This guide is for those people who are keen on learning how to connect Honeywell thermostat to WiFi extender network. If you are amongst them, you better keep reading.
What Would You Need?
We did not want to interrupt the process, but there are a few things which you should have access to prior to starting the process. They have been mentioned in this section:
- An installed WiFi range extender
- A smart phone or tablet running on an updated version
- The Honeywell mobile application
- And of course, your thermostat
Ensure that you walk through the instructions highlighted further carefully. Also, ensure that they are followed in the same order as they are given. At last, avoid skipping any step to prevent getting stuck with technical problems.
How to Connect Honeywell Thermostat to WiFi?
No matter the brand whose extender you are using, the steps given below can be followed for all models. With that said, get down to the process without wasting any more time.
1. Hold the Center Temperature
Begin the process by ensuring that the Honeywell thermostat is powered on and so is the wireless extender. Once assured, press and hold the center temperature on the thermostat. In some time, the screen will change. Make sure that you do not interrupt the process.
2. Download the Honeywell App
The next step in line is to open the Honeywell app on your mobile. In case the application is not downloaded, do the honors now. For this, access the store of your mobile device. Know that the GOOGLE PLAY STORE can be accessed by ANDROID users and the APPLE APP STORE can be accessed by the IOS users. Doing vice-versa will not work for you.
Enter the name of the app in the search bar and tap the SEARCH icon. From the results, select app, tap the DOWNLOAD button, and wait for it to get installed. Do not perform background activities during the process. Once it does, launch the app on the mobile in use.
3. Follow the Further Guidelines
A screen will appear asking to create an account. Do so by putting your email address and password to use. Tap the LOGIN button and wait for the next screen to appear. From the displayed options, you need to select the model name or number of your Honeywell thermostat. Select the YES button next when you are asked if the thermostat is on the wall.
Thereafter, tap the NO button to confirm that no temperature is being displayed. In case you are not a contractor and would like to set up your thermostat at your home, select the NO option again. Tap the CONFIRM button to confirm your decision.
4. Connect to the Home Network
Make sure that the thermostat is displaying a network name. Once done, select the YES button. Select the desired WiFi network and hit NEXT. For your information, if you have done Netgear WiFi Extender Setup at home, then you need to select the Netgear_ext name. The Honeywell thermostat is now connected to the WiFi network.
See to it that all the system settings are correct. After reviewing them, select the NEXT option and choose the location where the Honeywell thermostat is installed. Once done, select the desired name for the same. If you want, you can enter a custom name.
5. Control Honeywell Thermostat
Considering the Honeywell thermostat is now connected and registered, you can control it. This can be done with the help of your smartphone or tablet. You can adjust the thermostat functionality like system mode, fan cycles, schedule information, and desired temperature.
Final Words
WiFi-enabled Honeywell thermostats have various benefits like you can set alerts, voice control, and much more. We are expecting that after walking through the step-by-step guidelines mentioned above in the blog, you will face no technical issues in learning how to connect Honeywell thermostat to WiFi network.
For your information, if you are interested in using the Honeywell thermostat remotely, from any corner of the world, ensure that you have the Total Connect Comfort app downloaded on your mobile device. For installing it, you need to go from where every app can be installed, which is, the store of your mobile device.