Johnson Controls KONO3 User Manual

Smart

THERMOSTAT

Installaon Manual

Thanks for inving KONOTM into your home. The setup process is easy.

All you need to do is follow these simple steps and you’ll be on your

way to saving energy and making your home even more comfortable.

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LUX Products oers installaon and product videos

Please visit LuxProducts.com/videos or visit our YouTube channel
LUX Products Corporaon. To contact LUX Technical Support please call

856.234.8803.

Para ver estas instrucciones en español, por favor visite
LuxProducts.com/KONOmanualsSP

What’s in the box?

1. START HERE

KONO Smart

Screws Wall Anchors

LUX Power Bridge

TM

Trim Plate

Wiring Labels

Tools Needed

Drill Oponal: Wire Stripper SmartphonePhillips Screwdriver

Table of Contents

1. Start Here ......................................................................................2-6

2. Installing with a C-Wire................................................................7-10

3. Installing without a C-Wire ........................................................ 11-14

4. Connecng to the Network .......................................................15-19

5. Appendix....................................................................................20-23

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Press the knob when the thermostat is idle to
view the menu. Rotate the knob to select an

opon and press again to conrm.

System Mode

Fan Mode

Run Schedule

Installaon
Sengs

Network

Connecon

System

Preparing

For more informaon about

installaon sengs, please visit

LuxProducts.com/KONOmanual

Behind KONO’s Décor-snapTM cover you will see a small, removable
“quick guide” to installaon and an icon-key label. The icons represent
the display icons of your KONO Smart. You will also nd important
informaon for HomeKitTM and WiFi setup.

This manual is a comprehensive guide to installaon and wiring.

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1. START HERE

Step 1.1: Download the LUX Products App to your mobile device and
create an account.

Step 1.2: Now set your phone aside and turn o the power
at the circuit breaker to both your heang and cooling
systems before performing any wiring.

Step 1.3: Conrm that your heang and cooling system is powered
down by changing the temperature on your thermostat.
Hint: Your system should not make any noise and you should not feel
any air exing your vents.

Step 1.4: Remove the front of your old thermostat
from its base. If you see thick black wires, wire
nuts, or any labels that say 120-240VAC or High
Voltage, your system is not compable with KONO
Smart. Please call LUX Technical Support at

856.234.8803 before proceeding with your
installaon. If you do not see any high voltage labels
or wires, you can connue with your installaon.

HIGH

VOLTAGE

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Step 1.5: Use the included wire labels to mark which wire is connected
to each terminal in your old thermostat. Take a picture of your current
wiring layout – it may be helpful to reference this picture later.

Step 1.6: Conrm if you have a C-Wire. If you do, please turn to the
next page. If you do not, please skip ahead to page 11.

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INSTALLATION WITH

STOP

C-WIRE2.

Installing with a C-wire

Before starng

Turn o the power at the circuit breaker to
both your heang and cooling systems before
performing any wiring. You will not need the
included LUX Power Bridge.

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Installaon with C-wire

Step 2.1: Idenfy your system conguraon (see wiring diagrams in
appendix). Potenal conguraons include:

• Convenonal 1H/1C (Y, G, W, R, C)

• Convenonal 2H/1C (Y, G, W, W2, R, C)

• Heat Pump Single-Stage (Y, G, R, O/B, C)

• Heat Pump with auxiliary heat or dual fuel (Y, G, R, O/B, W, C)
If you have only one R wire, please use the RH terminal. If you have a
dierent conguraon other than what is listed above, please call LUX
Technical Support for help with your installaon.

Step 2.2: Remove each wire from its terminal – make sure that they
don’t fall down back into the wall.

Step 2.3: Remove the mounng screws from the base of the old
thermostat. Remove the base from the wall.

Step 2.4: If you would like to use the trim plate or wall anchors,
you can install them now.

Step 2.5: Separate KONO Smart from its
base. Pull the wires from your wall through
the center hole of the KONO Smart base.
Secure the base to the wall using the
included mounng hardware.

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INSTALLATION WITH

C-WIRE2.

Opon 1 - Convenonal (furnace) Systems:

Step 2.6f: Following the terminal labels
marked “Convenonal” on the thermostat
base, press the lever and insert each
labeled wire into the top hole of the
corresponding terminal.

