Ecobee 3 smarter wi-fi thermostat User Manual - Reminders & Alerts
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Reminders & Alerts
The Reminders and Alerts list displays the reminders and alerts
that help you know if you need to attend to your HVAC system
or when to perform periodic maintenance.
NOTE: To use and receive email alerts, this thermostat must be
connected to the Internet via Wi-Fi and the end-user must have
a valid email address.
Viewing Reminders
The Reminders list displays the reminders and alerts that help the
homeowner know when to perform periodic maintenance.
On Thermostat and Mobile:
1. Select Main Menu > Reminders & Alerts > Reminders
2. Select the reminder you want to view.
3. For example, if you receive a Furnace Filter or UV Lamp
Change reminder and you have changed the filter or
lamp, or arranged to have your equipment serviced,
touch Filter/Lamp Changed or Service Scheduled;
otherwise touch the Back arrow.
Hint: If the frequency of the reminder is not correct, touch Edit
when viewing the reminder to adjust the settings as required.
On Web:
1. Select Reminders & Alerts tile.
2. Select Reminders.
Viewing Alerts
Your ecobee3 can generate alerts if the temperature in the
home goes over or under a pre-programmed level. This protects
the home from damage due to freezing and/or excessive heat.
This alert, along with optional technician contact information,
will be displayed on the screen. If the homeowner registers the
thermostat, the alert will be emailed to them and be displayed
on the web portal.
On Thermostat and Mobile:
1. Select Main Menu > Reminders & Alerts > Alerts
2. Select the alert you want to view.
3. Touch OK to return to the Alert list.
Hint: If the alert is not configured correctly, touch Edit when
viewing the alert to adjust the settings as required.
On Web:
1. Select Reminders & Alerts tile.
2. Select Alerts.
Configuring Reminders & Alert Preferences
You can configure how and when your ecobee3 generates
reminders and alerts.
Note: Only the options relevant to your equipment are shown in
the thermostat menus.
On Thermostat and Mobile:
1. Select Main Menu > Reminders & Alerts > Preferences
2. Configure each reminder/alert setting as required.
On Web:
1. Select Reminders & Alerts tile.
2. Select Preferences.
3. Configure each reminder/alert setting as required.
HVAC Maintenance
The HVAC Service (maintenance) reminder generates an alert
telling the homeowner that regularly scheduled maintenance is
required.
This reminder, along with technician contact information, can
be displayed on the screen. If homeowners register their
thermostats, the reminders will be emailed to them and be
displayed in the web portal.
You can set the Last Service date, turn the Reminder On or Off,
and set the Frequency of the maintenance interval in months.