Honeywell RTH9585WF Touchscreen Thermostat
Quick Start Guide
Smart Color Touchscreen Programmable Thermostat
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Welcome
Getting set up and ready is simple. Read before installing your Honeywell RTH9585WF thermostat.
- Install your smart thermostat.
- Connect your home Wi-Fi thermostat network.
- Register online for remote thermostat access.
Before you begin
View the installation video at wifithermostat.com support
You will need your camera to take a picture of your old wire connections.
Looking for other Honeywell AC or thermostat manuals? Check out the Honeywell MN1CFS8 Portable AC Manual or the Honeywell RTH2410 Thermostat Guide.
You will also need
- Small screw driver
- Pen
- Your home Wi-Fi
network password
- Install your thermostat
Switch OFF the power to your heating/cooling system. Important! To protect your equipment, switch the owner to your heating/cooling system at the breaker box or the system switch. Confirm power is OFF. Try to turn on the heating/ cooling equipment by changing the temperature on your old thermostat. Your power is OFF if your system does not
This thermostat works with common 24-volt systems such as forced air, hydronic, heat pump, oil, gas, and electric. It will not work with millivolt systems, such as a gas fireplace, or with 120/240-volt systems such as baseboard electric heat.
Remove the LD thermostat faceplate and leave the wires connected. Take a picture of the wire connections for later reference. If no wire is connected to a terminal labeled C or no C terminal exists on the old thermostat, view the Alternate Wiring videos at wifithermostat.com/videos. Important! A C wire is required and is the power source for your thermostat. Without a C wire, your thermostat will not power up.
If you have an older thermostat with a sealed mercury tube, see the warning page for proper disposal instructions.
Label wires
Do not label by wire color. Use the supplied sticky tags to label each wire as you disconnect it. Label wires according to old thermostat terminal designations, not by wire color.
Note: If no tag matches a terminal designation, write the appropriate letter on a blank sticky tag.
Remove wallplate
Remove the old wallplate from the wall after all wires are labeled and disconnected.
Mount wallplate for thermostat Mount your new wallplate using screws and anchors included with the thermostat. If necessary:
- Drill 3/16-in holes for drywall
- Drill 7/32-in holes for plaster
Note: You may be able to use your existing wall anchors. Hold the wallplate up to the existing anchors to check for alignment.
Electrical Ratings
Terminal Voltage (50/60Hz) Max. Current Rating
- W-O/B 20-30 Vac 1.0 A
- W2 (Aux/E) 20-30 Vac 1.0 A
- Y Cooling 20-30 Vac 1.0 A
- Y2 Cooling 20-30 Vac 1.0 A
- G Fan 20-30 Vac 0.5 A
Connect wires. Important! A C wire connection is required and is the thermostat power source. Without a C wire, your Honeywell smart thermostat will not power up. See the C Wire Addendum document for more information. View the Alternate Wiring video at Honeywell thermostat support.
Starting with the C Wire, match the sticky tag on the wire to the terminal labels.
1.6b Straighten the wire and gently slide it into the terminal hole until it clicks into place. (If you need to remove a wire, use a pen tip to press the terminal release and then pull the wire out.) Note: Refer to the wiring picture you took in Step.
Tip: To make it easier to slide the wire into place, use a pen tip to hold down the terminal release.
Note: The thermostat wiring for your application might be different than the wiring shown below.
Don’t match or have a heat pump system? See User Guide.
In the image on the right, check the box next to each connection. You will use this checklist in Step Verify wire is firmly secured by gently pulling on the wire. Repeat steps a–d for all other wires. f Push any excess wire back into the wall opening after all wires are installed. Note: The L terminal on the lower right is used only for Heat Pump systems. Note: If the old thermostat for the Heat Pump System has separate wires on Aux and E, use a wire nut to attach both wires to a separate wire. Slide this third wire into the W2-Aux/E terminal.
Don’t match or have a heat pump system? See User Guide.
Attach the thermostat to the wallplate. Align the thermostat with the wallplate and snap into place.
Before you begin M34498A 1.8 Switch heating/cooling system.
Important!
1.8a Verify that the C wire connection is secure at the thermostat and the HVAC system wiring.
1.8b Make sure the heating and cooling system panel is firmly secured.
1.8c Switch power back ON for your smart thermostat system at the breaker box or its power switch.
Select setu. Before connecting to your Wi-Fi network, you need to set initial thermostat options to define your heating/cooling system:
- Language
- Home or business
Follow prompts on the screen to select appropriate options.
Touch the language you want the thermostat to display, then touch Next. 1.9b Select Home or Business application, then touch Next.
Touch Next or name the thermostat location—touch THERMOSTAT and follow the rest of the instructions
Select what your thermostat will control and Honeywell RTH9585WF touch Next. Select your system type and touch Next. The system type determines other selections for completing the initial setup. Use the checklist from Step 1.6 when making selections. 1.9f Touch Next after making selections on each screen. Touch Done on the last screen. The thermostat displays an option to connect to your Wi-Fi network.
Connect to your Wi-Fi network.
