How to Set ecobee Smart Thermostat Vacation Mode
18In this video I'll show you how to set your ecobee smart thermostat vacation mode.
Timestamps:
Introduction: 0:00
Steps to Set ecobee Smart Thermostat Vacation Mode in Ecobee App: 0:37
Steps to Set ecobee Smart Thermostat Vacation Mode on Ecobee Smart Thermostat: 1:51
Conclusion: 3:16
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Video Transcript:
One way the ecobee smart thermostat can reduce your heating and cooling cost is its vacation mode feature. You can program in a start and end date for your vacations, set thresholds for heating and cooling to kick in, and then get on with planning your trip. This helps both conserve energy, and ensure you're house will be comfortable when you get back. In this video I'll show you how to set your ecobee smart thermostat vacation mode in both the ecobee mobile app and directly on the smart thermostat.
First, let's walk through the steps to set up vacation mode in the ecobee app for iPhone, iPad and Android.
Step 1. Launch the ecobee app on your iPhone, iPad or Android device. You'll land on the My Home screen.
Step 2. Tap "Vacation" in the menu on the screen. The Vacation screen is displayed.
Step 3. Tap "Set a Vacation" or the "+" sign on this screen. The New Vacation screen is shown.
Step 4. Tap to set dates and times associated with when you'll be leaving and returning in the Depart and Return sections. Then tap "Thermostat" in the list of your devices. The Thermostat screen is shown. Here you can choose to turn heating and cooling on or off, or tap the temperature to set a temperature associated with when the heating or cooling should kick in. Additionally, you can set a minimum runtime for the fan after it kicks on. Tap the "Back" button to return to the New Vacation screen, and then tap "Save" on this screen to save your vacation.
You'll be returned to the Vacation screen, where your new vacation will be shown. The settings associated with your vacation will kick in on your ecobee smart thermostat automatically.
Next let's look at how to set up vacation mode directly on your ecobee smart thermostat.
Step 1. Tap the "Menu" icon on your ecobee smart thermostat home screen. The Main Menu screen is displayed.
Step 2. Tap "Vacation" in the menu. The Vacation screen is shown.
Step 3. Tap the "+" sign at the top of the Vacation screen. The New Vacation screen is displayed.
Step 4. Tap "I Depart" to open a Departure Schedule screen where you can set a date and time for when you'll leave. Tap the "Back" arrow to navigate back to the New Vacation screen.
Step 5. Tap "I Return On" to open a Return Schedule screen where you can set a date and time for when you'll return. Tap the "Back" arrow to navigate back to the New Vacation screen.
Step 6. Tap the "Vacation Settings" section to open the Vacation Settings screen. Here you can choose to turn heating and cooling on or off, or tap the temperature to set a temperature associated with when the heating or cooling should kick in. Additionally, you can set a minimum runtime for the fan after it kicks on. Tap the "Back" arrow when you're done to navigate back to the New Vacation screen. Tap "Save." You'll be returned to the Vacation screen you'll see your new vacation added. The settings associated with your vacation will kick in on your ecobee smart thermostat automatically.