
User Guide RTH9585WF Smart Series Color Touchscreen Programmable Thermostat
In the box you will find
- Thermostat
- Wallplate
- Screws and anchors
- Quick Start Guide
- Wire labels
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.
- View outdoor temperature and humidity (requires Wi-Fi set up and registration).
Setting up your thermostat
Setting up your programmable touchscreen thermostat is easy. It is preprogrammed and ready to go as soon as it is installed and registered.
- Install your thermostat.
- Connect it to your home wireless network.
- Register online for remote access.
Installing your thermostat
You might need the following tools to install this thermostat:
- No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
- Pen
- Pencil
- Level (optional)
- Drill and bits (3/16” for drywall, 7/32” for plaster) (optional)
- Hammer (optional)
- Electrical tape (optional)
Important! This thermostat requires a C, or common, wire for power. The C, or common, wire brings 24 VAC power to the thermostat. If you are replacing an existing thermostat, it might not have a C wire connected to it. Many older mechanical or battery operated thermostats do not require a C wire. See the C Wire Addendum document included in this package for more information.