How to connect the Honeywell thermostat to a WiFi network

Here's how to connect the Honeywell thermostat to WiFi.

Benefits of connecting a smart thermostat to WiFi

If you own a Honeywell thermostat that can activate WiFi, there are a few benefits to connecting and controlling it with your smartphone:

1. Set an alert : Connecting your smart thermostat to a WiFi network allows you to set an alert if a room in your home is too cold or too warm, or when the humidity changes too much. You can have alerts sent via text or email, then you can adjust the temperature no matter where you are.
2. Using multiple thermostats : If there is one thermostat in each room, you can monitor the temperature and humidity in each room, not just the general indoor thermostat. Plus, you can check the outdoor temperature.
3. Voice control : Honeywell smart thermostats use WiFi with voice activation control. Just say "Hello Thermostat" to your phone and choose a pre-programmed voice command.

How to connect the Honeywell thermostat to a WiFi network

These instructions apply to the Honeywell Total Connect Comfort Wi-Fi thermostat.

1. Download the Honeywell Total Connect Comfort app. It is available for both iOS and Android.

2. Verify that the Wi-Fi SETUP is displayed on the thermostat display.

3. If not, you will have to manually set the thermostat into WiFi setting mode. To do so, press the FAN buttons and the up arrow at the same time, hold for about 5 seconds or until two numbers appear on the screen. Press the NEXT button until the number on the left changes to 39 , use the up or down arrows to change the number on the screen to 0 , then press the DONE button . The thermostat is currently in WiFi setup mode.

4. View a list of networks available on your smartphone or other smart device. Search for a network named NewTherestat_123456 or something similar and connect to it. The number at the end may vary.

5. The mobile phone will now disconnect from any other WiFi network and connect to the thermostat. On some advanced devices, you may be asked to specify whether the network should be a home, office or public network ( Home, Office or Public ). Choose to turn it into a home network.

6. Open the web browser and it will immediately take you to the WiFi setup page. If not, type http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar.

7. Search for your home WiFi network and click on it. Even if the router has advanced features that allow it to display guest networks, choose a home network.

8. Click CONNECT and enter the password if needed.

9. The thermostat display will show a waiting message during this process. Once the process is complete, the thermostat will be connected and you can now control it via the Honeywell Total Connect Comfort website or mobile app.