ecobee Smart Si - Smart Thermostat Manual

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Smart Si thermostat

Key features of the Smart Si thermostat:

• Color display
• Precision +/- 1°F (0.5°C) temperature control
• Remote access via the Internet, tablet or smartphone
• Vacation programming
• Seven-day programming
• Humidity sensing
• Intelligent algorithms that adapt to your home and preferences
• Fan control

SMART Si THERMOSTAT BASICS

The Smart Si thermostat has an easy-to-read color screen that displays all the information you need to set and manage your Smart Si thermostat. Use the navigation buttons on the right to quickly change the temperature, access features, and configure your settings.

What's on the Home Screen?

Whenever you press a button, the Home screen is displayed.

1. Current Temperature and Humidity
   The current (actual) temperature and humidity in the room where the Smart Si thermostat is installed. You can set the Smart Si thermostat to display Celsius or Fahrenheit. See Temperature Display.
2. System Mode
   The current method of temperature control: heat, cool, or auto. See System Mode.
3. Current Set Point
   The temperature at which the system is programmed to maintain at a particular point in time.
   Press (up) or (down) to adjust it manually by increments of 1°F (0.5°C). If the system is set to Auto, press (left) or (right) to switch between heat and cool set points.
   When you manually adjust the set temperature, you put the system into a Hold mode. See Hold Action. To return back to the preprogrammed temperature, press OK.
   For maximum savings you should program your Smart Si thermostat to control the temperature automatically. See Creating Your Weekly Schedule.
4. Current Time/Date
   Displays the current date and time for your time zone.
5. Internet Access
   Indicates that the Smart Si thermostat is connected to the Internet. The more bars, the stronger the signal. A chain link indicates communication with the ecobee web servers.

Using the Navigation Buttons

The navigation buttons located on the right of the Smart Si thermostat let you select options and control the Smart Si thermostat.

• (up) On the Home screen, press to increase the temperature set point by 1°F (0.5°C). For menus, press to move up.
• (down) On the Home screen, press to decrease the temperature set point by 1°F (0.5°C). For menus, press to move down.
• (left) On the Home screen, if Auto mode is enabled, press to switch between heat and cool set points. For menus, press to go back to the previous screen.
• (right) On the Home screen, if Auto mode is enabled, press to switch between heat and cool set points. For menus, press to choose the currently highlighted option.
• OK On a menu screen, press OK to choose the currently highlighted option. If a configuration option is selected, pressing OK will keep its new value and return back to the previous screen.
• MENU Pressing MENU displays a list of all available options. If a menu is currently displayed, pressing MENU will cancel any unsaved changes and return to the Home screen.
  
• BACK On a menu screen, press BACK to go back to the previous screen.
  

On-Screen Keyboard
If you need to type in any information, an onscreen keyboard will appear. To enter a letter or number, move to the character by pressing the arrow keys and then press OK to select it.
Select to enter capital letters; select to enter commonly used symbols. If you make a mistake, press to delete the text.
To keep your changes, select . To cancel your changes, press the BACK button.

Idle Screen

When you are not actively using your Smart Si thermostat, the screen will dim and display the idle screen.

Idle screen
The Idle screen can show the temperature, time and date, humidity, weather conditions, and operating mode (red for heat, blue for cool).
Snowflake and flame icons indicate if cooling or heating is currently engaged. Note that you need to connect your Smart Si thermostat to the Internet for the outdoor temperature, outdoor humidity, and weather indicators to function.

To customize the content of the idle screen:
From the Home screen, press MENU.
Select Settings Preferences Idle Screen
From here you can enable/ disable the idle screen, the temperature bubbles, and date/time display.

About Your Smart Si Thermostat

The About menu displays useful information about your Smart Si thermostat, its serial number, and optional information about the contractor who installed it. You may need this information if you are having difficulties or need technical support.
The About page also displays information about your current WiFi configuration. You can use these settings to help troubleshoot Internet connectivity issues.

To view information about your Smart Si thermostat:
From the Home screen, press MENU.
Select About.

CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET

Connect your Smart Si thermostat to the Internet so you can control it from your own personalized, secure ecobee Web Portal, smartphone, or tablet.
From the Web Portal, you can:

• Program, configure and control your Smart Si thermostat.
• Control your Smart Si thermostat from anywhere you have Internet access (including smartphones and tablets).
• Use local weather data to maximize energy savings.
• Receive important alerts and reminders about your heating and cooling system.

Note: To connect your system to your personalized ecobee Web Portal you must have a broadband Internet connection and a wireless 802.11 b/g/n (WiFi) home network.

Setting Up WiFi and Obtaining a Registration Code

The Smart Si thermostat uses your home WiFi network to connect to the Internet. First, enable WiFi on the Smart Si thermostat (see instructions to the right).
The Smart Si thermostat will display a list of available networks, along with an indication of the signal strength (the more bars, the better) and whether encryption is used.
If your home network is not listed, or if the signal strength is very low, try adjusting the antenna on your wireless router. If that doesn't improve the signal, try moving your router closer to the Smart Si thermostat.
Once your network has been detected, select it from the list. If the network is encrypted, you will be asked to enter a password for that network. This is the password you created when the wireless router was first set up.
After you provide the password, your Smart Si thermostat will automatically connect to the Internet. A chain link on the screen indicates you have established a connection with the ecobee web servers.

Write down the registration code as you will need it when configuring your Web Portal account. You can leave the code displayed on the screen while you continue with the next step.

To set up WiFi:
From the Home screen, press MENU.
Select Register Thermostat.
Select Continue.
Select WiFi Settings.
Select WiFi Radio Enabled.
Select your network from the list.
If prompted, enter your network password.
The Smart Si thermostat will automatically connect to the Internet and display a registration code.
Write down the registration code; you will need it in the next step.

Having Trouble?
If you are having trouble connecting to the Internet or finding your WiFi network, you may need to configure your network parameters manually. See WiFi.

Configuring a Web Portal Account

After setting up WiFi on your Smart Si thermostat and obtaining the registration code, you need to configure your Web Portal account.

1. From a web browser on a PC, visit www.ecobee.com and click on the LOGIN link.
2. Click REGISTER THERMOSTAT.
3. Click the Smart Si thermostat.
   
4. Click Create a new account.
   (If you already have a Web Portal, click Register to an existing account, enter your email address and password, and proceed to step 6).
   
5. Enter your email address and password. Click Create Web Portal.
   
6. Enter the registration code displayed on the Smart Si thermostat. Click Register.
   
   Note: If you forgot the registration code, select Register Thermostat again from the Smart Si thermostat menu and obtain a new registration code.
7. Return back to your Smart Si thermostat and select Yes to confirm your email address and complete the registration process. If you made a mistake with your email address, select No and repeat the registration process.
   

Your Smart Si thermostat is now registered.
You can now monitor and control your Smart Si thermostat from the Web Portal or from your smartphone or tablet.

Re-registering the Smart Si Thermostat

There are times when you may need to reregister your Smart Si thermostat. For example, if you are a new homeowner who has just moved to a home with an existing Smart Si thermostat. To re-register your Smart Si thermostat, reset the registration and redo the registration process.

To reset your registration:
From the Home screen, press MENU.
Select Settings Reset.
Select Reset Registration.
Confirm the reset by selecting Yes.

USING YOUR SMART Si THERMOSTAT

The bright, easy-to-read screen on your Smart Si thermostat makes it simple to review and adjust the settings any time you want.

Adjusting the Temperature
You can easily adjust the temperature without changing the Smart Si thermostat's programming by pressing the arrow keys when the Home screen is displayed.

• Press to increase the temperature set point by 1°F (0.5°C).
• Press to decrease the temperature set point by 1°F (0.5°C).
• If the Smart Si thermostat is set to Auto mode, press to select the Cool setting.
• If the Smart Si thermostat is set to Auto mode, press to select the Heat setting.

