Learn how to use and customize the ADC T40K Smart Thermostat HD, including changing its settings, scheduling and troubleshooting sensors.
Reference guide for the smart HD thermostat operations
Thermostat and display
Status LED
Reset Button
Settings menu
Current setpoint
Indoor temperature
Current mode
How do I change the temperature format?
Log in to the Alarm.com app.
Tap the menu (three horizontal lines) icon.
Tap
Account Management
.
Tap
System Information
.
Using the
Temperature Units
drop-down menu, select the desired temperature display unit.
Tap
Update
. Allow a few minutes for the temperature unit displayed on the thermostat to adjust.
How do I adjust the smart thermostat's heat and cool setpoint ranges?
Log in to the customer app.
Tap on the thermostat card.
Tap the gear icon.
Tap
Device Settings
.
In
Thermostat Lock
, tap the current value.
Use the
Heat Setpoint
slider to adjust the minimum and maximum target temperatures for heat mode.
Use the
Cool Setpoint
slider to adjust the minimum and maximum target temperatures for cool mode.
Tap
Apply
to save changes.
How do I create or edit a thermostat temperature alert notification?
Log in to the Alarm.com app.
Tap the menu (three horizontal lines) icon
Tap
Notifications
.
Tap the gear icon.
Tap the
+
icon
Tap to expand
Use A Template
.
Tap
Temperature Alert
.
Enter the name of the new notification.
In
When the device detects a temperature
, tap to select the temperature thresholds and use the drop-down menus to specify the high and low temperatures required to generate the alert.
In
For the selected devices
, tap to select the thermostats and/or temperature sensors to be notified about.
In
Recipients
, tap
Add
to add notification recipients.
Tap to select the desired recipients from the Address Book, or add an unlisted recipient by tapping
Add Contact
.
Tap
Close
.
Verify the notification is configured with the correct settings.
Tap
Save
.
My Z-Wave remote temperature sensor is in “malfunction” or offline mode. What should I do?
Activate the remote temperature sensor by either pressing the button or sliding the cover off of the sensor. The sensor's LED should illuminate.
Verify the remote temperature sensor has battery power. Replace the battery if needed.
After replacing the battery, repeat step 1.
If the device is still in "malfunction" or offline mode, please contact your service provider for further assistance.
How do I change the thermostat mode?
Log in to the Alarm.com app.
Tap
Thermostats
.
Tap
Mode
.
Tap to select the desired mode:
Tap
Select
.
How do I change the name of a thermostat?
Log in to the Alarm.com app.
Tap the menu (three horizontal lines) icon.
Tap
Manage Devices
.
In
Thermostats
, tap the three horizontal dots next to the thermostat.
Tap the pencil icon.
Enter the desired name for the device.
Tap
Ok
.
How do I edit a thermostat Schedule?
Log in to the Alarm.com app.
In the
Thermostats
card, tap
>
.
In
Thermostats
, tap
Schedule On
or
Schedule Off
.
In
Edit Basic Schedules
, tap
Edit
for Cool or Heat to edit the mode's schedule.
To change the thermostat Schedule Type and number of set point intervals:
Tap the gear icon.
To change the thermostat schedule view, in
Schedule Type
tap either
5-2 Day
to set a weekday and weekend schedule, or
7 Day
to manage daily schedules independently.
To change the number of set point intervals for each day, in
Number of Set Points
, tap
2
or
4
.
Tap
←
to return to the thermostat schedule.
To change the temperature setting (i.e., Away, Home, Sleep, Custom, etc.) an interval is set to, tap the
Temperature setting interval
and then tap the desired temperature setting to change it to.
If Custom is selected:
Tap the custom interval block to adjust its Custom temperature.
Tap the
Temperature arrows
to adjust the temperature settings for each temperature setting.
Tap
Done
.
To adjust the target temperature of a temperature setting (i.e., Away, Home, Sleep):
Tap a schedule interval block that is set to a temperature setting (i.e., Away, Home, Sleep).
Tap the
Temperature arrows
for the desired temperature setting(s) to adjust.
Tap
←
.
To change the time of the scheduled intervals:
Tap and hold the
Temperature setting
icon while dragging up or down to the desired time on the schedule.
Tap
Apply
to save your changes.
Repeat the steps to edit the other mode (i.e., Heat or Cool) or any other thermostats.
