For those who have a Honeywell thermostat already: you may save a lot of time installing the hardware. My Honeywell thermostat has the exact same wire connector, which makes my installation extremely easy. Just need to pull the old one out and plug the amazon one in, took me 10 seconds.

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know! Thanks for the tip!

@skiran6316

2 жыл бұрын

Came down to ask this thanks for answer

@carlychatman-garcia1866

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to know! I have a Honeywell Home Pro Series and hoping this is the case when I get my Amazon one.

@coolaneasyful

2 жыл бұрын

True that. Mine snapped on. Even the cable connections were the same. However mine doesn't turn on. I have a blue cable going to the C. Any thoughts?

@bossboxchevyog6900

2 жыл бұрын

@@coolaneasyful did u figure yours out I got same problem everything hooked up but doesn’t come on

Thank you so much. I replaced this before watching this video but had a bad feeling after not installing the jumper. But your comment “new thermostat does not require jumper” made me feel so much at ease.

@mrfuel1866

Жыл бұрын

Hi...did you used the jumper wire or no...?

Fantastic and clearly delivered instructional video! I was not sure about getting this one after reading something about needing a ‘C’ connector as I wasn’t really sure what that meant. Our home was built in late 2014. I’ll now check for it and possibly buy this product. Thank you for making this. Awesome!👍🏽

This is the best install video I was able to find. It answered all my amateur questions. Thanks

Thank you!! This really helped this single mother out

I have mine coming in tomorrow so I appreciate the video. Great job.

Thanks for this video. Perfect visual (stable camera angles and clear image), great audio and overall just a great instructional video. I’m much less intimidated to do mine now! Thank you so much!

I just purchased this and decided to watch your video so I can install it. I don’t have AC but I’m sure I’ll still be able to use this.

Thank you. One of the greatest explanations ever.

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and your kind words. Glad my video was helpful!

THANK YOU for explaining that “c” is copper. Amd the cable is brown. In the instructions in the amazon app, it shows as blue which I also have. Now my installing the brown cable, my thermostat works!!!

good presentation, easy to follow and thorough, now I will try to install mine.

I received mine today so this Will help in my setup. Thank you.

Looks like it might be better than the Nest thermostat that I spent 5 days trying to get working and finally sent back. I do have a C wire now. Not sure I want to mess with it. Thanks for video.

@lerr001jr7

2 жыл бұрын

The unfortunate thing is there’s no place to hook or jump to see wire harness into everything so flush with the wall

I really appreciate the video! Thank you!

Thanks for the helpful installation on this product. Just purchased the thermostat, coming Saturday. I hope it’s going to work. I have a separate boiler for heating and a separate cooling system.

@walterwesleyiii4277

Жыл бұрын

Hello! How did the install go? Did you have RH and RC at the old thermostat? My old thermostat has 'RC,' 'RH,' 'Y,' 'W,' and 'G.' When I go downstairs my to my furnace area I see the same color wires except 'RH' (at the thermostat) is going to 'C' and 'RC' (at the thermostat) is going to 'R.' Does this mean I can get a thermostat with the 'C' option? I didn't want to assume and just get it.

The “C” stands for COMMON…not necessarily a color. My previous house used a blue for common. My current house (that I used this thermostat) was on black.

@rigoneri5394

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great overview and installation.

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Hope my video helped!

Excellent video walkthrough. Thank you.

Awesome video! Thank you!

Great video. Very informative.

I bought one when it first came out easy to install but had to add a c wire from the furnace the old thermostat was battery operated so didn’t need a c wire so there was only 4 wire from the furnace but furnace has a c wire terminal but after that it was easy I didn’t want to use the c wire adapter, thermostat works really good with the app I like it but some people think it looks to basic for them because it doesn’t have a screen saver on it or led screen but that’s why you use your app I think it’s a great buy for $60.

I just got mine today. I have an old A/C control but I already had it installed C-wire by a tech. Let's see if goes with it. Thanks for the installation video.

