Sensi Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat

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MANUAL OPERATION

Version: March 2016

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Contents

MANUAL OPERATION GUIDE

Buttons and Icons 3

Basic Functionality 4

Manual Settings 5

Menu Configurations 6

Wiring Terminals 7

Back of the Face Plate 8

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Buttons and Icons

The Sensi Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat can be operated through Wi-Fi using the Sensi app or it can be
operated at the actual wall unit. Advanced features such as thermostat settings, scheduling and email alerts
are only available through the Sensi app.

CURRENT SET
BACKLIGHT BUTTON TEMPERATURE
Illuminates the thermostat Current set temperature
for 10 seconds. the thermostat will
maintain.

WI-FI STATUS UP ARROW BUTTON

ICON Adjusts the
Indicates Wi-Fi temperature set
connection status. point or thermostat
When you turn configuration.
Wireless Off on
the thermostat, this MENU BUTTON
is blank. Access thermostat
configurations.
TIME (See page 6 for
Displays current more details).
time.
DOWN ARROW
BATTERY ICON BUTTON
When the bars get Adjusts the
low, remember to temperature set
change the 2 AA point or thermostat
Alkaline batteries in the configuration.
back of the thermostat
face plate. MODE BUTTON FAN BUTTON SCHEDULE BUTTON
Switches system Switches fan Toggles the schedule
mode between mode from Auto On or Off. (The KEYPAD LOCKOUT
CURRENT ROOM Heat, Cool, Off or On. Leave thermostat runs a ICON
TEMPERATURE or Aux. (Auto the fan mode on program based This icon indicates the
The room temperature at Mode is only Auto to allow on time and thermostat is locked
the thermostat. available using the thermostat to temperature set out. No changes
the Sensi app). control the fan as points when can be made at the
necessary. Schedule is On). thermostat. (Can only
be enabled from the
Sensi app).

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Basic Functionality

SWITCHING SYSTEM MODE

Press the “Mode” button to switch between all available system mode settings.
When the Mode is “Off” the thermostat will not bring on your heating or cooling systems.

FAN MODE
If you want to circulate the indoor blower, you can switch Fan to “On.” Turn the Fan back
to “Auto” when you want the thermostat to control your indoor blower as necessary. Leaving
the Fan in “On” will run your blower continuously.

HOLDING ONE TEMPERATURE

If you want to hold one temperature, turn Schedule “Off.” Then, adjust the set point using
the up and down arrow buttons. The thermostat will hold this temperature, in the set Mode,
until you turn Schedule back “On” or until you adjust the set point again using the up and
down arrow buttons.

TEMPORARY HOLD
When your schedule is set to “On,” your Sensi thermostat controls your home based on
the time and temperature settings in the current schedule. To temporarily change your
temperature use the up and down arrows in the app or on the thermostat. Your Sensi
thermostat will display “Temporarily Set To” on the thermostat and will hold your new
temperature until the next scheduled set point with a minimum hold time of two hours.

TURN WI-FI OFF

If connecting to Wi-Fi is not an option, you can turn off Wi-Fi on the
thermostat and manually set a time and a schedule from the wall unit.
To turn off Wi-Fi:
1 Press “Menu”.
2 Press “Next” five times to go to the “Wireless (Setup)” screen.
“On” should be flashing at the top.
3 Use the up and down arrow buttons to change it to “Off”.
4 Press “Exit”.

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Manual Settings

SETTING THE TIME MANUALLY

When connecting the thermostat to Wi-Fi, the time will sync automatically. If not
connecting to Wi-Fi, follow these steps to set the time at the thermostat.
1 Turn Wi-Fi Off. (Refer to section “Turn Wi-Fi Off” on page 4). 3

2 Press and hold the “Schedule” button.

3 The screen will go blank and the time will start flashing at the top. Use the up
and down arrow buttons to rotate through the times until you get to the
appropriate time of day.
4 Press “Exit”.

SETTING A SCHEDULE
When connecting the thermostat to Wi-Fi, the schedule is programmed based
on time and temperature set points from the Sensi app. If you are not connecting to
Wi-Fi, follow these steps to set a basic 7 day schedule with 4 mandatory set points.
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(More robust scheduling options are only available through the Sensi app.)

