Preparing for installation
System requirements
Control device for the Vitotrol Plus app
Smartphone or tablet PC with the following operating
systems:
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Apple iOS, version 8 or higher
or
Google Android, version 4.4 or higher
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Operation via app
For remote control of Viessmann heating systems with Vitotronic control units via IP network.
C
B
D
A
Fig. 1
Heat source with control unit
A
Connecting lead Optolink/USB
B
C
Vitoconnect 100
WLAN
D
WLAN router (on site)
E
Secure internet connection to the Viessmann
F
server
Functions
ViCare app operating functions
Display of system status for system user
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Easy to use remote operating function, e.g. adjusting
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the set room temperature or operating mode
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Modification of heating periods via switching time
assistant
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Quick selection keys for party mode and setback
mode ("Extended heating" and "Away")
Reporting of faults by push notification
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Automatically stored contact details for heating con-
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tractor
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Description of fault in plain text
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Operating data of the system can be integrated in
Vitoguide for contractors
Easy transmission of system data, e.g. fault mes-
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sages via email or telephone communication with the
heating contractor
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Energy saving tips
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E
H
F
G
Message destinations
Terminal device for receiving email, e.g. a computer,
smartphone or tablet.
K
Viessmann server
G
Mobile network
H
or
WLAN connection
Web-enabled control device
K
Note
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The ViCare app enables users to access only one
system at a time using an terminal device.
For further information on the ViCare app see
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www.vicare.info
Vitotrol Plus app operating functions
Remote control of all heating circuits in a heating
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system
Setting of operating programs, set values and time
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programs (central heating and DHW heating)
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Calling up system information
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Message display in plain text
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Automatic forwarding of messages via email
Consumption data display
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Integral showcase function
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Note
For further information on the Vitotrol Plus app see
www.vitotrol.info