Once you've adjusted the temperature, the screen indicates that you are currently holding the set temperature rather than running a program.
The Smart Si thermostat will hold the new temperature for the duration you specified in the Hold Action option during the initial setup (see Hold Action) or until you press OK.
If you are using Auto mode, note that there is a minimum difference allowed between heat and cool set temperatures. The system will prevent you from setting the temperatures to within these limits. See the Smart Si Thermostat Installation Manual for information about configuring the minimum temperature difference settings.

System Mode

To change system mode:
From the Home screen, press MENU. Select System Mode.
Select your temperature mode: Heat, Cool, Auto or Off.

This menu sets your system to use heat, cool, or auto mode:

• Cool The system will turn on the air conditioner when the current temperature rises above the set temperature.
• Heat The system will turn on the heat when the current temperature drops below the set temperature.
• Auto The system is in Auto-changeover mode and will activate the heating or cooling systems to keep your home within the desired range of set temperatures.
• Auxiliary Heat Only The system will only use the auxiliary or back-up heat source to maintain the heat set point temperature (only appears if auxiliary heat is configured).
• Off The system is off and will only display the current temperature.

Fan

To change fan settings:
From the Home screen, press MENU.
Select Fan.
Configure your fan settings.

This menu displays the current furnace fan setting:

• On Forces the fan to run continuously, regardless of the weekly schedule programming. The fan will also run if the system mode is Off.
• Auto Turns on the fan when the system is heating or cooling your home, or to satisfy the minimum fan "on" time.
  When you switch between Auto and ON in fan control, the Smart Si thermostat will prompt you with the following:
  Hold 2 hours The fan will switch to this setting but revert back to weekly schedule after 2 hours.
  Hold 4 hours The fan will switch to this setting but revert back to weekly schedule after 4 hours.
  Indefinite The fan will switch to this setting and will only revert back if you do so manually.
  Until Next Transition The fan will switch to this setting but will revert back when the program switches to the next period.
  Update Schedule The fan will update the current schedule with this new fan setting.
  After the fan mode is changed and you return to the home screen, the Smart Si thermostat will indicate that it is in a Hold state. The temperature setting will also be set to Hold. Press OK to revert the fan mode back to the weekly schedule fan and temperature settings.
• Minimum "On" Time Sets a minimum amount of time per hour that the furnace fan will run. This improves air circulation and results in a more consistent temperature than with the Auto setting while being more cost-effective than the On setting.

Weather Forecast

To view the weather forecast:
From the Home screen, press MENU.
Select Weather Forecast.
Press OK to switch between the 4-day and 24-hour forecast.

Displays the current outdoor temperature and weather conditions for your registered location.
Note that when you register, it's important to select your location accurately, as ecobee will use your local weather data to optimize your heating and cooling. You must register your Smart Si thermostat for this feature to operate.

Weather Forecast screen

Resetting the Thermostat

To reset your Smart Si thermostat:
From the Home screen, press MENU.
Select Settings Reset.
Choose the reset option that suits your needs.

At some point during the life of the Smart Si thermostat you may want to quickly reconfigure it or restore it to the default state.

• Reset Registration Resets the connection between your Smart Si thermostat and your personalized Web Portal. This terminates the link between the Smart Si thermostat and your email address/password. Note: After this reset, you must re-register your Smart Si thermostat if you want to continue to use your Web Portal.

• Reset Preferences and Schedule Resets all your preferences, reminders, alerts and programming back to the default state.
• HVAC Equipment Settings Resets the Smart Si thermostat's equipment, threshold and sensor configuration.
• Reset All Settings Resets the Smart Si thermostat back to its default factory settings and removes any registration information.
• Reset Contractor Info Resets any information about the Contractor who installed the Smart Si thermostat.

Rebooting the Smart Si Thermostat

You can reboot the Smart Si thermostat by pressing the physical hardware reset button, located through an opening in the bottom left corner of the Smart Si thermostat. Rebooting will not alter programming or configuration options.