Thanks for the info. Am sold.

Great video tutorial. I'm looking to do affiliate with amazon also. This video was great explain. Looking to install one tomorrow for a client, thank you!!

Thanks for an excellent tutorial.

Thank you. Just received mine. Your tutorial helps.

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. I’m enjoying my thermostat!

@fleiteae

2 жыл бұрын

How do you like it? I heard there’s issues if you’re using multiples.

@robmcconnell2841

2 жыл бұрын

@@fleiteae I’m going to install it today. I have just one unit so it shouldn’t be a problem.

Great video!! Thanks a lot 😊

Great video, when I put the the thermostat on the AC turns on but no picture or “SET” lights come on. What may be the issue ?

Great demo I will order one it looks great and nice price

My only problem is screwing it to the wall. Seems the old thermostat was placed over a junction box. Will have to figure out a Screw placement

I skipped forward to when you showed how to press down on the side clamps to retain the wires and whether to use the bezel. Thank you. That’s all I needed.

I just found this video today January 7, 2022. I would like to comment on the wall plate and wiring base plate. Those are exactly the same parts that Honeywell includes with their Pro series thermostats. I am an HVAC tech. We install a lot of the Honeywell Lyric T6 thermostats. This Amazon thermostat appears to be a collaboration with Honeywell. I would recommend that you buy and install the Honeywell Lyric T6 over this Amazon thermostat. Atleast, take a look at the Lyric in KZread videos first. It is a Wifi intelligent thermostat as well.

Excellent video!

Didn’t know this existed. Thanks!

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

I’m loving mine!

My gear won’t blow hot. Just fan. But I ran the R and RC jumper. Pulling it off now. Fingers crossed!

you did a great job, thank you

Thanks for a great presentation on how to install the Amazon thermostat, I am a senior and I’m going to give it a go!

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck and take pictures of your wiring before you remove anything!

I had a new Honeywell digital thermostat that I installed about 9 months ago. I had an unused blue wire. Is that my copper wire or do I just not use it again? Trying to install right now so I’m sure it will take some time for you to answer but I’ll pay attention to my notifications. TIA 🙂 Helpful video, grateful!

Looks a great product which would suit my system perfectly but it is not available in Australia.

Thank you.

Thanks I’ll try it and see.

Thank u for your response . I don't think it is the fuse because the old honeywell thermostat is working fine

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a C wire for power?

Thank you so much for your help. How do you know if you have c wire or not. I have about 5 wires so l should think l might have c wire. Thank you again for your help

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

You have to look at your wires before you disconnect them to see what they are plugged into on your old thermostat. Everything should be labeled and you can take a picture of it. Once they are disconnected then that’s going to make it much more difficult to know which wire is what.

Hi, thanks a lot for this video. I have an old thermostat and it has a blue wire in it. Should I connect it to “C “ ? Thanks

Thank you so much you are so helpful

Thanks for the video. Eager to install mine. I presume no common wire in your install? Is cooper wire on your install different from blue common wire install?

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

I have the C Wire on mine, or Common wire as it’s also called. That’s the wire I was referring to as “copper” due to the brownish color of it. It helped me remember it was the “C” wire by the color of it being “Copper” in color. However I did not have a blue wire. Yours may be different. You just need to see how your wires are labeled before you pull them out and mark them as needed so you know where they go on the new install. If you current don’t have the “C” wire then you’ll need to purchase the thermostat with the C-Wire Adapter. Luckily mine had the C wire so I didn’t need the adapter.

