Honeywell RTH6500WF Smart Series Programmable Thermostat User Guide

Honeywell RTH6500WF Smart Series Programmable Thermostat

In the box

• Thermostat
• Wallplate (attached to thermostat)
• Screws and anchors
• Thermostat literature
• Thermostat ID Card
• Wire labels
• Quick Reference Card

Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a Smart programmable thermostat. When registered to Total Connect Comfort, you can remotely monitor and control the heating and cooling system in your home or business—you can stay connected to your comfort system wherever you go. Total Connect Comfort is the perfect solution if you travel frequently, own a vacation home, a business or manage an Investment property or if you are simply looking for peace of mind.

Precautions and Warnings

• This thermostat works with common 24 V systems such as forced air, hydronic, heat pump, oil, gas, and electric. It will not work with millivolt systems, such as a gas fireplace, or with 120 V/240 V systems such as baseboard electric heat.
• MERCURY NOTICE: Do not place your old thermostat in the trash if it contains mercury in a sealed tube. Contact the Thermostat Recycling Corporation at www.thermostat-recycle.org or 1-800-  238-8192 for information on how and where to properly and safely dispose of your old thermostat.
• CAUTION: ELECTRONIC WASTE NOTICE: The product should not be disposed of with other household waste. Check for the nearest authorized collection centres or authorized recyclers. The correct disposal of end-of-life equipment will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
• NOTICE: To avoid possible compressor damage, do not run air conditioner if the outside temperature drops below 50 °F (10 °C).

Features of your thermostat
With your new thermostat, you can:

• Connect to the Internet to monitor and control your heating/cooling system
• View and change your heating/cooling system settings
• View and set temperature and schedules
• Receive alerts via email and get automatic upgrades

Your new thermostat provides:

• Smart Response Technology
• Compressor protection
• Heat/cool auto changeover

Controls and home screen quick reference
Once your thermostat is installed, it will display the home screen. Portions of this display will change depending on how you are viewing it.

Preset energy-saving schedules
This thermostat is pre-set with energy-saving program settings for four time periods. Using the default settings can reduce your heating/cooling expenses if used as directed. Savings may vary depending on geographic region and usage. To change the settings, see pages 15.

Setting up your thermostat

Setting up your programmable thermostat is easy. It is preprogrammed and ready to go as soon as it is installed and registered.

• Install your thermostat.
• Connect your home Wi-Fi network.
• Register online for remote access

Before you begin, you may want to watch a brief installation video. Use the QR Code® at the front of this guide, or go to honeywellhome.com/support

Installing your thermostat

You might need the following tools to install this thermostat:

• No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
• Small pocket screwdriver
• Pencil
• Level (optional
• Drill and bits (3/16” for drywall, 7/32” for plaster) (optional)
• Hammer (optional)
• Electrical tape (optional)

STEPS

• Switch OFF power to your heating/cooling system. Important! To protect your equipment, switch OFF the power to your heating/cooling system at the breaker box or the system switch
• Remove old thermostat faceplate and leave wires connected
• Take a picture of the wire connections for later reference.
• 2b If no wire is connected to a terminal labeled C or no C terminal exists on the old thermostat, view the Alternate Wiring videos at honeywellhome.com/support
• Label wires. Do not label by wire color. Use the supplied sticky tags to label each wire as you disconnect it. Label wires according to the old thermostat terminal designations, not by wire color.
• Remove wallplate. Remove the old wallplate from the wall after all wires have been labeled and disconnected
• Separate thermostat and its wallplate. On your new thermostat, grasp the finger holds on the top and bottom of the wallplate with one hand and the thermostat (front) with the other hand. Pull pieces apart
• Mount wallplate for thermostat. Mount your new wallplate using screws and anchors included with the thermostat.
• If necessary:
  • Drill 3/16-in holes for drywall.
  • Drill 7/32-in holes for plaster.

Wiring

For conventional heating/cooling systems (natural gas, oil or electric furnace, air conditioner), see page 5. See “Glossary” on page 23 for further definition. For a heat pump system, see page 7. See “Glossary” on page 23 for further definition.

Wiring (conventional system)
7A Wire the thermostat to your conventional system. a Starting with the C Wire, match the sticky tag on the wire to the terminal labels.

You must have a C wire.

