. No Cold air. Any idea why and how to fix it ? Thanks
I would check all the wiring connections with a voltmeter set to continuity. Otherwise, if the wiring is correct, I don’t have any explanation.
Great tutorial!! Question, do you have to turn the A/C off on the fuse box?
Ron yes you should. The wires at the thermostat are low voltage and not a threat to you but, if they touch each other, they might kick the HVAC on and off multiple times which could damage the system.
Hi just watch your video what app is it for the WiFi Honeywell Home thermostat. And I from Las Vegas NV to.
TCC Connect
I have a question I have central air but when it clicks off it can’t go back on right away it has to wait 4 minutes before it has the okay to turn the unit back on is there a way to program that thermostat to not click the unit on right wen it goes off so that I don’t burn out the unit bec the thermostat I have now is set that way to protect the unit is there a way for this one as well? Because I’m looking forward too getting this thermostat soon
Interesting question. Seems like every window and door in the house would have to be open to run the risk of the HVAC unit turning back on after only four minutes.
House On the Mend no I mean like let’s say it just shuts off but someone goes and turns it back on mine will not click for 4 minutes to protect the unit
House On the Mend is there a way to program this thermostat to do that as well? so in case someone touches it not realizing the unit just click off
@@bornintoacorruptsystem9to5 the next time your A/C tech comes to the house, or you can do it yourself pretty easily, have them install a time delay on the outside compressor
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Awesome. I moved in a home that has this thermostat, so I don't have any of the paperwork. Is it easy to take the thermostat down so I can get the information from the back to set-up the wifi?
It isn’t easy like the Nest thermostat. I would google it to find a video.
What we would be helpful is a troubleshooting for frequently asked questions. For example my thermostat keeps blinking while I am trying to set the time and day. Overall it’s a very helpful video for those who are overwhelmed by a lot of information in booklets
Good vid, thanks for sharing. Looks straight forward but I'm sure I'll refer back, come install time :)
Thank you, Tim.
Mine previous Honeywell had a just four wires connected with extra aa batteries. But new one has built in battery I have matched it every single wires but still new Honeywell not lighting up!! What would be mine next step? Help please
l think you did a great job with the back plate. great idea. i have a nest i think it is easier to install.
Nelson I absolutely agree with you the Nest thermostat is much easier to install. It also comes with its’ own custom back plate. I have installed every product Nest makes and they all link well to WiFi.
Can you please post the link of web browser to use
mytotalconnectcomfort.com/portal
Like J’s like you can create an account here..
Will this works with heat pump?
Yes
Which website????
Well done video. What do you do if the old thermostat only uses 2 wires ?
You gained a subscriber today
Joe I’m assuming the old thermostat only controls heating or an air conditioner? (Not both)
Can I use the RTH6580WF on a commercial center unit in my church building?
I don’t know
All set up - thanks... I can not seem to control (turn on/off) the FAN from Alexa... Am I missing something?
Grandt you must first activate the “Honeywell Total Comfort Connect” skill in your Alexa app. Then read thru the skill information to see what you are able to do by voice.
All this was a pain in the ass but it worked. I better not have to do this again if I lose power.
I don't have a brown wire. I was hoping that you would tell what the white in the box was used for or what to do when you don't have a brown wire.
Diana the color of the wire isn’t necessarily important. The important thing is to note which connector it was attached to on the previous thermostat (C, Y, R, G etc.).
I just installed mine the the heater kicked on but the screen is blank it’s not lighting up
Very good video. Thanks. Interested in a video or information source on DYI connection of a control module to the unit for a wireless setup. I need to relocate my thermostat. Thanks again.
jimdandy63 ecobee makes a WiFi thermostat with an additional “room sensor” which gives priority to the room temperature rather than the hallway or wherever the thermostat is installed. I would check the reviews on that for a start.
I added a Honeywell RTH6580WF to my home recently. I discovered no c wire. Without knowing what all it involved, I found the blue wire tucked into the wire bundle as it had been cut off since not in use. I stripped it and applied it to my thermostat. Still no power. I then went down to my furnace to see the blue wire was not hooked up either it was just wrapped around the same wire bundle going to the thermostat. I stripped it and hooked it to the C terminal on the furnace. Now the C terminal had a white and brown already attached going to the AC. But you can hook more wires to the C. You can hook the 3 right into the terminal or you can bundle them together with a 4 wire called a pigtail then you only have one single wire hooked to the C terminal. User preference. So don't just assume because you found the blue wire in your wall or wire bundle behind your thermostat that its connected to the C terminal in your furnace. You will be best to take the panel off your furnace , find if a C wire is connected and determine the color while making sure it's the wire bundle going to the thermostat.