1 Turn Wi-Fi Off. (Refer to section “Turn Wi-Fi Off” on page 4).
2 Use the “Mode” button to set which type of schedule it will be: Heat or Cool.
3 Press and hold the “Schedule” button, until you see the time flash at the top of
the screen.
a Adjust the time on the thermostat if needed, using the up and down 3
arrow buttons.
4 Press “Next”.
5 You will see a large number in the middle of the screen. This refers to your set point.
a The time will be flashing at the top of the screen. Adjust the time of the first
set point using the up and down arrow buttons.
b Press “Next”. The set point will be flashing. Adjust the set point 5
using the up and down arrow buttons.
c Press “Next”.
d Repeat steps a-c for the second, third and fourth set points.
6 Press “Exit”.
7 Make sure “Schedule” is set to “On” on
the thermostat.
Daily Daily Daily Daily
Period Start Time Temp Period Start Time Temp
EXAMPLE SCHEDULE 1ST 6:00AM 70F 1ST
If you need to keep track of your time and HEAT
2ND 8:00AM 62F
HEAT
2ND

temperature set points, use this table. 3RD 5:00PM 70F 3RD
4TH 10:00PM 62F 4TH
1ST 6:00AM 78F 1ST
2ND 8:00AM 85F 2ND
COOL COOL
3RD 5:00PM 78F 3RD
4TH 10:00PM 82F 4TH

SAMPLE SCHEDULE COMPLETE YOUR SCHEDULE

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Menu Configurations

Pressing “Menu” at the thermostat allows you to change a series of settings to customize the thermostat for your
specific system. Refer to the chart below for a complete listing of thermostat configurations and what they stand for.
If you are installing the thermostat on the wall for the first time, we highly recommend that you download the
Sensi app and follow the installation instructions.

Configuration Menu Items Reference

No. Menu Item Default Options

1 Wireless Setup — Connect

Connects Thermostat to Wi-Fi network

2 Fahrenheit or Celsius F F
C

3 Outdoor Equipment AC2 AC1 - Conventional

Configuration Cooling 1
Configuration for the outdoor (single stage)
equipment – either heat pump or AC2 - Conventional
conventional A/C systems. Cooling 2

(Two Stage)
HP1 - Heat Pump 1

(Single Stage)
HP2 - Heat Pump 2

(Two Stage)
AC0 - No Cooling
4 Indoor Equipment EL2 GA1 - Gas 1
Configuration (Single Stage)
Configuration for the indoor equipment – GA2 - Gas 2
either electric or gas (which also refers to (Two Stage)
oil, propane and boiler) heat systems.
EL1 - Electric 1
(Single Stage)
EL2 - Electric 2
(Two Stage)
FAN - Fan (No Heat)
5 Reversing Value Position O O - (o) – Energize in Cool
Configuration for the default reversing
B - (b) – Energize in Heat
valve state. This is for the wire in the
“O/B” terminal. This is relevant for heat Z- (2) – Zone valve setting
pumps, zone valves, and zone panel
systems.

6 Wireless Radio ON On
Off
Turns Wi-Fi Radio On/Off

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Wiring Terminals

See below for definitions of the wiring terminals on the sub-base of the thermostat.

TERMINAL OUTPUTS AND WIRING DIAGRAMS

Terminal Label Definition

RH* Power for heating, 24V

RC* Power for cooling, 24V
C** Common wire, 24V
G Indoor blower (fan)
Y First outdoor stage cooling on conventional systems or first heat and cool on heat pump systems.

Y2 Second outdoor stage cooling on conventional systems or second heat and cool on two stage
heat pump systems.

W/E First indoor stage heat on conventional systems or first stage auxiliary/emergency heat on
heat pump systems.
Second indoor stage heat on conventional systems or second stage auxiliary/emergency heat
W2
on heat pump systems.
O/B Changeover (reversing valve) connection for heat pump or zone panel systems

L Heat Pump system, “L” wire connection.

* If the old thermostat has separate RC and RH wires coming out of the wall, clip
the RC/RH jumper on the back of the thermostat above the battery compartment.

**The common wire could be labeled “C” on your old thermostat, or it could be
labeled “B” or “X.” Please refer to the owner’s manual of your old thermostat
for clarification.

DOES WIRE COLOR CORRESPOND TO THE THERMOSTAT TERMINALS?

Wire color does not always correspond to the thermostat letters. A white wire may be
attached to the “W” terminal on the old thermostat, or it may be attached to a different
terminal with a different letter. Be sure to take a photo of the old thermostat that shows the
wire colors and terminal letters before labeling and removing any wires.

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Back of the Face Plate

Below is a picture of the back of the Sensi thermostat face plate. The back plate shows the jumper
wires, battery compartment, and some useful information about your thermostat.

MODEL NUMBER
Illustrates whether you
SENSI SECURITY
purchased the professional
CODE Necessary for or the DIY model.
connecting to Wi-Fi.
Also found on a card
in the packaging.

MAC ID
RC/RH INTERNAL
Unique number
JUMPER WIRE
that identifies
Only clip this if you
the thermostat.
have separate RC
and RH transformers
DATE CODE coming out of
When your thermostat the wall.
was manufactured.

BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Two AA Alkaline batteries are used for back-up
purposes. When you see the battery indicator bar
on the thermostat display reach 3 bars, replace
these batteries to maintain Wi-Fi connectivity.

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