Installation Basics
Compatibility
Is the T6R suitable for my property and will it fit my heating installation? The T6 and T6R Smart Thermostats are suitable for most water-based heating systems, including combination and system boilers, either gas or oil-fired. They can also be used as part of S-plan and Y-plan system. The T6R receiver module can be used with ON/OFF boilers and it has OpenTherm capabilities offering boiler modulation. Some boilers with modulation functions have restrictions on what connections will work and therefore we recommend contacting the boiler manufacturer.
Do I need WiFi to operate my thermostat? The thermostat will work perfectly without WiFi. It is not required for setup or programming. You will need internet connection to be able to remotely control your heating system. Honeywell Home's Connected Thermostats use a proprietary communication protocol that work on the 868Mhz band. This should not interfere with any other wireless devices. The T6 will work with any wireless 2.4 GHz router and is easy to connect to existing WiFi networks.
Installation
The T6R lets you do it yourself. Easy and fast to install, the Honeywell Home T6R offers many features to simplify setup. Before installing, turn off power for safety. If you are removing your old thermostat, note that T6R is wireless and need not be secured to the wall. Carefully review the wiring diagram included in your instruction manual.
FITTING THE RELAY BOX: This box contains connections for your power and boiler. Choose a suitable location near your boiler and use proper wall mountings for your wall materials.
SETTING UP THE T6R: Once your relay box is installed, you can choose where to place your wireless thermostat. Choose the appropriate plug. Place the thermostat on an even, horizontal surface and plug it in. The T6R thermostat should not be placed near draughts, in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.
SETUP & CONFIGURATION: Once installed, the Honeywell Home T6R features an intuitive and guided setup that can be accessed from the Honeywell Home app, or the thermostat itself. Follow the prompts to begin setting up your upgraded home temperature control system.
Apple HomeKit & Apple Watch
The T6R Smart Thermostat works with Apple HomeKit, so you can efficiently manage your smart home using Apple's voice assistant, Siri. You can take comfort knowing you can control your home comforts, now and in the future.
Control your T6R thermostat from your Apple Watch, with the Honeywell Home app, wherever you are. Interact with your thermostat quickly and easily from home or away, and control the temperature in your home, at any time.
(Note: Using Apple devices requires iOS 8.1 or later)
Amazon Alexa
Take your home comfort to the next level with Amazon Echo. The T6R Smart Thermostat works in perfect harmony with its cloud-based voice service, Alexa, so you can easily set the temperature, or turn the heat up or down using voice commands.
Google Home
Your T6R Smart Thermostat connects seamlessly to Google Home and its voice activated Google Assistant, so you can set the perfect temperature using simple voice commands. Just start with "Ok Google."
IFTTT
With IFTTT, you can automatically link and manage your T6R Smart Thermostat by creating simple Applets. These can be turned on and off, and link multiple smart devices, giving you flexibility and infinite possibilities.