• Loosen screw, insert wire on the inside edge of terminal, then tighten screw.
• Verify wire is firmly secured by gently pulling on wire.
• Repeat steps a–c for all other wires.
• Push any excess wire back into the wall opening after all wires are installed.
• Continue to page 8.

Wiring (heat pump system only)

• Wire thermostat to your heat pump.
• Starting with the C Wire, match the sticky tag on the wire to the terminal labels.
• Loosen screw, insert wire on inside edge of terminal, then tighten screw.
• Verify wire is firmly secured by gently pulling on wire.
• Repeat steps a–c for all other wires.
• Push any excess wire back into the wall opening after all wires are installed.
• Continue to page 8.

Alternate wiring (conventional system)
Use this if your wire labels don’t match the terminal labels.

Alternate wiring key (conventional system)

• Do not use K terminal. For future use.
• If your old thermostat had both R and RH wires, remove the metal jumper.
• Connect the R wire to the RC terminal, and the RH wire to the R terminal.
• Remove metal jumper connecting R and RC only if you must connect both R and RC.

Alternate wiring (heat pump system only)
Use this if your wire labels don’t match the terminal labels.

Alternate wiring key (heat pump system only)

• Do not use K terminal. For future use.
• If old thermostat has separate wires on AUX and E, place both wires into the E/AUX terminal.
• If old thermostat has wire on AUX with a jumper to E, place wire on the E/AUX terminal. No jumper is required.
• If your old thermostat had an O wire and not a B wire, attach the O wire to the O/B terminal.
• If your old thermostat had separate O and B wires, attach the B wire to the C terminal. If another wire is attached to the C terminal, check honeywellhome.com/support for help.
• Attach the O wire to the O/B terminal.
• If your old thermostat had separate Y1, W1 and W2 wires, check honeywellhome.com/support for help.
• If your old thermostat had both V and VR wires, check honeywellhome.com/support for help.
• Leave metal jumper between R and RC terminals in place
• Insert quick reference card. Fold quick reference card along score lines, and slide it into the slot on the back of the thermostat
• Attach thermostat to wallplate. Align the thermostat to the wallplate and then snap into place.
• Switch heating/cooling system ON.
  • Verify that the C wire is connected at the thermostat and at the heating/cooling system.
  • Make sure the heating/ cooling system door is firmly secured.
  • Switch power back ON for your heating/cooling system at the breaker box or its power switch.
• Set clock to current day and time.
  • Press t to set clock.
  • Press Set Day.
  • Press t to select the day of week.
  • Press Done to save. (Press and hold button to quickly change a setting.)
• Determine your heating/cooling system type.
  • If your system type is conventional single stage (natural gas-powered single stage with a/c), continue to “Connecting to your Wi-Fi network” on page 10
• If your system is:
  • Conventional multistage heat and cool
  • Any type of heat pump
  • Hydronic
  • Other
• Test your thermostat
  • Press the System button to change to heating or cooling and begin operation.
  • For remote access to your thermostat, continue to “Connecting to your Wi-Fi network” on page 10.

Connecting to your Wi-Fi network

To complete this process, you must have a wireless device connected to your home wireless network. Any of these device types will work:

• Tablet (recommended)
• Laptop (recommended)
• Smartphone

View the Wi-Fi Enrollment video at honeywellhome.com/support

• Connect to your thermostat.
  • Make sure the thermostat displays Wi-Fi Setup.
  • On the wireless device (laptop, tablet, smartphone), view the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
  • Connect to the network called NewThermostat_123456 (the number will vary).
  • Note: If you are asked to specify a home, public, or office network, select Home Network.
• Join your home network.
  • Open your web browser to access the
  • Thermostat Wi-Fi Setup page. The browser should automatically direct you to the correct page; if it does not, go to http://192.168.1.1
  • Find the name of your home network on this page and select it
  • Complete the instructions for joining your Wi-Fi network and click on the Connect button. (Depending on your network setup, you may see an instruction such as Enter Password for your home network.)
  • Make sure your thermostat is connected.
  • While the connection is in process, your thermostat will flash Wait for up to 3 minutes. When the connection is complete, the display will show Wi-Fi
  • Setup Connection Success. The Wi-Fi signal strength will appear in the top-right corner.
  • After about 60 seconds, the home screen will appear and Register at Total Connect will flash until registration is complete.
  • If you don’t see these messages, see page 10.
  • To register online for remote access to your thermostat continue on page 12.