Reset button

Cleaning the Smart Si Thermostat

You can clean the Smart Si thermostat's screen by spraying water or any mild, non-abrasive household cleaner on to a clean cloth. Wipe the surface of the screen with the dampened cloth.
Note: Do not spray any liquids directly onto your Smart Si thermostat.

What To Do If You Move

If you move there a few things to consider about your ecobee system:
If you did not activate your personalized Web Portal, you can simply take the Smart Si thermostat with you or leave it in the house.
If you already have registered your Smart Si thermostat with ecobee.com, you need to update your Web Portal to reflect your new address.

Leaving It Behind
If you're moving and are not taking your Smart Si thermostat with you, log onto the Web Portal and select Reset under the Settings tab. Select Reset Registration. This terminates the association between your Smart Si thermostat and your personalized Web Portal (you can also accomplish the same thing by choosing Reset Registration on the Smart Si thermostat itself).
You can always add another device for your new home with the same account.
The new homeowners will need to register the Smart Si thermostat and set up their own Web Portal.

Taking It With You
If you're moving and want to take the Smart Si thermostat with you, you'll need to re-connect it to the Internet and update your location and house information (select My House under the Settings tab).

CONFIGURING YOUR SMART Si THERMOSTAT

This section describes how configure the personal preferences, temperature settings, and operation of your Smart Si thermostat. There are three key steps:

• Configure Personal Preferences
• Set up Reminders and Alerts
• Create your Weekly Schedule

Note: You can also configure your Smart Si thermostat from your personalized Web Portal. Simply open a web browser, go to ecobee.com, and log in.

Configuring Personal Preferences

The Preferences menu has settings for personalizing your Smart Si thermostat.

To configure personal Preferences:
From the Home screen, press MENU.
Select Settings Preferences.
Adjust each option to your personal preferences.

Name
You can customize the name of your Smart Si thermostat to suit your needs (i.e. Main Floor). This is useful if you have multiple systems or zones. You can view and edit your Smart Si thermostat name in the About menu on your Smart Si thermostat and also in your online Web Portal.

Temperature Display
Select Temperature Display to select Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C).

Date and Time
Select Date & Time to:

• Set the current date.
• Set the current time.
• Select a 12-hour or 24-hour time format.
• Select your time zone.
• Enable or disable daylight savings adjustments.

If you are connected to the Internet, the time and date are programmed automatically.

Brightness
The color screen has adjustable backlight brightness. You can control the intensity when the screen is active (i.e., when you are pushing buttons) and when the display is in standby mode (idle screen).
Select Brightness to:

• Set the Active brightness intensity.
• Set the Standby (idle screen) brightness intensity.
• Set the minimum time the Smart Si thermostat will stay in active brightness before switching to standby brightness.

Hold Action
Whenever you manually adjust the set temperature, the Smart Si thermostat will indicate you are in a "Hold" mode. You can select how long the Smart Si thermostat will hold the new temperature before reverting back to the regular program:

• Hold 2 hours
• Hold 4 hours
• Until next transition Thermostat will hold temperature until the next program period.
• Indefinite Thermostat will hold temperature until you press OK.
• Update Schedule When you adjust the set temperature, the system will update the temperature in the Weekly Schedule for the current period.
• Ask Me Every time you adjust the set temperature you will be asked which of the options you would like to choose.

Quick Save Settings
In Quick Save mode, your system will automatically increase (in cool mode) or decrease (in heat mode) the temperature set point by the pre-configured amount.
Quick Save mode can only be activated from the Web Portal or from the ecobee smartphone/ tablet application.

Access Control
You can protect your Smart Si thermostat so that certain features will require the user to enter a 4-digit access code. Use the arrow keys to highlight a number and then press OK. When you are done, select Save. The access control will be required once the idle screen is displayed.
To disable this feature, delete the number by selecting multiple times.
You can also configure the level of access control:

• Restrict All Access Unauthorized users will only be able to view the home screen and the weather information.
• Restrict Details Access The code is required to access the Details screen.
• Restrict Program Access The code is required to view and modify the Smart Si thermostat's Weekly Schedule.
• Restrict Vacation Access The code is required to view and create a Vacation.
• Restrict QuickSave The code is required to exit QuickSave mode from the Web Portal.