@SLCPUNX8o1

Жыл бұрын

​@@lookwhatifoundmediamine had a "C" label as well with a grey color. literally only had 2 colors. red and grey

So living in a Lennar home which is an Amazon home this seems like a way to join the house together while having the familiar wiring of Honeywell for the technicians. Instead of T6’s they can buy a few hundred thousand of these

Any idea if what could cause my thermostat keep restarting like every 5 minutes. My own thermostats got a battery so there is a tuck away white wire I assume that would be the C wire. And my blue wire is actually in W section. I did not use the jumper. Everything was fine until I used the heat fan on mode which making mine keep reboosting. Any suggestion on would I could do

I installed mine, but I purchased the c wire adapted because the thermostat said it was required. I took my old one down and discovered the extra wire was a c wire. so I'm gonna return the one I bought. Now after installation, my phone did not set up the thermostat as quickly as your video did. first it didn't recognize the device, it wouldn't connect to the wifi, or it would get stuck during set up and I would have to reboot my phone and start the setup process again. So, it took longer than an hour due to trouble shooting. but it works now

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

Mine took longer than the video actually showed because I edited it and cut out the wait but even with waiting it was no more than a couple minutes or so. I installed 2 with no issues. But a lot of things vary like wifi which can slow things down. Hope you enjoy your new thermostat and thanks for watching!

I'm so happy you're looks just like mines hope I don't have trouble with it thanks for the video

Does this have a swing adjustment to keep the furnace from cycling too frequently which is bad for the furnace.

@jaeglo

2 жыл бұрын

No it doesn’t and I returned it for that very reason. It short cycles like crazy!

having a problem finding the option set the reversing valve. I have heat when it should be cooling

What are the routine commands like, can you have something like “Alexa, goodnight” and it will go to a desired temp?

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

I believe you can do this but honestly it seemed a bit confusing in the app for scheduling things and setting up scenarios like that but I think you can if you can figure it out. You can also use voice commands like Alexa set thermostat to 70 degrees or Alexa sex thermostat to heat.

Hi, I have the same settings as your, just want to check that since your old system didn't have C-wire it didn't require one for you? I am asking this since most compatability tool indicate that a C wire is needed for smart thermostats. Thanks for the help

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

My old thermostat did have a C wire. I connected the C wire to the new thermostat.

I have 15v from R to C at the thermostat. On the furnace I have 28v from R to C. I know that's why my unit won't power on but where am I losing the voltage?

I just ordered one. Its going for $47 right now on Amazon.

Nicely done sir.. I liked,, shared and subscribed..

Can you turn the fan off? I need a thermostat with ability to turn that off and Only turn on with the heat or cold

So if mine has the red loop one I don’t have connect it back?

Interesting. I have one with (If I remember correctly?) 7 wires and they discontinued the thermostat. (not that it ever worked well in the first place) I've been trying to figure out what to replace it with. (Gas furnace) Old (dead) one is a Honeywell also. Just did the compatibility test on Amazon. Wires are W Y G O R B C. It says no. I did look up what the letters mean and it says O and B is for Reversing valve for Heat Pump systems. Since I do not have a heat pump can I just tape that those off? This is the only thermostat in the house that has this many wires (and the only one that never worked correctly)

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

I also have gas heat (no heat pump) and don’t use O/B at all. I don’t even have that wire. You may be ok taping it off but I don’t know for sure. Might be worth trying.

Its great, here in California, we are very fortune because the weather is relatively nice through out the year. can you work it manually ???????

After installing, I removed the jumper wire, since I have a heat pump I wired the white wire that was previously to my aux and now to the W2 or Aux on the new Amazon thermostat, when setting the heat function, my temperature goes down..any help would be much appreciated

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a W wire? If so, try moving it to O/B. That’s what a tech told me for heat pump systems.

Does this have differential temp setting?

ugh. so my old thermo was only using 4 wires, but there were 4 more available, including copper, so I stripped it and hooked it up. Nothing. no power. The problem is that on the old thermostat, the BLUE wire was hooked up to the WHITE pin connector. So who knows if the copper wire is hooked up correctly on the other end, if the blue wire wasn't already. Guess I'm gonna have to pull it out, strip the black, white, and orange wires, and see if one of them is the "copper" wire, ugh. great video. The hardest part was pushing the wires back into the wall hole. I had to make my hole bigger and pull the wires thru the pin thing and make it flush against the wall first, then connect the wires. need better lighting too, that would have helped a lot. Thanks! edit: I just watched another video that mentioned if the c-wire was not used on the old thermostat, then it's probably not connected on the OTHER end as well, so sounds like I have a hard solution on my hands now, heh.