Registering your thermostat online

• Open the Total Connect Comfort website.
• Go to mytotalconnectcomfort.com
• Login or create an account.
• If you have an account, click Login
  • Follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Check your email for an activation message from My Total Connect Comfort. This may take several minutes.
  • Follow activation instructions in the email.
  • Log in
• Register your thermostat.
  • After you are logged in to your Total Connect Comfort account, register your thermostat.
  • Follow the instructions on the screen. After adding your thermostat location, you must enter the thermostat’s unique identifiers:
    • MAC ID
    • MAC CRC
• When the thermostat is successfully registered, the Total Connect Comfort registration screen will display a SUCCESS message.
• In the thermostat display, you will see Setup Complete for about 90 seconds
• Also notice that your thermostat displays its signal strength.
• Congratulations! You’re done. You can now control your thermostat from anywhere through your tablet, laptop, or smartphone
• Total Connect Comfort free app is available for Apple® iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch® devices at iTunes® or at Google Play® for all Android™ devices.

Setting the time and day

• Press Set Clock/Day/Schedule, then press t to set clock.
• Press Set Day, then press t to select the day of week.
• Press Done to save.

Setting the fan

• Press Fan to select On or Auto (toggle to re-select).
• Auto: Fan runs only when the heating or cooling system is on. Auto is the most commonly used setting.
• On: Fan is always on.

Selecting system mode

• Press System to select:
  • Heat: Controls only the heating system.
  • Cool: Controls only the cooling system.
  • Off: Heating/cooling systems are off.
  • Auto: Selects heating or cooling depending on the indoor temperature.
  • Em Heat (heat pumps with aux. heat):
  • Controls auxiliary/emergency heat. Compressor is off.

Adjusting program schedules

• Press Set Clock/Day/Schedule, then Set Schedule.
• Press t to set your Monday (Mon)
• Wake time, then press Next.
• Press t to set the temperature for this period, then press Next.
• Set time and temperature for the next time period (Leave). Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each time period.
• Press Next to set time periods for the next day.
• Repeat Steps 2 through 4 for each day.
• Press Done to save and exit

Overriding

Overriding schedules temporarily

• Press t to immediately adjust the temperature.
• The new temperature will be maintained only until the next programmed time period begins.
• To cancel the temporary setting at any time,
• press Cancel. The program schedule will resume.

Overriding schedules permanently

• Press HOLD to permanently adjust the temperature. This will turn off the program schedule.
• Press t to adjust the temperature setting. The temperature you set will be maintained 24 hours a day until you manually change it or press Cancel to resume the program schedule

Unregistering thermostat
If you remove the thermostat from your Total Connect Comfort website account (for example, you’re moving and leaving the thermostat behind), the thermostat will display Register at Total Connect until it is re-registered.

Disconnecting Wi-Fi

Replacing your router
If you disconnect the thermostat from your Wi-Fi network:

• Enter system setup (see page 18).
• Change setting 39 to 0 (see page 19).
• The screen will display Wi-Fi Setup.
• Re-connect to a Wi-Fi network by following the steps on page 10.

Turning Wi-Fi off

• If you do not plan to control the thermostat remotely, you can remove the Wi-Fi Setup message from the screen:
• Enter system setup (see page 18).
• Change setting 38 to 0 (see page 19). Wi-Fi Setup will be removed from the screen. If you want to connect to the Wi-Fi network later, change setting 38 back to 1.

Software updates

Honeywell periodically issues updates to the software for this thermostat. The updates occur automatically through your Wi-Fi connection. All your settings are saved, so you will not need to make any changes after the update occurs. While the update is taking place, your thermostat screen flashes Updating and shows the percentage of the update that has occurred. When the update is complete, your home screen will appear as usual.

Smart Response Technology
This feature allows the thermostat to “learn” how long the heating/cooling system takes to reach programmed temperature settings, so the temperature is reached at the time you set.

For example: Set the Wake time to 6:00 am, and the temperature to 70 °F (21 °C). The heat will come on before 6:00 am, so the temperature is 70 °F (21 °C) by 6:00 am.

Compressor protection
This feature forces the compressor to wait a few minutes before restarting, to prevent equipment damage

Auto changeover
This feature is used in climates where both air conditioning and heating are used on the same day. When the system is set to Auto, the thermostat automatically selects heating or cooling depending on the indoor temperature. Heat and cool settings must be at least 3 °F (1.7 °C) apart. The thermostat will automatically adjust settings to maintain this 3 °F (1.7 °C) separation.