Hi Dear,
you can check the link below and find out exactly video how to install the wifi unit without c wire.
ua-cam.com/video/jyO2yLpu3jE/v-deo.html
Hello, so it was a simple as just connecting C terminal at thermostat to C terminal at the furnace panel to get the required constant power supply to the thermostat?
If only mine had been so step by step accepting! I didn't think to watch a video prior. I had to use my phone hotspot to set it up, bc it would not accept my home wifi info. I guess it's too far from my router. So I'll hv to get a wifi booster. I don't understand the 'hold' and it was SO hard to figure out how to set the temp and not 'schedule' it. I had to cycle through a whole week of options to make sure no times were set. I hope it's just on 73º all the time unless I use the app to change it!! Somebody please make a thermostat use EASIER. This video was helpful in helping me make sure I did all the step. Thank you.
@JustRanda Nest makes a very sleek and simple thermostat that is super easy to setup. The trade off, unfortunately, is the much higher price. This house had three different thermostats which made the cost of a Nest system hard to justify but, if you only have one thermostat, I would recommend them over the Honeywell.
@@houseonthemend Thank you.. good to know, but I finally got this one set up and it's working fine with my Alexa device. So nice! Also, another video showed how to reset the wifi by holding down 2 keys, whereas the written instructions advised you to pop the faceplate off to reset,which turns the whole unit off. Learnign that shortcut, I was able to get the thermostat on my home wifi using my laptop and avoiding iPhone setup. It's always sooo easy after doing it mulitiple times til it gets done. Seems like I always have to fight my way there, but I win due to sheer persistence... whew! Thanks again! x
@justranda good for you!!!
@@justranda1 Great info. Thanks.... But, happen to remember which ones "holding down 2 keys". I guess you mean buttons, but not sure which ones to choose. Thoughts??
Tim McMinn I found it in the reset information in the owners manual.... I get in a zone and God forbid if I ever have to repeat it bc I never remember!! I'm no help but look up how to reset with the buttons... I wish I could hv helped more from recall but I've moved and don't hv access anymore! Sorry!
Hi,
I don’t get the connection failure instead of wifi blinking option.
Is there a solution for it?
Hi, I bought the panel and the sensors, and installed it myself. I have wifi communicator. I don't have an alarm company, and I don't want to have one. How can I create an account (username and password), and use the total connect 2.0?
I only have R and W wiring, both were installed in their respective terminals. There's no C wiring. Could this work for now until ready to set up later with the C for wifi i guess?
Probably not since there is no other power supply. You should buy a thermostat that runs off batteries.
@@houseonthemend yeah I just returned it and went back to the regular. Thanks
Good choice.
We have had to reinstall the thermostat due to a lost signal, but on a android phone. The login and set up is different than that of an iPhone. Could you please explain?
No I’m sorry. I don’t use Android phones.
So we just did a set up our self. Everything was connected properly. On e we turned on the AC it shuts of after 10 seconds. Then on and off. What did we do wrong
No idea. Sorry.
cant get it to blow cold air??!!??.... house currently uses HoneyWell TH5110. thought it should be a pretty quick and easy transition. must have cold air in Arizona; 53 days over 110deg this summer.
How do you check the power of the common wire (brown) to make sure that it's live? I have the exact setup with matching colors like yours, but mine never turns on. I'm pretty sure that I connect everything correctly and triple-check the connections too. Nothing comes on. I even bought a second one just to be sure that the first isn't faulty. Still, nothing comes on. I give up and buy a battery-powered version of this unit. Any idea?
Common wire is tested with a volt meter. You are looking for 24 volts AC.
Can I control the temperature and fan while away from my home? Like if I were to travel somewhere, can I turn the AC on or off when I want to?
Yes, very easily, with the app.
Great vid -thanks !
@John C thank you so much!!!
Thank you
You are very welcome.
Can we replace existing wired hvac remote with this wifi thermostat to control it from mobile app?
Roshan this product is intended to replace any existing thermostat provided you can provide power to it.
@@houseonthemend one of my client has Daiken ductable split Hvac in his ceilling and there is wired remote coming out of it. I have ir blasters to automate any ir based remote but in this case the remote is wired so i was finding it difficult to get a solution. Do i need to remove the existing wired remote and replace the same with the honeywell one. Can you please guide in brief.
Thanks🙏
Roshan I don’t see anything in the app or control panel that could control what you are talking about. I would look elsewhere.
Will the thermostat work if I choose not to connect it to WiFi or if I want to connect it to WiFi at a later date?