In all cases, once the code is enabled, it will be required to access any of the list items in the Settings menu, with the exception of the About screen. Once a valid code has been entered on the Smart Si thermostat, access to restricted features will be allowed until the Smart Si thermostat backlight timer has expired.

Temperature Range
You can configure the Smart Si thermostat so only a specific heat and/or cool set point range is permitted.

• Heat Temp Range Press or select the maximum heat set point then press OK. Users will not be able to set the Smart Si thermostat to a temperature above this limit.
• Cool Temp Range Press or to select the minimum cool set point and then press OK. Users will not be able to set the Smart Si thermostat to a temperature below this limit.

Recovery Options
Recovery options allow the Smart Si thermostat to learn how your heating and cooling system works, taking into account infrastructure, weather and historical operating performance so that your home is a comfortable temperature as soon as you walk in the door.

• Smart Recovery Heat The Smart Si thermostat will start heating at the optimum time to ensure the set point is reached at the programmed time.
• Smart Recovery Cool The Smart Si thermostat will start cooling at the optimum time to ensure the set point is reached at the programmed time.
• Random Start Heat Programming a time in this section will produce a random delay when there is call for heat. In applications with multiple heating systems, this prevents all the systems from activating at the same time (thus creating a peak power demand). Press or to select a delay time and then press OK.
• Random Start Cool Programming a time in this section will produce a random delay when there is call for cooling. In applications with multiple cooling systems, this prevents all systems from activating at the same time, (thus creating a peak power demand). Press or to select a delay time and then press OK.

Utility CPP Setting

This section is only applicable if your utility company is running a Critical Peak Pricing program that you have agreed to be a part of. Contact your local electrical utility company for information about programs in your area.

CPP Response
Your utility may send voluntary events to your Smart Si thermostat. You can choose to Always Accept these events. In which case, you would just be notified that an event is in progress. Or if you choose Ask Me, when the Utility issues an event, you will be asked if you want to participate.
If you do not acknowledge the event prior to the start, the system will default to yes.

Preferred Strategy
During a Critical Peak Pricing event the Utility may select an energy saving strategy, or allow you to use your preferred strategy. Select from one of the options as your preferred energy saving strategy to be used during Critical Peal Pricing events.

• Absolute Temperature Set a specific heat and cool set point to be used when an event is initiated by the Utility company. If the set point at the time of the event is more favorable (lower in heat mode or higher in cool mode) than what you have programmed, the Smart Si thermostat will use the more favorable set point for the duration of the event.
• Relative Temperature Program a temperature set back (heat) or set forward (cool) from your existing set point. For example, if you program a 4°F set forward, and your current cool set point is 76°F, during an event your Smart Si thermostat set point will change to 80°F until the event has expired.

• System Off If this option is selected, the Smart Si thermostat will turn off heating and cooling for the duration of this event.
• Duty Cycle This option allows you to program the maximum amount of time the system will run during a 1 hour period. For example, if you select 30%, the air conditioner will run for a maximum of 18 (0.3 x 60) minutes regardless of whether the set point has been met. 0% essentially turns the system off, whereas 100% runs the system at full capacity.

Set Up Reminders and Alerts

Your Smart Si thermostat can be programmed to remind you of required filter changes and regular maintenance.
If you are not sure about what equipment you have installed or whether you need to replace rather than clean your filters, please contact your heating and cooling contractor, or consult your original equipment manuals for the recommended maintenance procedures.

To set up Reminders:
From the Home screen, press MENU.
Select Reminders and Alerts.
Adjust each option to your personal preferences.

HVAC Service
The HVAC Service (Maintenance) alert is displayed on the screen when regularly scheduled maintenance is required. It will also show your contractor's contact information (if programmed by the contractor).
Select this item to turn the reminder on or off, show the date of the last service, and select a reminder interval.

