TrickleStar TS2501 Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat User Guide

Quick Start Guide

TS2501 Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat
It is easy to install and set up the TrickleStar Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat. For details on the installation, refer to the online Installation Guide:

www.tricklestar.com/Resources/TS2501-Wi-Fi-SmartThermostat-Installation- Guide.pdf

Website : www.tricklestar.com
Email : customer.service@tricklestar.com
Toll-Free : 1-888-700-1098
Installation Workflow for Homeowner
Before you start the installation, be sure to check the Thermostat compatibility and create a Portal account.

https://portal.tricklestar.com/tstat/compatibility

A. Check compatibility
– Is the TrickleStar Thermostat compatible with your HVAC system?
– Is the C-Wire Kit needed? https://portal.tricklestar.com/tstat/compatibility

https://portal.tricklestar.com

B. Create and log in to Portal
Create a Portal account using the QR code or through the website: portal.tricklestar.com Then, log in to the Portal.

https://portal.tricklestar.com/AddThermostatStart01

C. Add your device and start the Thermostat Setup Wizard

Installation Workflow

Step 1
Install the TrickleStar Thermostat.

Step 2
Connect the TrickleStar Thermostat to Wi-Fi via the Portal and complete the Start-Up Configuration.

Step 3
Select the settings for the TrickleStar Thermostat. (Optional)

Step 4
Add the TrickleStar App. (Optional)

Installation Workflow for Contractor

Before you start the installation, be sure to check the Thermostat compatibility and create a Portal account.

https://portal.tricklestar.com/tstat/compatibility

A. Check compatibility
– Is the TrickleStar Thermostat compatible with your HVAC system?
– Is the C-Wire Kit needed? https://portal.tricklestar.com/tstat/compatibility

https://portal.tricklestar.com

B. Create and log in to Portal
Create a Portal account using the QR code or through the website: portal.tricklestar.com
Then, log in to the Portal.

https://portal.tricklestar.com/AddThermostatStart01

C. Add your device and start the Thermostat Setup Wizard

D. At Thermostat  Setup Wizard,  create a new site for the homeowner

Step 1
Install the TrickleStar Thermostat.

Step 2
Connect the TrickleStar Thermostat to Wi-Fi via the Portal and complete the Start-Up Configuration.

Step 3
Select the settings for the TrickleStar Thermostat. (Optional)

Step 4
Transfer ownership to the homeowner.

Step 5
Add the TrickleStar App on the homeowner’s smartphone. (Optional)

Thermostat LCD Display

| Home Indicator
Modes: Home| | Wi-Fi Indicator
Indicates Wi-Fi connection and its signal strength
---|---|---|---
| Away Indicator
Modes: Away| | Bluetooth Indicator
When connected to one or more occupancy sensors.
Flashes: The thermostat is scanning for occupancy sensor
| Sleep Indicator
Modes: Sleep| | Key-Lock Indicator
Indicates the input is locked
| Off Indicator
System: Off| | Hold Indicator
Indicates Permanent Hold / Vacation Hold.
Flashes: Temporary Hold
| Heat Indicator
System: Heat| | Schedule Indicator
Indicates a schedule is in progress
| Cool Indicator
System: Cool| | Humidity Indicator
Display the room humidity in percentage
| Auto Indicator
System: Auto| | Room Temperature Indicator
Display the room temperature
| E.Heat Indicator
System: Emergency
Heating| | Set Temperature Indicator
Display the set temperature
| Fan On Indicator
Fan: On| TrickteStar| TrickleStar Logo
Brand (Always on)
| Fan Auto IndicatorFan: Auto| |

Thermostat Features

• Rotate clockwise to increase the Set Temperature or to select the next setting
• Rotate counterclockwise to reduce the Set Temperature or to select the previous setting
• Press again to confirm your selection
Side Button| • Press once to set the System (Off, Heat, Cool, Auto, or E.Heat)
• Press twice to set the Fan (On or Auto)
• Hold for 10 seconds to enter the System Configuration Mode
System Reset Pinhole| Use a paper clip to press this button for system reset

Jog Dial Backlight

Jog Dial Backlight

| White
In configuration mode or setting mode
---|---
| Green
When there is demand/response activity
| Red
When Emergency Heating is turned on (heat pump only)
| Blue
When Cooling is turned on
| Orange
When Heating is turned on

Off
When Emergency Heating, Heating and Cooling are turned off

Tricklestar Portal

At the Devices page, you can use the icons under Action to change the settings for your device.

and view
humidity and room temperature
| Modes| Set Heat/Cool Set Temperature and Fan for Home, Away, Sleep
and Vacation mode
| Schedules| Add/edit/delete your daily/weekly schedule events
| Usage| Monitor daily/weekly/monthly energy usage and create a summary report
| Settings| Set advanced settings for your Thermostat
| Alerts| Set Low or High Temperature and Humidity alerts

Click on your Device Name to go to the Control page. You can change the settings for the Thermostat. You may also access to the Modes, Schedules, Settings, Sensors, and Services pages on the left panel.

Tricklestar App

Be sure that you have created a Portal account via portal.tricklestar.com

1. Enable the Wi-Fi and Location Services on your smartphone.
2. Download and install the Tricklestar App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
3. Sign in to the Tricklestar App with your registered email and password.

Input Lock
| Schedules tab| View the daily/weekly schedule events and set Vacation settings
| Info tab| View Mode settings, Device Info, Sensors, and Services settings
| System| System option: Off, Heat, Cool, Auto, E.Heat
| Fan| Fan option: On, Auto
| Modes| Modes option: Home, Away, Sleep
| Schedule/Hold| Schedule mode or Temporary/Permanent Hold
| Cloud/LAN| Cloud (different network) or LAN mode (same network)
| Input Lock| Input Lock or Unlock

References

• TrickleStar Energy Portal | User Login
• TrickleStar | Energy-Efficient Smart Devices - Home & Office
• TrickleStar Energy Portal |

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