Yes it will. Standard models without WiFi connectivity are less expensive so I would go that route if you don’t want to use the smart features.
I have been trying to get mine installed for 2 days wires were too short so had to cut into the wall to extend them but that's not the issue.. the issue is the thermostat is not coming on
Do you need to turn off power first? I think that's important for those that are not safety conscious.
Yes. I suggest turning off the breaker at 9:15 in the video.
I have the exact same Honeywell Thermostat with a heat pump. Could you give me instructions to wire this scenario. The old thermostat only used the 5 wires, but there are other wires tucked into the wall. Eg. orange
Ted the Honeywell manual has multiple pages devoted to different wiring scenarios. I would refer you to the manual.
can i lock the manual wall control so that it can only operate from the app. So that children can't change an d lock a temp in.
Monique, here is a link to the Honeywell site’s list of thermostats with a keypad lock feature:
www.honeywellhome.com/en/questions/can-i-lock-my-thermostat-so-that-no-one-can-change-the-settings?br=%7BA0E90662-8B1E-469F-990A-7D8F5F127B1C%7D%7C5cdd679e07884d57b03affbf3ebc5b40&link=yourhome.honeywell.com/supportsearch
Is the C wire always brown? my current thermostat has a white, green, and red wire connected (to their corresponding initial), there is also a brown and black wire coming out from the wall but not connected to anything. There is a slot for the C wire but it says its optional if batteries are installed, so the C wire isn't connected. Is the brown wire the C wire?
Bob It’s possible that is your C-wire. You will need to test it to see if you are getting voltage to it to know for certain. There are several videos on UA-cam demonstrating how to test your voltage at the thermostat.
hi! im looking to replace my honeywell t8011r. is this wifi model compatible. in my t8011 i have both orange and blue wires connected to o and b connectors.. thanks for the help!
It should be compatible provided you have a “C” wire to provide power to the thermostat. If your existing thermostat is digital, and doesn’t run off batteries, you are probably good to go.
@@houseonthemend yes i do have a c wire but my question is where do i connect orange and blue since there is only 1 connector o\b ?
The manual has many wiring combinations illustrated beyond just a standard setup so perhaps you will find your answer there.
@@houseonthemend went through the manuel but no help. thanks for your quick reply.
i bought one could not find c wire and ended up crossing 2 wires by accident i heard a pop in the furnace area now blower will not work..im hoping just a blower relay
Ouch!
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Hi everyone. Need HELP.. R and Rc has a metal piece in it...?? How do I attach my red wire, please?? I can't remove the piece. Instruction says only remove if have whatever extra wires. I have exactly 5 as needed my C - I assume is blue and the rest as suppose to be. But I can't attach it.. please help.
Tstat will not turn on compressor. It calls for cool, it’s blinks, then goes solid cool,after 1/2 hour compressor will not turn on.
It worked fine before on std tstat. Jumped out red power to yellow compressor and compressor comes on with fan turned on. It cooled fine for 1 hour or more. Is tstat bad or am I missing something. Also checked set up: heat cool gas furnace etc.,
Michael thank you for your question. As you can see from the videos on my channel, I am not an HVAC expert. You’re issue is beyond my level of expertise.
At 5:30 you FAILED TO MENTION what the other colors are that are wrapped around the big wire. -- What are the Orange and the Light Blue wire for??
The original HVAC installers ran wiring with more strands than needed. Disregard unused wires.
Great video, but I don’t want to use it thru wi-fi. Can I.
Yes you can use it without WiFi but I would recommend buying a thermostat without WiFi capability since it will be much cheaper.
Does this smart thermostat work with Android smartphones?
Search for the TCC app.
My thermostat display is not working. This was newly installed and about in a month the display is not working. It’s blank. Display sometimes comes on for like 10 seconds and then goes blank for extended period of times..please help.
Kunal here is an article discussing several possible reasons... homeguides.sfgate.com/reasons-blank-screen-honeywell-thermostat-87369.html
I’m helping my dad remove and install this thermostat and we connected each one correctly however we don’t have an orange and every time we try putting the timer it just turns off
I'm replacing my previous thermostat with an Honeywell RTH 6500. My old thermostat has 6 wire(O for orange, w for white, G for green, R for red, black=C, and Y for yellow) . What should I do with the O ? The users manual says if your old thermostat had an O wire and not a B wire , attach the o wire to the O/B wire. Then should I tailgate O wire to the W wire since w wire already occupies the space where OB should Go.
Page 18 of the manual shows the W wire going into the “AUX/E” port and the O wire standing alone.
Where are the batteries in the thermostat ? I've been having trouble with that.