Setting functions and options
You can change options for a number of system functions. Available functions depend on the type of system you have. The functions, along with available options, are described on pages 18–19. This thermostat is pre-set for a single-stage heating/cooling system. Setting function 1 for a heat pump will adjust the default settings.

• Press Fan and s simultaneously and hold for approximately 3 seconds. The screen will change to display two numbers and the button designations will be Done, Back, blank, Next.
• Press Next until you see the function number—the larger number on the left— you want to set.
• Change options for any function by pressing s or t until the correct option (smaller number on right) is displayed.
• Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until you have set all functions that you wish to change.
• When you have made all changes, press
• Done to save and exit.

System setup

2	Heat Pump Changeover Valve (for heat pumps only)	0   1	Cooling changeover valve: Use this setting if you connected a wire labeled “O” to the O/B terminal. Heating changeover valve: Use this setting if you connected a wire labeled “B” to the O/B terminal.
3	Heating Fan Control	0   1	Gas or oil heat: Use this setting if you have a gas or oil heating system (system controls fan operation). Electric heat: Use this setting if you have an electric heating system (thermostat controls fan operation).

12	Manual/Auto Changeover See page 17 for more information.	0 1	Manual changeover (Heat/Cool/Off). Automatic changeover (Heat/Cool/Auto/Off). Automatically turns on Heat or Cool based on room temperature. Note: System maintains minimum 3 °F (1.7 °C) difference between heat and cool settings.
13	Smart Response Technology See page 17 for more information.	1 0	On Off
14	Temperature Format (°F/°C)	0 1	Fahrenheit Celsius
16	Schedule Options	1 0	Program schedule is on (7-day programmable). Program schedule is off. Thermostat can not be programmed.
36	Device Name	52 = Thermostat 1 Basement           16 Exercise Room 30 Library             44 Porch 2 Bathroom            17 Family Room       31 Living Room 45 Rec Room 3 Bathroom 1          18 Fireplace          32 Lower Level 46 Sewing Room 4 Bathroom 2          19 Foyer                33 Master Bath 47 Spa 5 Bathroom 3          20 Game Room        34 Master Bed  48 Storage Room 6 Bedroom             21 Garage             35 Media Room 49 Studio 7 Bedroom 1           22 Great Room        36 Music Room 50 Sun Room 8 Bedroom 2           23 Guest Room        37 Nursery         51 Theater 9 Bedroom 3           24 Gym                  38 Office            52 Thermostat 10 Bedroom 4           25 Kid’s Room          39 Office 1          53 Upper Level 11 Boat House         26 Kitchen             40 Office 2          54 Utility Room 12 Bonus Room       27 Kitchen 1           41 Pantry           55 Walk In Closet 13 Computer Room 28 Kitchen 2            42 Play Room     56 Wine Cellar 14 Den                    29 Laundry Room 43 Pool Room     57 Workshop 15 Dining Room
	This name will
	identify the
	thermostat when
	you view it remotely.
	If you register
	multiple
	thermostats, give
	each one a different
	name.
38	Wi-Fi On/Off	1 0	Wi-Fi is on and can be connected to a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi is off. Thermostat cannot be connected to a Wi-Fi network. If you are not connecting the thermostat to a Wi-Fi network this will remove the text Wi-Fi Setup from the messaging center.
39	Wi-Fi Connection	1	Connected to Wi-Fi network. This is set automatically when the thermostat is connected to the Wi-Fi network.
		0	Set to 0 to disconnect from the Wi-Fi network.
42	Show period and day of week	0 1	Period and day are not shown on the home screen. Period and day are shown on the home screen.
85	Restore Schedule Defaults	0 1	Continue using programmed schedule. Restore thermostat program to energy saving settings
90	Restore Original Settings	0 1	No Disconnects thermostat from Wi-Fi and restores original settings (erases customizations).

Frequently asked questions

Q: Will my thermostat still work if I lose my Wi-Fi connection?
A: Yes, the thermostat will operate your heating and/or cooling system with or without Wi-Fi.

Q: How do I find the password to my router?
A: Contact the manufacturer of the router or check the router documentation.

Q: Why am I not seeing my Wi-Fi setup page?
A: You are probably connected only to your router, not to your thermostat. Try connecting to the thermostat again.

