Congratulations on your intelligent decision to use a smart thermostat in your home. But are you getting the most out of this device, and using it to save energy and optimize your comfort? Take a few minutes to learn the functionality of your thermostat. Don’t worry about getting stumped: These devices are designed to be user-friendly and intuitive to program!

The beauty of smart thermostats is that they give you complete control over your comfort. Many thermostats can also “learn” your behaviors and the comfort settings you prefer, as well as learn when you’re home or away. But how you set them up initially can determine how well they work for you. Follow these tips below, and then jump to the manufacturer’s setup guides for your particular model.

Setting

Time

Heating Setpoint

Cooling Setpoint

Setting

Wake

Time

6 a.m.

Heating Settpoint

70°F or lower

Cooling Setpoint

78°F or higher

Setting

Day

Time

8 a.m.

Heating Setpoint

62°F or lower

Cooling Setpoint

85°F or higher

Setting

Evening

Time

6 p.m.

Heating Setpoint

70°F or lower

Cooling Setpoint

78°F or higher

Setting

Sleep

Time

10 p.m.

Heating Setpoint

62°F or lower

Cooling Setpoint

82°F or higher

nest learning thermostat | cooling 75º

Nest Learning Thermostat

Video tutorial
Setup guide


ecobee smart thermostat | 72º

Ecobee Smart Thermostat

Video tutorial
Setup guide


honeywell round thermostat | 70º 72º

Honeywell Round Smart Thermostat

Video tutorial
Setup guide


honeywell lyric t5 | 6:30am 72º

Honeywell Lyric t5+

Setup guide


hoeneywell smart thermostat | 78º 72º 72º

Honeywell Smart Thermostat – RTH9585WF1004

Setup guide


emerson sensi thermostat | menu, 6:10pm, 72º, set to 72º, cool mose, fan auto

Emerson Sensi Smart Thermostat

Video tutorial
Setup guide