Tekmar 561 - User Manual

The Tekmar WiFi Thermostat 561 is a smart thermostat designed to provide precise control over heating systems, offering both local touchscreen operation and remote management via a mobile application. It integrates seamlessly into modern smart homes, allowing users to monitor and adjust their heating from anywhere with an internet connection.

Function Description:

The primary function of the Tekmar WiFi Thermostat 561 is to regulate the temperature of a heating system. It allows users to set desired temperatures, create schedules, and monitor energy usage. The thermostat can operate in various modes, including "Heat" and "Off," and supports an "Away" setting to save energy when the building is unoccupied. Its WiFi connectivity enables remote control through the Watts Home mobile app, available on Apple iTunes Store and Google Play Store, extending its functionality beyond the physical device. The thermostat also provides weather information and outdoor temperature readings, enhancing its utility.

Important Technical Specifications:

Connectivity: WiFi (WPA2 security encryption supported).
Temperature Units: Selectable between °F and °C.
Time Format: Selectable between 12-hour and 24-hour formats.
Time Source: Automatic (Internet-based) or manual setting.
Display Brightness: Adjustable for both active (e.g., 80%) and inactive (e.g., 50%) states.
Background Color (Theme): Selectable (e.g., Light).
Language: Selectable (English, French, Spanish).
Measurement Scale: Imperial.
Temperature Range: Adjustable limits (e.g., 40° to 95°).
Power: A WATTS Brand product.
Mobile App Compatibility: Apple iTunes Store and Google Play Store.

Usage Features:

Home Screen: Displays current time and temperature after 60 seconds of inactivity.
Swipe to View: Allows users to access information such as weather, outdoor temperature, floor temperature, and "Heat To" setting.
Temperature Adjustment: Simple up/down arrows on the touchscreen for adjusting the desired temperature.
Operating Mode Change: Easily switch between "Heat" and "Off" modes.
Scheduling:
- Program Days: Users can define schedules for different groups of program days (e.g., Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri).
- Events: Set specific times for "Wake," "Leave," "Return," and "Sleep" with corresponding heating temperatures.
- Early Start: Anticipates the time required to heat a room and starts early to reach the desired temperature by the scheduled time.
- Schedule On/Off: Option to follow the schedule or maintain a constant temperature.
- New Schedule Creation: Allows for customization of heating patterns.
- Skip Option: Users can skip a temperature change if not desired.
Hold Function: Overrides the programmed schedule until a specified time, allowing for temporary temperature adjustments without altering the entire schedule.
Away Setting:
- Energy Saving: Reduces energy consumption when the building is unoccupied.
- Global Control: Affects all devices linked to the same location through the mobile app.
- Adjustable Away Temperature: Can be set in the Setup / Temps menu.
Display Customization:
- Temperature Units: Choose between Fahrenheit or Celsius.
- Energy Use Display: Toggle between daily and monthly usage.
- Brightness Control: Adjust brightness for active and inactive display states.
- Theme Selection: Choose a background color.
- Language Selection: Supports English, French, and Spanish.
- Inactive Time Display: Option to show or hide the time when the display is inactive.
- Inactive Outdoor Display: Option to show or hide the outdoor temperature when the display is inactive.
Time and Date Setting:
- Automatic Synchronization: Automatically sets time and date when connected to the internet.
- Manual Adjustment: Allows for manual setting of time and date, time zone, and daylight savings time.
WiFi Setup:
- Step-by-step Tutorial: Guides users through connecting to a wireless network.
- Terms of Use Acceptance: Required before using WiFi features.
- Network Selection: Choose from a list of available networks.
- Password Entry: Secure connection with WPA2 security encryption.
- ZIP/Postal Code Entry: Used for weather information.
- Time Source Selection: Automatic or manual.
Mobile App Integration (Watts Home App):
- Account Creation and Login: Secure access to thermostat controls.
- Device Registration: Link the thermostat to the mobile app using an 8-digit code.
- Location Management: Edit or remove locations.
- Device Management: Add, edit, or remove individual thermostats.
- Remote Control: Adjust temperature, change modes, and manage schedules from the app.
- Energy Use Monitoring: View energy consumption data.
- Refresh Function: Update thermostat status in the app.
- Thermostat Settings: Access and modify thermostat configurations remotely.
- User Management: Invite other users to access devices at a location.
- Notifications: Enable push, email, or text notifications for thermostat events.
- Account Preferences: Change language, temperature scale, and measurement scale.

Maintenance Features:

Clean Screen Function: A 10-second countdown allows users to clean the screen with a moist cloth without accidentally changing settings.
Firmware Updates: Implied through WiFi connectivity and mobile app integration, ensuring the device stays up-to-date with the latest features and security enhancements.
Troubleshooting Information: The manual provides a notice regarding incorrect time/date settings potentially affecting communication with the mobile app, recommending automatic time source when using an internet connection.
Customer Support: Contact information (website, email, phone) is provided for assistance.