Connect to the Wi-Fi network. After touching Done on the final screen of the initial setup, the Honeywell RTH9585WF Wi-Fi thermostat displays an option to connect to your home wireless network. Touch Yes to connect the thermostat to your Wi-Fi network. The screen displays the message “Honeywell RTH9585WF smart thermostat searching for wireless networks. Please wait…” after which it displays a list of all available networks it can find. Note: If you cannot complete this step now, touch I’ll do it later. The thermostat will display the home screen. Complete this process by selecting MENU > Wi-Fi Setup. Continue with Step.
Touch the name of the network you want to use. Honeywell RTH9585WF The thermostat displays a password page. Using the keyboard, touch the characters that spell out your home network password. Touch Done. The thermostat displays “Connecting to your network. Please wait…” then shows a “Connection Successful” screen. Note: If your home network is not shown on the list, touch Rescan, Touch OK to display the registration information screen.
If you’re setting up another thermostat model, see the Honeywell RTH8500 Thermostat Guide.
Getting Help
If you get stuck… At any point in the Wi-Fi connection process, restart the thermostat by removing the thermostat from the wallplate, waiting for 5 seconds, and snapping it back into place. From the home screen, touch SETTINGS > Wi-Fi Setup > Choose a Network. Continue with Step. Need more help? Find additional information in the User Guide.
Register online for remote access.
To register your thermostat, follow the instructions on Step 3.1.
Note: The Register Online screen remains active until you complete registration and/or touch Done.
Note: If you touch Done before you register online, your home screen displays an orange alert button telling you to register. Touching that button displays Honeywell RTH9585WF registration information and an option to snooze the task.
To view and set your thermostat remotely, you must have a Total Connect Comfort account. Follow the instructions below. View the Thermostat Registration video at honeywellhome.com/wifi-thermostat. Open the Total Connect Comfort website. Go to www.mytotalconnectcomfort.com
Register your thermostat. After you are logged in to Honeywell RTH9585WF your Total Connect Comfort account, register your thermostat. Follow the instructions on the screen. After adding your thermostat location, you must enter your thermostat’s unique identifiers:
- MAC ID
- MAC CRC
Note: The IDs are not case sensitive. Notice that when the thermostat is successfully registered, the Total Connect Comfort registration screen will display a SUCCESS message. You can now control your thermostat from anywhere through your laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
Total Connect Comfort free app is available for Apple® Honeywell RTH9585WF iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod touch®devices at iTunes® or at Google Play® for all Android™ devices. This thermostat works with common 24-volt systems such as forced air, hydronic, heat pump, oil, gas, and electric. It will not work with millivolt systems, such as a gas fireplace, or with 120240-volt systems such as baseboard electric heat. MERCURY NOTICE: Do not place your old thermostat in the trash if it contains mercury in a sealed tube.
Contact the Thermostat Recycling Corporation at www.thermostat-recycle.org or 1-800-238-8192 for information on how and where to properly and safely dispose of your old thermostat. NOTICE: To avoid possible compressor damage, do not run the air conditioner if the outside temperature drops below 50°F (10°C). Need help? Visit honeywellhome.com/wifi-thermostat or call 1-855-733-5465 for assistance before returning the thermostat to the store.
Having Wi-Fi or touchscreen setup issues? The Honeywell TH9320WF Thermostat Installation Guide and Honeywell T9 Smart Sensor Instructions can help with related models.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the Honeywell RTH9585WF thermostat?
The Honeywell RTH9585WF is a smart color touchscreen thermostat that lets you control your home heating and cooling.
Q2. Does the Honeywell RTH9585WF work with Wi-Fi?
Yes. It connects to your Wi-Fi so you can control it with your phone, tablet, or computer.
Q3. Do I need a C wire for the Honeywell RTH9585WF?
Yes. A C wire is required to power the thermostat. Without it, the unit will not work.
Q4. Can I use the Honeywell RTH9585WF without Wi-Fi?
Yes. You can still use it to control your heating and cooling system even if Wi-Fi is not connected.
Q5. How do I connect the Honeywell RTH9585WF to Wi-Fi?
Go to MENU > Wi-Fi Setup on the thermostat screen. Select your home Wi-Fi, enter your password, and connect.
Q6. Does the Honeywell RTH9585WF work with Alexa or Google Assistant?
Yes. It works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and other smart home systems.
Q7. Can I program a schedule on the Honeywell RTH9585WF?
Yes. You can set daily or weekly schedules directly on the thermostat or through the app.
Q8. How do I register my Honeywell RTH9585WF thermostat?
Go to mytotalconnectcomfort.com, create an account, and enter the MAC ID and MAC CRC from your thermostat.
Q9. What should I do if my Honeywell RTH9585WF won’t connect to Wi-Fi?
Restart the thermostat, check your Wi-Fi password, or move the router closer. If needed, reset Wi-Fi in SETTINGS.
Q10. Does the Honeywell RTH9585WF work with all HVAC systems?
It works with most 24-volt heating and cooling systems. It does not work with millivolt or 120/240-volt systems.
Q11. Can I install the Honeywell RTH9585WF myself?
Yes. Most homeowners can install it with simple tools. Just turn off power, label wires, and follow the manual.
Q12. Where can I download the Honeywell RTH9585WF manual?
You can find the full user guide on HoneywellHome.com or the support page for Wi-Fi thermostats.