Is there a “hold” temperature setting feature for the thermostat?

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

If you mean can you set a temperature and it’ll turn heat or A/C on as needed to keep that temperature, then yes. However, when using the AUTO feature, it only allows a minimum 3 degree range. Example: 67-70 or 70-73. You can’t set it on 72 and expect it to stay on 72. It’ll only allow that small 3 degree range. Hope that answers your question.

I wired mine up exactly the same way this gentleman did and I got nothing on the screen at all I made sure power was turned back on old thermostat works fine

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a c wire? That’s what supplies the power. Another viewer said his c wire was disconnected from the breaker box because his old thermostat used batteries for power.

@lerr001jr7

2 жыл бұрын

@@lookwhatifoundmedia the old thermostat didn’t it used a red jumper wire between R and R2 and it also had batteries so not sure. Actually the thermostat you took off is almost identical to the one that I took off so I will set up the same way it was not using the brown copper wire either

@RandomEarthMedia

2 жыл бұрын

@@lerr001jr7 The colors don’t matter so much as they’re different in each system. But you need a C wire for power. Might be blue. Mine was brownish but it could be blue or a different color. If you don’t have a C wire you need the c wire adapter from Amazon.

@lerr001jr7

2 жыл бұрын

@@RandomEarthMedia I hear what you’re saying but the old thermostat set up did not require any other adapters are connections it was just a red green yellow and white wire being used that’s it

When you say that you turned the power off before touching the wires, Do you mean powering off the existing panel or do you mean turning off a switch at the circuit breaker ?

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

Good question. In my breaker box I had one labeled as A/C so that’s what I turned off. It should be low voltage anyway but turn off anything in your breaker labeled AC or Heat or furnace or Heat Pump. Leave the old thermostat on the wall so you can see it turned off. Keep in mind your old thermostat may have batteries in it so remove those first so when the power actually gets turned off at the breaker the thermostat will power it off. If the batteries are still in it then it might not turn off letting you know you cut the power. Hope that helps.

So if you got a c-wire do u need the adapter?

So if we installed this at our cabin which is in a different town, could I turn the heat up or down from my phone app? (Say like a before we would get there) I guess I am asking, how far away can I do this?

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! As long as the thermostat is connected to wifi in your cabin you’ll be able to access it from your phone from anywhere and see the current temperature in the cabin and adjust it as you want.

Looking forward to the Auto mode.

Hi...I installed mine ....and heater works ok.....but when I switched to ac.....ac doesn't start, it doesn't work at all...I don't have a c wire , I'm using a wall plug adapter that I connected to C and RC terminal... Everything else is connected as in this video......any advice please....thank you

Great video! I’ve been using Google Nest for several years but am about to switch to 100% Amazon and Ring smarthome. Have you noticed an energy savings and did you consider Google Nest, before buying this one? Great video! Sub and Like added!

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

Hey IrixGuy! I’ve actually heard of you and watched your videos before. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw your comment on my video! I got the Amazon thermostat back in November so I’ve had it over 3 months now and still love it. I really didn’t consider anything else. I liked the price and Smartphone and Alexa integration and went for it. I feel like I have seen some savings on my electric bill but it’s hard to say how much without looking back on previous bills but it seems like my cost has gone down some. For me, the convenience factor is why I got this. I absolutely love changing the temperature from my phone and not having to walk over to the thermostat all the time. It’s been so convenient and other than a couple of occasions where Amazon services seemed to have gone down (My Alexa’s didn’t work either) I’ve not had any problems. Thanks for watching. I’ve made a few different videos on this thermostat so check out my other ones too.

Will this work in a 2 wire system for my garage?

I know you think you showed how the direct interaction works.. but you didn't. Example: what if I like to leave my fan on (whether running heat, cool or neither), how would I do that from the direct interface (not alexa app)?

