If you’re planning a vacation or leaving your home for an extended period, activating Vacation Mode on your Ecobee smart thermostat is a great way to save energy. This mode automatically reduces your energy consumption while you’re away but ensures your home is comfortable when you return. Here’s a comprehensive guide on setting up and customizing Vacation Mode on your Ecobee thermostat.
Setting Up Vacation Mode
You can set up Vacation Mode either directly on your Ecobee smart thermostat or through the Ecobee mobile app. To do so on the thermostat, navigate to the menu and select ‘Vacation Mode’. Choose ‘Create New Vacation Schedule’ and enter your departure and return dates and times. You can then set your desired temperatures and other settings within the menu. Finally, press ‘Save’ to finalize the process.
If you prefer the mobile app, open the Ecobee app and access the menu. Select ‘Vacation Mode’ and you’ll see the option to create a new vacation schedule. You can then edit your return and departure dates as described above.
Editing or Canceling Vacation Mode
If your travel plans change, Ecobee provides a convenient way to modify your Vacation Mode settings. On the mobile app, select ‘Vacation Mode’, and then choose the specific vacation you need to edit. You can then adjust all settings, including dates and temperatures, and press ‘Save’ to apply the changes. Alternatively, you can edit Vacation Mode directly from your thermostat by navigating to the menu and finding the ‘Vacation Mode’ section.
To cancel a vacation schedule, you must use the mobile app. Go to ‘Vacation Mode’, select the vacation you wish to cancel, and press ‘Delete’ to remove it from your thermostat’s schedule.