Furnace Filter
Sets the reminder period for cleaning or replacing the furnace air filter.
Select this item to turn the reminder on or off and set the reminder interval in run-time hours or calendar months. You can also check the date of the last filter change.

UV Lamp
Sets the reminder period for cleaning or replacing the UV lamp. Select this item to turn the reminder on or off and to set the reminder in calendar months. You can also check the date of the last lamp change.

Configure Alerts

To set up Alerts:
From the Home screen, press MENU.
Select Reminders and Alerts.
Adjust each option to your personal preferences.

The Smart Si thermostat can generate alerts when the temperature in the home reaches a pre-programmed temperature. This protects your home from damage due to freezing or excessive heat.
If this alert has been set up, you will see the alert on the Smart Si thermostat's screen. If you've configured your personal Web Portal, you will also receive an email alert.

Low Temp Alert
Select this item to set the temperature at which the Smart Si thermostat will generate a Low Temperature alert. The range can be adjusted to:

• Off – no alert will be generated.
• Set temperature range of 35 to 68°F (1.5 to 20°C).

High Temp Alert
Select this item to set the temperature at which the Smart Si thermostat will generate a High Temperature alert. The range can be adjusted to:

• Off – no alert will be generated.
• Set temperature range of 60 to 104°F (15.5 to 40°C).

Aux Heat Runtime Alert (optional)
If you have a heat pump with auxiliary heat configuration, you can program the Smart Si thermostat to generate an alert if the auxiliary heat runs for more than this programmed amount of time during a 24-hour period.

Aux Outdoor Temp Alert (optional)
If you have a heat pump with auxiliary heat configuration, you can also program the Smart Si thermostat to generate an alert if the auxiliary heat is called for when the outdoor temperature exceeds this programmed set point. (This feature requires an Internet connection to function properly.)

Display Alerts on Thermostat
Select No if you do not want any of the alerts to be displayed on the screen. Alerts will continue to be displayed on the Web Portal and sent via email.

Enable Heating/Cooling Alerts
Select No if you do not want the Smart Si thermostat to generate an alert if a system is not responding to a call for heat or cool. If disabled, these alerts will not be shown on the Smart Si thermostat or Web Portal and no emails will be sent.

WiFi

To configure WiFi manually:
From the Home screen, press MENU.
Select WiFi.

The Smart Si thermostat supports WiFi 802.11 b/g/n. Use the Advanced Configuration option in the WiFi menu to configure your network parameters. Choose the network from the list or manually add a new one (i.e. if your network does not broadcast its SSID).
You will then be able to view and configure the following network parameters:

• DHCP (select Disabled to use a static IP Address; if unsure, leave DHCP Enabled)
• SSID
• Encryption (WEP, WEP128, WPA, or WPA2)
• Password (if encryption is used)
• WiFi Channel
• IP Address and IP Subnet
• Gateway
• Primary and Secondary DNS

If you need to specify your Smart Si thermostat's MAC address in your router's configuration, you can obtain it from the About menu.

Creating Your Weekly Schedule

Your heating and cooling needs change depending on the time of day and day of the week. For example, if there's no one in the house during the workday you might want to let the temperature go up in the summer, to reduce energy used by the air conditioning system, and down in the winter, to reduce heating energy.
By default, the Smart Si thermostat includes four configurable periods:

Weekly Schedule

• Awake The start time of this period typically represents when you get up in the morning.
• Work This represents when you leave to go to work.
• Home This represents when you get home from work in the evening.
• Sleep This represents is when you go to bed at night.

We call it a Smart Si thermostat because it learns how your home and heating and cooling equipment perform. Intelligent algorithms combine weather data, your HVAC equipment run times and occupancy schedules to optimize performance and maximize energy savings. This means you can be comfortable when you are home and save money when you are not.
If your schedule changes, you can quickly and easily update the Smart Si thermostat settings on the device itself or online through your Web Portal.

To view your weekly schedule:
From the Home screen, press MENU. Select Weekly Schedule.
Your weekly schedule is shown on the screen.