Q: Why isn’t my thermostat connecting to my Wi-Fi router even though it is very close to the thermostat?
A: Verify that the password entered for the Wi-Fi router is correct.

Q: Where can I find my MAC ID and MAC CRC codes?
A: The MAC ID and MAC CRC numbers are included on a card packed with the thermostat or on the back of the thermostat (visible when removed from the wallplate). Each thermostat has a unique MAC ID and MAC CRC.

Q: My thermostat is unable to register to the Total Connect Comfort website.
A: Verify that the thermostat is correctly enrolled on your home Wi-Fi network. The message center will display Wi-Fi Setup or Register at Total Connect. You might also see the Wi-Fi Signal strength icon. Verify that the Wi-Fi router has a good internet connection. On your computer, verify that you can open the site at mytotalconnectcomfort.com If you cannot open the site, switch off the internet modem for a few seconds, then power it back on.

Q: I registered on the Total Connect Comfort website but was unable to login using my new account.
A: Check your email and ensure that you received an activation email. Follow the instructions to activate your account and then log in to the website.

Q: I have signed up on the Total Connect Comfort website and have not received a confirmation email.
A: Check for the email in your Junk or Deleted folder.

Q: Is there a way to extend the signal strength?
A: Most standard routers can be set up to be a repeater. You can also purchase and install a Wi-Fi repeater.

For more FAQs, see honeywellhome.com/support

Troubleshooting

Lost Signal
If the no-Wi-Fi indicator displays in place of the Wi-Fi strength indicator in the upper right-hand corner of the home screen:

• Check another device to be sure Wi-Fi is working in your home; if not, call your Internet Service Provider.
• Move the router.
• Restart the thermostat: remove it from the wallplate, wait 10 seconds, and snap it back onto the wall plate. Return to Step 1 of Connecting to your Wi-Fi network.

Error Codes
For certain problems, the thermostat screen will display a code that identifies the trouble. Initially, error codes are displayed alone in the time area of the screen; after a few minutes, the home screen is displayed and the code alternates with the time.

If you have difficulty with your thermostat, please try the following suggestions. Most problems can be corrected quickly and easily

Glossary

C wire
The “C” or common wire brings 24 VAC power to the thermostat from the heating/cooling system. Some older mechanical or battery-operated thermostats may not have this wire connection. It is necessary for establishing a Wi-Fi connection to your home network.

Heat Pump heating/cooling system
Heat pumps are used to heat and cool a home. If your old thermostat has a setting for auxiliary or emergency heat, you likely have a heat pump.

Conventional heating/cooling system
Non–heat pump type systems; include air handlers, furnaces or boilers that run on natural gas, oil or electricity. They may or may not include an air conditioner.

Jumper
A small piece of wire that connects two terminals together.

MAC ID, MAC CRC
Alphanumeric codes that uniquely identify your thermostat.

QR Code®
Quick response code. A two-dimensional, machine-readable image. Your wireless device can read the black-and-white pattern in the square and link its browser directly to a website. QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

Warranty

1-year limited warranty
For warranty information go to Honeywellhome.com/support

Electrical Ratings

• Terminal Voltage (50 Hz/60Hz) Running Current
• W Heating 20 Vac – 30 Vac 0.02 A – 1.0 A
• (Powerpile) 750 mV DC 100 mA DC
• W2 (Aux/E) Heating 20 Vac – 30 Vac 0.02 A – 1.0 A
• Y Cooling 20 Vac – 30 Vac 0.02 A – 1.0 A
• Y2 Cooling 20 Vac – 30 Vac 0.02 A – 1.0 A
• G Fan 20 Vac – 30 Vac 0.02 A – 0.5 A
• O/B Changeover 20 Vac – 30 Vac 0.02 A – 0.5 A
• L Output 20 Vac – 30 Vac 0.02 A – 0.5 A

FCC

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Warning (Part 15.21) (USA only)
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Interference Statement (Part 15.105 (b)) (USA only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Thermostats
To comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF exposure limits for general population/ uncontrolled exposure, the antenna(s) used for these transmitters must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

RSS-GEN
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• this device may not cause interference, and
• this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

FCC statement available at
https://customer.resideo.com/en-US/support/residential/codes-and-standards/FCC15105/Pages/default.aspx

Need help?
Visit honeywellhome.com/support for assistance before returning the thermostat to the store.

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