Step 2.7f: If you have both an RC and RH wire present, then remove the
red cap next to the reset buon. You can now skip ahead to step 2.8.

Opon 2 - Heat Pump Systems:

Step 2.6hp: Following the terminal labels
marked “Heat Pump” on the thermostat base
and referencing your wiring photo, press the
lever and insert each labeled wire into the top
hole of the corresponding terminal.

If your old thermostat did not have a W1 wire but did have a W2 wire,
please insert the W2 wire into the W1 terminal.

Step 2.7hp: If you have both an O wire and a B wire
(i.e. in a Trane system), please install the B wire to the “C” terminal.

For more detailed direcons, please see the wiring diagrams in the
appendix or call LUX Technical Support.

CONVENTIONAL C W1 W2

HEAT PUMP C W1 OB
POWER BRIDGE 1 4 2

CONVENTIONAL C W1 W2

HEAT PUMP C W1 OB

POWER BRIDGE 1 4 2

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Installaon with C-wire

Step 2.8:

Securely fasten KONO Smart onto its base. Once it has clicked

into place, return power to your heang and cooling system.

Step 2.9: Aer your thermostat powers up, you are ready to congure
KONO Smart for your heang and cooling system and connect to a
wireless network.

Please skip ahead to the “Connecng to the Network” secon of this
manual on page 15.

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STOP

INSTALLATION WITHOUT

C-WIRE3.

Installing without a C-Wire

Using the Included LUX Power Bridge

1. Install and wire

your KONO

2. Install LUX Power Bridge

at your furnace

For installaon without C-wire,

you will need to access your furnace.

Before starng

Turn o the power at the circuit breaker to
both your heang and cooling systems before
performing any wiring.

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Installaon without C-wire

Hint: helpful videos showing how to wire a thermostat with the LUX
Power Bridge are available at LuxProducts.com/videos

Step 3.1: Starng at your thermostat, conrm that you have one of the
system conguraons listed below:

• Convenonal 1H/1C (Y, G, W, R)

• Convenonal 2H/1C (Y, G, W1, W2, R)
If you have a dierent conguraon other than what is listed above,
please call LUX Technical Support for help with your installaon.

Step 3.2: Remove each wire from its terminal – make sure that they do
not fall down back into the wall.

Step 3.3: Remove the mounng screws from the base of the old
thermostat. Remove the base from the wall.

Step 3.4: If you would like to use the trim plate or wall anchors, you can
install them now.

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INSTALLATION WITHOUT

C-WIRE3.

Step 3.5: Separate KONO Smart from its base.
Pull the wires from your wall through the center
hole of the KONO Smart base. Secure the base to
the wall using the included mounng hardware.

Step 3.6: Following the terminal labels marked
“Power Bridge” on the thermostat base,
press the lever and insert each labeled wire
into the top hole of the corresponding
terminal. Connect as follows:

• Y Wire  Terminal 1

• W Wire  Terminal 2

• R Wire  Terminal 3

• G Wire  Terminal 4

Step 3.7: Securely fasten KONO Smart
onto its base.

Step 3.8: Go to your furnace – remove the door
or panel and locate your control board or transformer. In most cases,
there should be four wires running from the furnace to your thermostat
– Y, G, W, and R. If you have addional wires, leave them as is.

CONVENTIONAL C W1 W2
HEAT PUMP C W1 OB

POWER BRIDGE 1 4 2

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Step 3.9: i) Matching the leers, label the wires connected to your

Y G W R C

1(Y)

4(G)

2(W)

3(R)

Y G W R C

1(Y)

4(G)

2(W)

3(R)

C

Y G W R C

1(Y)

4(G)

2(W)

3(R)

C

furnace with the included white Power Bridge wire

labels. Take a picture of the wiring at your control board.

ii) Disconnect these wires from the control board.
iii) Open the Power Bridge and insert each of your old wires

into the corresponding numbered terminals in the Power

Bridge.

iv) Finally, insert the Power Bridge wires (with the colored

labels) into the corresponding terminals on your furnace

control board.

i) ii) iii) iv)

Furnace Furnace Furnace

4(G)

Y G W R C

1(Y)

Y G W R C

1(Y)

2(W)

4(G)

3(R)

C

3(R)

2(W)

4(G)

1(Y)

3(R)

2(W)

4(G)

1(Y)

Y G W R C

1(Y)

2(W)

4(G)

C

3(R)

Step 3.10: Secure the LUX Power Bridge to your furnace. If you had to
remove a panel or door to access your control panel, replace it now.