Using the Weekly Schedule Editor

To edit your weekly schedule:
Display your Weekly Schedule.
Press OK.
Select the Day.
Select the Time, Heat or Cool Setting.
Press or to adjust the the value. Press or to toggle between columns.
Press OK.
Select Save and Continue.
Select any other days of the week that will also use the new settings. Use the navigation keys to switch between days and press OK to select a day.
Select Continue. The new schedule is displayed on the screen.

Schedule Editor

The Weekly Schedule editor lets you to set specific times, temperatures and furnace fan settings for each day of the week.
If your system is enabled for auto change-over mode, the heat and cool set temperatures will automatically be adjusted to ensure a minimum difference.

Adding New Periods
To accommodate for your varying schedule you can add additional program periods in your week. For example if you come home for lunch during the week or want different settings for the weekend, you would simply add one of the existing periods at the allocated time and day or create a completely new one.

Disable a Period
To disable a period entirely, select the period's Time and then select Disable.

Scheduling a Vacation

The Smart Si thermostat's Vacation feature helps you conserve energy while you are away for extended periods of time. It also ensures your home is comfortable when you return.
A vacation event includes a name, start date and time, as well as the end date and time. You can enter any number of uniquely named vacations. Other vacation features to choose from include:
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Select Yes to have the Smart Si thermostat automatically set your Heat Temperature, Cool Temperature, System Mode and Furnace Fan settings to maximize energy conservation while you are away.
Select No to manually configure Heat Temperature, Cool Temperature and Fan settings. These settings will be remembered the next time you create a vacation event.

To add a new period:
Display the schedule for a day and select Add New.
Select Create New Item.
Enter a name for the new period and select Save.
If your house is in-use during this period, select Yes; otherwise select No.
Select Enable.
Select the new time and press OK.
The new period is added.

To schedule a vacation:
From the Home screen, press MENU.
Select Vacation.
Select Add Vacation.
Enter a Name.
Enter the Start and End dates and times of your vacation.

Heat Temperature
Programs the set temperature when the system is in Heat mode (i.e., when the furnace is on). Set a lower temperature to save energy.

Cool Temperature
Programs the set temperature when the system is in Cool mode (i.e., when the air conditioner is on). Set a higher temperature to save energy. You can also choose to turn off your cooling system while you are away to save more energy.

Delete Vacation
You can delete individual or all vacation events:

• To remove an individual vacation event, display the details about the vacation event, then select Delete Vacation Yes.
• To remove all vacation events, display the Vacation menu and select Delete All Yes.

Fan
Toggles the fan setting between ON and Auto.

• ON The fan runs all the time regardless of programming or if there is a call for heat or cool. The fan will also run if the System Mode is OFF.
• Auto This option turns the furnace fan on but only when the system is heating or cooling your home, or to satisfy the minimum fan run time as programmed.
• Fan Min On Time This feature allows you to determine a minimum time per hour that the furnace fan will run. It results in increased air circulation and a more consistent temperature within the home, and is more cost effective than choosing the ON fan setting.

In either mode, the Smart Si thermostat will ensure that when your vacation ends, the Smart Si thermostat will revert to the regular settings.

Note: If you were running your regular program prior to the start of your vacation, on your return, the Smart Si thermostat will restore your home to those settings. If you were in Hold mode prior to the start of your vacation, the Smart Si thermostat will restore the home to whatever the set temperature was just prior to your vacation.

UNDERSTANDING ALERTS

From time to time your ecobee system will display an alert — a reminder to change the furnace filter, or perform regular maintenance, for example.
If you have connected your Smart Si thermostat to the Internet, these alerts can also be sent to you via email.
When an alert displays, you can dismiss it or ask to be reminded later.
For example, if you receive a furnace filter alert and choose Remind me later, the alert will clear and display again 24 hours later. If you choose OK when the alert displays, it will reset the reminder.

List of Alerts

Your Smart Si thermostat can generate the following alert messages (some alerts may not apply depending on your system.)

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