SENSI PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTOR INSTALLATION GUIDE

Thermostats

3 EASY STEPS

Installing Sensi thermostat isn’t that different than installing a non-Wi-Fi thermostat.

1. Install on the wall

2. Configure for HVAC system

3. Connect to Wi-Fi

Connect Wi-Fi now or homeowner connects later

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1. INSTALL on the wall

For Conventional Systems

Terminal Cross Reference

Old                                     Sensi                           Conventional

Thermostat                         thermostat

RC                                         RC*                                            Power for cooling

RH, R                                    RH*                                            Power for heating

C, X, B**                              C                                                Common wire

W, W1, W/E                         W/E                                            lst stage indoor heat

W2                                        W2                                             2nd stage indoor heat

Y,Y1                                     Y                                                lst stage outdoor cool

Y2                                        Y2                                               2nd stage outdoor cool

G                                          G                                                 Fan

  • If the old thermostat has separate RC and RH wires, clip the RC/RH jumper on the back of the thermostat.
  • Label “B” as “C” only if the old thermostat also had a wire on “O”. If there is no wire on “Q” – label the wire “B”. Back of new thermostat
Back of new thermostat

For Heat Pump Systems

Terminal Cross Reference

Old                                                                Sensi                                         Heat Pump

Thermostat                                                    thermostat

RC                                                                 RC*                                           Power for cooling

RH, R                                                            RH*                                           Power for heating

C, X, B**                                                      C                                                Common wire

W, W1, W/E,                                               W/E                                             Ist stage aux/

Aux/E, E                                                                                                          emergency heat

W2***                                                        W2                                               2nd stage aux/

                                                                                                                        Emergency heat

Y,Y1                                                           Y                                                  lst stage compressor

Y2                                                               Y2                                                2nd stage compressor

G                                                                 G                                                  Fan

O, B**, O/B                                               O/B                                               Heat pump

                                                                                                                         changeover valve

L                                                                 L                                                  Heat pump diagnostic

*If the old thermostat has separate RC and RH wires, clip the RC/RH jumper on the back of the thermostat.

** Label “B” as “C” only if the old thermostat also had a wire on “O”.

If there is no wire on “O” — label the wire “B”.

*** On Heat Pump systems with separate W2 and E wires, label both wires W/E (2 wires on one terminal).

2. CONFIGURE for HVAC system

For HVAC System Type

A. Press Menu to enter configuration menu.

B. Press Next until you see “Setup Outdoor” menu item 3.

C. Use Up/Down Arrows to change settings. Press Next to continue through menu items.

D. Press Exit when you’re finished.

Configuration menu items reference

  No.       Menu Item                                                        Default                     Options  
1Wireless Setup
Connects Thermostat to Wi-Fi network
Connect
2Fahrenheit or CelsiusFF
C
3Outdoor Equipment Configuration
For Cooling or Heat Pumps
AC2AC1 – Conventional Cooling 1 ((Single Stage))
AC2 – Conventional Cooling 2 ((Two Stage))
HP1 – Heat Pump 1 ((Single Stage))
HP2 – Heat Pump 2 ((Two Stage))
AC0 – No Cooling
4Indoor Equipment Configuration
For Gas or Electric Heat
EL2 GA1 – Gas 1 ((Single Stage))
GA2 – Gas 2 ((Two Stage))
EL1 – Electric 1 ((Single Stage))
EL2 – Electric 2 ((Two Stage))
FAN – Fan (No Heat)
5Reversing Value Position
Selects “O” or “B” Setting
For heat pumps only
OO
B
6Wireless Radio
Turns Wi-Fi Radio On/Off
ONOn
Off

3. CONNECT to Wi-Fi

Before You Begin

In order to connect to the homeowner’s Wi-Fi, you will need the following:

Access to the homeowner’s smartphone

The homeowner’s Wi-Fi router access information

If the homeowner is not available or does not want to connect at this time, go to the last two sections

If Homeowner is Available

Have the homeowner do the following:

1. Download Sensi App on their smartphone.

2. Make sure their Wi-Fi router is turned on and the Internet connection is working properly.

3. Open Sensi App and create homeowner Sensi account 

4, On “Add Thermostat” screen, select “Just Connect Wi-Fi”.

5. Follow the steps in the app to establish a Wi-Fi connection.

6. Make sure the connection works by adjusting the temperature from the app screen.

Technical Support

SENSI

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

888-605-7131

sensicomfort.com

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If Homeowner is Not Available

You just need to leave two items behind:

Wi-Fi Connection Guide

Tear out next page 

Security Code Card

(included in the box with the thermostat)
Insert the Security Code Card into the pre-cut slots in the Wi-Fi Connection Guide leave-behind.

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Wi-Fi Connection Guide

Dear Homeowner:

Your new Sensi thermostat has been successfully installed and can now control your HVAC system.

In order to connect the Sensi thermostat to your Wi-Fi router and enable remote access from your smartphone or tablet follow these simple steps:

1. Gather these items

2. Download Sensi App to your iOS or Android device

3. Open the app and follow the instructions step by step to get started.

Contractor Phone# HOMEOWNER SUPPORT

CO 888-605-7131

sensicomfort.com

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