Smart thermostats have transformed the home HVAC systems. With the help of these smart devices, it has now become easier than ever to control your temperature settings in your house, even from afar. If you have recently invested in a smart thermostat, you’d be delighted to know that you can install this gadget yourself using nine easy steps!!

If you want to learn more about all the nitty gritty of installing a smart thermostat, required tools, and much more, keep reading.

Things to Consider Before Installing a Smart Thermostat

Before you proceed and unscrew your existing thermostat, here are a few things you need to consider:

•   Most new thermostats come with a C-type cable, a feature absent in most older counterparts, so either get a C-type cable adapter or get a professional to install a C-wire for you.
•   Check the power requirements and make sure the power requirements on the new thermostat are compatible with your HVAC system.
•   Lastly, assess the thermostat and see if the features offered in it align with your needs and expectations.

Step-by-step Thermostat Installation

1.   First of all, turn off the power supply to the HVAC system in your house. We also recommend you power off the main electrical power supply. (You can use a multimeter to double-check there is no electricity flowing through the wires.)
2.   Remove the thermostat cover by gently pulling it away from the wall.
3.   Next, we recommend you to take a picture of the existing wire connections on your mobile. You can also use sticky labels to label the wires. Doing so will help you ensure you don’t forget where each wire needs to be connected later.
4.   Next, you have to disconnect the wires and remove the base plate using a flathead screwdriver.
5.   Now, you are all set to place the new backplate against the wall. With the help of a pencil, draw circles or mark the areas where you will drill holes for the new backplate/baseplate.
6.   After this, connect the wires to their designated terminals. We urge you to double-check to ensure you have connected the wires to the right terminals.
7.   Your next step will be to push the wires back and firmly screw the new base plate in place.
8.   When done with that, you are ready to pop on the thermostat cover and switch on the main electrical power supply as well as the HVAC system.
9.   Now, all that’s left to do is to connect the thermostat with Wi-Fi and pair it up with your mobile phone. And your new thermostat is ready for use..

Tools Needed for Smart Thermostat Installation

The process of installing a smart thermostat seems tricky at first. However, with the help of the right equipment and a step-by-step instructions list, you can easily do it on your own. 

So, without further ado, let’s take a look at all the tools you need for installing a smart thermostat.

1. One flathead screwdriver
2. One hammer
3. One electric drill (you can skip it if you don’t have it on hand)
4. C-wire adaptor (if needed)
5. Multimeter
6. A pencil (to mark holes on the wall where you’ll be drilling holes)

Here are all the tools you’ll need to replace your old thermostat with a new one. Some people might even recommend using a multimeter when installing a thermostat. However, experts say you can securely install a low-voltage device like a thermostat without using a multimeter.

Conclusion

In this article, we have discussed how you can install a smart thermostat at home. We have also shared some important things to consider before you set off on this journey, so make sure to go carefully read those instructions. However, if you still feel skeptical about performing this task yourself, you can always hire a pro to do it for you.