Thanks for the video, just got one of these and you helped me installed it. Only issue is the thermostat doesn’t want to connect to my WiFi for some reason
Awesome! I have had some issues with smart devices from time to time connecting to WiFi. Usually the normal stuff solves the issue eventually-closing and restarting Alexa app, starting over etc
Great video but... It would be helpful to know which breaker to turn off. I have one labeled hall, bedroom, etc. The thermostat is located in the hall, so I was wondering if that was the correct one. After more research, I discovered that I needed to turn the breaker for HVAC system off. I know...may seem obvious, but I'm not an expert and wanted to be sure.
I had a C wire on my system. They make a version with a C wire adapter if you don't have one: amzn.to/4eHtfSW But you'll have to search for your specific system to see if you need that.
hmmm weird, something's crossed somewhere. If it were me, I'd run back through everything to triple check placements and then I'd get a friend who knew more or a handyman to check it out.
I wrote the response from my other channel below, but the info is right --you just need the alexa app on android, fire tablet or apple device. I am pretty sure you can control it like a regular thermostat without setting up through the app, but for any of the smart features you need alexa app
FYI, I had no power to mine. Because I hadn’t put the cover panel back on the heating unit. There’s a safety switch that is pressed when the panel is on.
I have run into some connection issues. The usual workarounds usually work - restarting the app and/or the thermostat and/or the phone. Making sure the wifi credentials are correct etc.
@@EamonnCottrell yes I know, but to fix it is a couple key strokes and then we can install the new update. I wish they would give me access to it to fix
You don’t even even talk about where the wires are placed. I get most of the letters are the same but half the time the letters are different and you don’t even even describe about the install not a great video man.
Yeah because there are so many different wiring configurations and I'm not an electrician, I chose not to try and get into the weeds with the specific wiring. I had to do some googling around to figure out mine and there are some other more in depth videos by professionals that address that in more detail.
Cheers for this.
Inspired me to look at the Google thermostat controller it's bound to be this easy.
I want this so bad, now. But I don’t know if my apartment complex would allow me to modify the thermostat. But this made me debate asking. :)
Thanks for the video, just got one of these and you helped me installed it. Only issue is the thermostat doesn’t want to connect to my WiFi for some reason
Awesome! I have had some issues with smart devices from time to time connecting to WiFi. Usually the normal stuff solves the issue eventually-closing and restarting Alexa app, starting over etc
Great video but...
It would be helpful to know which breaker to turn off. I have one labeled hall, bedroom, etc. The thermostat is located in the hall, so I was wondering if that was the correct one. After more research, I discovered that I needed to turn the breaker for HVAC system off. I know...may seem obvious, but I'm not an expert and wanted to be sure.
Thanks. Yeah, I had to do a trial and error on my breakers to figure out which one was which too.
Do we need to have a c wire / blue wire it looks like yours worked without ?
I had a C wire on my system. They make a version with a C wire adapter if you don't have one: amzn.to/4eHtfSW
But you'll have to search for your specific system to see if you need that.
My wires are exactly like that but the system blows regular air on the heat setting and hot air on the cooling setting. Any advice?
hmmm weird, something's crossed somewhere. If it were me, I'd run back through everything to triple check placements and then I'd get a friend who knew more or a handyman to check it out.
How do you get the thermostat to work without an iPhone?
I wrote the response from my other channel below, but the info is right --you just need the alexa app on android, fire tablet or apple device. I am pretty sure you can control it like a regular thermostat without setting up through the app, but for any of the smart features you need alexa app
@@EamonnCottrell - The app is definitely necessary to set it up. Once it's set up, it can be manually operated, like any other thermostat.
Out of curiosity, how do you take off the thermostat from the wall? Do you just pull?
Yeah it’s got a plug connection thing that fits real snuggly but you just pull straight off
FYI, I had no power to mine. Because I hadn’t put the cover panel back on the heating unit. There’s a safety switch that is pressed when the panel is on.
Ah, nice tip! Thanks!
2024?? Is this a new one ??
Negative, not a new model at this time just a current review 👍
Mine gives my an error after it trying to connect to the wifi
I have run into some connection issues. The usual workarounds usually work - restarting the app and/or the thermostat and/or the phone. Making sure the wifi credentials are correct etc.
It was a breeze.
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The app is not user friendly at all. You really need to navigate your way through it. I hope Amazon fixes the app to be more robust and easy to use.
It's not the best, I agree. I find that once I've set it up, and talking to Alexa in my case, I don't ever fool with the app unless I have to
@@EamonnCottrell yes I know, but to fix it is a couple key strokes and then we can install the new update. I wish they would give me access to it to fix
You don’t even even talk about where the wires are placed. I get most of the letters are the same but half the time the letters are different and you don’t even even describe about the install not a great video man.
Yeah because there are so many different wiring configurations and I'm not an electrician, I chose not to try and get into the weeds with the specific wiring. I had to do some googling around to figure out mine and there are some other more in depth videos by professionals that address that in more detail.