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Ecobee 3 smarter wi-fi thermostat User Manual

Ecobee 3 smarter wi-fi thermostat
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User Guide
ecobee3
©2014 ecobee
477 Richmond St West | 2nd Floor, Toronto | Ontario |
M5V 3E7 | Canada Toll free 1.877.932.6233
www.ecobee.com
e3-UG-R001

Table of Contents

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Ecobee 3 smarter wi-fi thermostat Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Size3.5 inches
SensorsTemperature, humidity, occupancy
DisplayFull-color LCD
CompatibilityWorks with most 24V systems
Wi-Fi802.11 b/g/n
Voice ControlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit
Battery BackupYes
Remote SensorsYes, supports up to 32 remote sensors
Power24VAC
Operating Humidity5% to 95% RH (non-condensing)

Summary

Basic Functions

Home Screen

Displays the home screen when the thermostat is approached. Shows current mode and equipment.

Standby Screen

Activates when the thermostat is not in use, showing indoor temp and outdoor weather.

Adjusting the Temperature

Override scheduled temperature by moving the set-point bubble up or down.

Main Menu

Registration

Registers your ecobee3. Menu item disappears after registration.

System

Selects mode of operation: heat/cool/auto, fan on/off, and any accessory.

Sensors

Manages sensors and adjusts Smart Home/Away and Follow Me settings.

Schedule

Manages temperature according to time and day.

Comfort Settings

Manages temperature for different climate states (Away, Home, Sleep).

Vacation

Manages thermostat settings for a vacation period.

Reminders & Alerts

Displays any reminder or alert messages.

Settings

Manages display preferences, Wi-Fi, and equipment operating parameters.

About

Displays technical information about your thermostat.

Quick Changes

Selecting System Operation Mode

HVAC System

Settings depend on system type, showing options like Heat, Cool, or Auto.

Weather

System Icons

Adjusting Sensor Modes

Smart Home/Away

Automatically overrides schedule based on occupancy to save energy or maximize comfort.

Follow Me

Uses sensor readings to decide heating/cooling operation for optimal room comfort.

Adjusting Comfort Settings

Setting Your Weekly Schedule

Going on Vacation

Caring for your Thermostat

Cleaning

Clean screen with water on a microfiber cloth. Do not spray liquids directly.

Rebooting

Pull thermostat off the back plate gently. Does not alter programming.

Resetting the Thermostat

Options to reset registration, preferences, or all factory settings.

Troubleshooting

Reminders & Alerts

Viewing Reminders

Displays reminders and alerts for periodic maintenance.

Viewing Alerts

Generates alerts for temperature extremes to prevent home damage.

Configuring Reminders & Alert Preferences

Configure how and when your ecobee3 generates reminders and alerts.

HVAC Maintenance

Reminder for regularly scheduled maintenance, with options to set date, frequency, and turn on/off.

Customizing Your Thermostat

Date & Time

Configure time format (12/24 hr). Date/time programmed automatically from internet.

Temperature Display

Configure thermostat to display temperature values in Fahrenheit or Celsius.

Smart Recovery

Access Control

Configuring Wi-Fi Settings

Wi-Fi Radio

Enable Wi-Fi for internet connectivity, essential for features like Weather Forecast.

Network

List of available networks; manually enter SSID if not visible.

Advanced Settings

Additional parameters for Static IP addressing: IP Address, Gateway, Subnet Mask, DNS.

Diagnostics

Tools to diagnose Wi-Fi operation, ping gateway, ecobee.com, and IP address.

Managing Your Account

Registering

Register your ecobee3 at ecobee.com to access features and online energy management tools.

Making Changes to Your Account

Update account, contact information, and location via the ecobee.com web portal.

Moving to New House

Reconnect to internet and update location/house information when moving.

Changing Thermostat Owner

Reset registration to terminate association or reset thermostat to default.

Installation Settings

Equipment Wiring

Detects connected wires and displays them. Configuration is done on the thermostat.

Equipment Settings

Configure connected devices like Heat Pump, Furnace, Humidifier, Dehumidifier, Ventilator.

Heat Pump

Configure heat pump stages, type, O/B reversing value, min cycle off time, and min outdoor temp.

Thresholds

Auto Heat/Cool

Enables auto change-over as a system mode.

Heat/Cool Min Delta

Min difference between heat/cool set temp for auto change-over. Default 5°F.

Compressor Min Cycle Off Time

Enforces minimum compressor off time between cycles (240-900 seconds).

Test Equipment

Wiring Diagrams

Conventional heating and cooling

Wiring diagram for conventional heating and cooling systems.

Heat Only

Wiring diagram for heat-only systems.

Heat and Cool (2 Stage Heat)

Wiring diagram for systems with 2-stage heating and cooling.

Accessory devices

Icon Reference

Home Screen

Reference for icons displayed on the Home Screen (Menu, Weather, Quick Changes).

System Operation

Reference for icons indicating system operation modes (Heat, Cool, Auto, Fan).

Weather

Reference for weather icons (Sunny, Mostly Sunny, Clear, Snow, N/A).

Wi-Fi Connectivity

Reference for Wi-Fi connectivity status icons (Signal strength, connection status).

Menu Reference

Main Menu

Lists main menu options like Registration, System, Sensors, Schedule, Settings.

Sensors

Lists sensor-related menu options: Smart Home/Away, Follow Me, Your Thermostat.

Comfort Settings

Lists comfort setting options: Home, Away, Sleep, Custom.

Approvals

FCC Compliance Statement

3-Year Limited Warranty

End User Software License Agreement

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