Note
: Copying a thermostat schedule can only be performed using the Alarm.com customer website.
How do I turn a thermostat schedule on or off?
Log in to the Alarm.com app.
Tap
Thermostats
.
Tap
Schedule
.
Tap
Off
or
On
.
Tap
Set
.
How do I enable or disable thermostat lock?
The Thermostat Lock option locks all physical control of the thermostat so that it can only be changed from a computer or mobile device. A partial lock allows setpoint changes, but prevents mode changes on the thermostat.
Log in to the Alarm.com app.
Tap
Thermostats
.
Tap the gear icon.
Tap
Device Settings
.
In
Thermostat Lock
, tap the current setting.
In the
Thermostat Lock
pop-up, tap to select the desired setting:
Tap
Apply
.
How do I view thermostat activity patterns?
Log in to the Alarm.com customer website.
In the
Thermostat
card, select
>
.
Select
Schedules
.
Select to expand
Activity Patterns
.
How do I create a thermostat fan schedule?
Thermostat Fan Schedules are used to automatically control the HVAC fan in your home to help save on energy costs while you are away and keep you comfortable while you are home or asleep.
Log in to the Alarm.com app.
Tap
Thermostats
.
Tap the "fan" icon.
Tap the desired duration that you would like the fan to run.
Tap
Select
.
How do I enable or disable a thermostat fire safety rule?
To prevent the circulation of smoke and poisonous gas or potential HVAC system damage, a thermostat Fire Safety rule automatically turns off the HVAC system if a fire or carbon monoxide alarm is reported.
Log in to the Alarm.com customer website.
Click
Automation
.
Click the toggle switch to enable or disable the
Fire Safety
rule for the thermostat.
Note
: If the thermostat is shut off using the Fire Safety rule, it will not be turned back on automatically after the smoke, fire or CO alarm clears. The thermostat will need to be manually adjusted back to the desired mode.
How do I change thermostat temperature swing settings?
The thermostat temperature swing is the number of degrees above (for cooling) and below (for heating) the target setpoint the HVAC system allows the temperature to fluctuate before cycling back on.
Example
: If the swing is set to three degrees, and the system is in Heat Mode with a setpoint of 24°C, the thermostat waits until the in-home temperature is 21°C before heating the home back to 24°C. This results in the thermostat running fewer but longer cycles, which is generally considered to be more energy-efficient than running frequent shorter cycles, as you would see with a swing of one degree or less.
Log in to the Alarm.com app.
Tap
Thermostats
.
Tap the gear icon.
Tap
Device Settings
.
In
Overshoot
, tap
+
or
-
to adjust the number of overshoot degrees.
Tap
Apply
.
How do I create a Sensor Left Open Energy Saver rule?
A Sensor Left Open Energy Saver rule can adjust a thermostat's setpoint or mode if a door, window or other sensor is left open for a specified duration.
Log in to the Alarm.com customer website.
Click
Automation
.
Find the
Sensor Left Open Energy Saver
rule, and click
Configure
.
In
When any of these sensors
, click to select which sensors the rule is applied to.
In
Is Left Open for this duration
, use the drop-down menus and click to select the thermostat actions for the rule.
To add notification recipients:
Click
Add
.
Click to select the desired recipients from the
Address Book
, or add an unlisted recipient by clicking
New
.
Click
Close
to add selected recipients.
Verify the notification is configured with the correct settings.
Click
Save
.
How do I use a temperature sensor with the thermostat?
Select one or more Temperature Sensors to directly control your HVAC system when there’s no thermostat schedule set. The HVAC system monitors the average temperature reported by the selected sensors and keeps the average steady at the target temperature.
Example
: If the nighttime target temperature is 20°C, and all bedroom Temperature Sensors are selected, then the average of temperature across the bedrooms are maintained at 20°C.
Log in to the Alarm.com customer website.
In the
Thermostat
card, click
Sensors
.
In
Sensors
, click to select the desired thermostat(s) and Temperature Sensor(s).
How to add Temperature Sensors to thermostat schedules
Make thermostat schedules even more precise by assigning one or more Temperature Sensors to the Temperature Presets.
Example
: Match the bedroom Temperature Sensor to the Sleep Preset, or the family room Temperature Sensor to the Home Preset. When you set up Temperature Sensors this way, the system can cool the right rooms in the house to the target temperature at the times they are in use.