In my old thermostat there are two yellow wires connected to the same terminal, one of them come from the group with other colors (red, green, white),,, the other yellow come from other site what I have to do whit this?, , how should they be connected to this one from amazon?

Any thoughts on using this thermostat with a dual zone system? Specially if you can ask "Alexa raise upstairs temp to 73" for example?

@lookwhatifoundmedia

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely! I actually made a separate video for that exact thing and I use it every day in my house with no issues whatsoever. Check out my other video on installing 2 of these.

If you want to set it to auto, can you keep the temp between 72-74 without using the heat?

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

From what I can tell if it’s set on auto it will automatically use heating or cooling to get to the desired temperature range. So if you want it to stay between 72 and 74°, the system is going to use whatever it takes to get within that range whether it be heating or cooling.

do you need c-wire adapter or can you just move g wire to c position and jumper y and g wires. one description says fan will only come on in ac mode and not heat mode. also what is the diff between heat pump and other heating . i have a gas heat unit with a blower , is that a heat pump

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I do not know the answer to your questions regarding the wiring. However, it sounds like you have a gas furnace, not a heat pump. I have natural gas heating in my home so this is not a heat pump and I had absolutely zero issues with this thermostat. But I also have a C wire so if you don’t have that you might need to get the thermostat with The C wire adapter. I don’t know if you can just move another wire around in place of that.

HELP! i connect everything just like the video and my amazon thermostat doesnt turn on, i also have the jumper of red cables the only diffeence is that i dont have the copper cable, and my last thermostat was a Emerson

Thank you for this video. I am interested in the product too. My thermostat wiring setup is same as your thermostat. One question, your didn't connect the loop wire from RH to RC on your new thermostat. Did you experience any issues with AC cooling function. A reply will be appreciated.

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I have had zero issues. I read online the red loop wire wasn’t needed with this and I’ve had no issues. I often switch between heat and cooling throughout the day this time of year and it’s worked perfectly. I know someone else who had the R loop wire too and they didn’t use it either with this and it’s worked fine. Obviously systems vary but I think you’ll be fine.

@ashokxrai

2 жыл бұрын

@@lookwhatifoundmedia Thank you for the reply. I will work on it during holidays.

@ChristianBimmer

2 жыл бұрын

@@lookwhatifoundmedia my honeywell had that jumper from R to Rc and the Amazon didn't have one but now I don't have heat... any thoughts

@RandomEarthMedia

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChristianBimmer You should not need the jumper. When you have the little blue plastic piece slid in the up position that basically creates the jumper for you. If you have a heat pump, you might have a W wire. Don’t get this confused with W2, it should just be W. You might want to move that W wire to O/B. That’s where it needs to be for heat pumps. I had to do that on one of my installations for someone else and that fixed their problem with the heat not working.

@ChristianBimmer

2 жыл бұрын

@@RandomEarthMedia thanks, I found one video that indicated that and I will try it. I just noticed that the O/B section was not labeled... it was just blank

There is no power output coming out of mine any ideas what might be happening

I just bought this one after my thermostat stopped working . I do have a jumper blue that was in the rh and r holding a red wire as well . How would I install that ? I have heating and air in the same unit .

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

You shouldn’t need the jumper. The new new thermostat has a built in jumper by sliding the plastic piece up as shown in my video. Hope that helps.

Excellent video. I installed my thermostat last October for heat with no issues. Now I’m trying to use my A/C and the outside unit does not turn on. Has anyone else experience this issue?

@mrfuel1866

Жыл бұрын

Yes.....mine doesn't start the ac..... I dont know what the problem is.... I wired exactly like he said but it just don't come on....heater is no problem...it's just the ac....does not start at all...no fan no ac. DID YOU FIXED YOURS...?

@markcernekee5619

Жыл бұрын

@@mrfuel1866 I never resolved the issue. I installed a new thermostat. I believe the problem was a bad fuse. I replaced the fuse and thermostat for the summer. I haven’t decided if I want to reinstall the Amazon thermostat for the winter.

@mrfuel1866

Жыл бұрын

@@markcernekee5619 ohh ok....thank you very much for replying Sr....

Anyone know if it’s about the same with LUX 500? I’m replacing that.

“My green wire is connected to G a blue wire to Y a cream wire connected to W and a red wire to R with a jumper to RC.My spare wire is yellow is this d C wire? I am starting to get the feeling that the blue wire connected to the Y is the actual C wire and that the thermostat was just connected wrong. Would this be correct? Everything has always seemed to work fine. I live in old apartments but use alexa and I really want to get a amazon thermostat.

Illinois, Comed 6$, Nicor free if I remember correctly. Check you utility for deals. I have separate garage heat so it worked out well.

Sooooo what do you do with the "W" wire??

Can one have 3 thermostas and name each differently to control each from an Echo show?

@lookwhatifoundmedia

8 ай бұрын

Yes! Absolutely. I have 2 in my home and they are named upstairs and downstairs and I can control them independently with the app and Alexa by using their specific names. I made a separate video all about having more than one installed.

I like this but are they going to sell this to Google and let them totally mess up the system like happened with Nest?

Just subscribed 😂

If you don’t use a c adapter will Alexa still work I had a electrician tell me Alexa would not work unless there was a c adapter I wanted to see if anyone any experience with this? Thank you!

What is the orange wire?

I replaced my Honeywell with this Alexa model. My Honeywell did use the jumper between the reds, but all other connectors were the same, so its a very typical setup, for a newer built home. When I powered up and configured the Alexa, and set it on cool (blue snowflake), air would blow, but no coolness to it. I let it run for about an hour, since it was a hot evening and the ductwork probably warmed. I watched the temperature rise a few more degrees before removing the Alexa, and putting the Honeywell back on. Anyone else experience that?

@mrfuel1866

Жыл бұрын

Did you figured out what was the problem?......mine ac doesn't start at all

@GettinEdgy

Жыл бұрын

@@mrfuel1866 I replaced that one, and the new one is working fine.

Can you have multiple thermostats in a home? I have an upstairs unit and downstairs unit.

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can! I actually made a video specifically about that. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aY6Y2q2ggcTZiM4.html

@chainscdmc

2 жыл бұрын

@@lookwhatifoundmedia is it the same operation if it’s a completely separate unit. I have 2 electric heat pumps. One upstairs. One downstairs

Does anyone know why my ac doesn’t blow cool wind only hot wind? I did exactly same as the video. But I have a small black jump wire I don’t know where to put.

@mrfuel1866

Жыл бұрын

Did you fixed the problem?. I have the same problem

Anyone have the problem with the thermostat showing the wrong indoor temperature? Mine is showing 76 but its only 72 in here.

I could happily live my whole life with the old thermostat.

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly I could have too… but it’s really nice laying in bed and being able to change the temperature without getting up.

@djg585

2 жыл бұрын

@@lookwhatifoundmedia Well, I'm 71 years old, and I've learned that I can either pull another blanket over me or pull one off...

@suen4678

2 жыл бұрын

@@djg585 But sooner or later you got to get out of that bed...

@djg585

2 жыл бұрын

@@suen4678 Not when you're 71...

@timothyrea2255

Жыл бұрын

This thermostat is $60. $42 today for cyber monday and often utility companies are offering rebates. Mine is $50 rebate so it's free (minus the effort of installing it)

The green wire went to the c so I don’t have anything plugged into the g. Seems to work OK but who knows what might go wrong later

I have a orange wire that goes below A and the AC doest work

Hi Im confused i bought the one without a c wire.where can i put the blue wire?

@lookwhatifoundmedia

2 жыл бұрын

The colors will vary from system to system so I can’t specifically know what letter your blue wire corresponds with. On your old thermostat, which letter was the blue wire attached to? That should be where you put it on the new thermostat.