Step 3.11: Return power to your heang and cooling system. If your
system, including your thermostat, does not power up please call LUX
Technical Support.

Aer KONO Smart powers up, you are ready to congure it for your
heang and cooling system and connect to a wireless network.

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CONNECTING TO THE

NETWORK4.

Connecng to the Network

Step 4.1: Aer your thermostat powers up, it will guide you through the
inial system conguraon. Use the knob to change opons and press
the knob to conrm your selecon.

First you will need to set your system type

(F) for Furnace or Boiler (HP) for Heat Pump

then then

Set the fan type to Gas

(most common), Electric

(for systems without gas or oil),

or Boiler (no fan)

Note: For advanced sengs please visit LuxProducts.com/KONOmanual
or call LUX Technical Support.

Step 4.2: Aer conrming your system
sengs, KONO Smart will ask if you
would like to connect to the network.
Select “ON” to begin connecon or
“OFF” to connect later. If you wish to
connect, please make sure that you have downloaded the LUX Products
App to your smartphone and created an account.

Set the valve type to O or B –

look at the photo of your wiring

to see which you have

Hint: If you are having trouble, please see our instruconal video at
LuxProducts.com/videos

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Step 4.3: Aer selecng “ON”, KONO

Font a nd font s ize is Ar ial 5pt .

KONO3

DDMMYYV

Example

QR-CODE INFORMATION

Smart will display “01”. You will then
need to select “iOS” if you are using an
Apple® device or “And” if you are using
an Android® device.

Step 4.4: Aer selecng “iOS” or “And”,
your thermostat will display a large
“02”, then “03”. Remove your Décor­snapTM cover.

Press the knob when the thermostat is idle to
view the menu. Rotate the knob to select an

System Mode

Fan Mode

Run Schedule

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COOL
ON

123-45-678

WIFI Name:
LUX KONO-1a-24

WIFI Password:

KONO3
260517A

12345678

HomeKit

Code

Android

WiFi Code

Network

System
Preparing

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CONNECTING TO THE

NETWORK4.

iOS® (iPhone® or iPad®)

Open your LUX App, tap the + icon to add a new accessory, then select
the accessory ID that starts with LUX KONO to start the connecon
process.

Follow the instrucons in the App.

If you need to cancel the joining process at any me, simply press and
hold the knob for 5 seconds.

Locate your accessory’s HomeKit Code under the Décor-snap cover.
When prompted, use your iPhone or iPad’s camera to scan the code.

Aer the App scans the code, your App and thermostat will handle the
remaining steps in the connecon process.

COOL
ON

When you see the thermostat’s idle screen, it
means you are connected. You can now replace the
Décor-snap cover.

To control this HomeKit-enabled accessory, iOS 10.3 or later is
recommended.

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ANDROID®

Open your LUX App, tap the + icon to
add a new thermostat. When prompted
by the LUX App, please use your phone’s
WiFi sengs to join your LUX KONO’s WiFi
network. The network name and password
can be found under the Décor-snap cover.

Aer connecng your thermostat to the
network, please return to the App and
select your home WiFi network from the
list and enter your password.

Please make sure your phone reconnects to your home WiFi network
and then return to the LUX App. From this point your thermostat and
App will handle the remaining steps in the connecon process.

COOL
ON

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When you see the thermostat’s home screen, it
means you are connected. You can now replace the
Décor-snap cover.

CONNECTING TO THE

NETWORK4.

Congratulaons!

Installaon is complete and your KONO is ready to go. Now let’s save
some energy and make your home more comfortable.

Personalize your KONO Smart.

It’s more than a thermostat, it’s décor! Match KONO to your style by
simply changing the Décor-snap cover. Check out our wide variety of
designer colors and nishes at LUXProducts.com/shopcovers.

Hibiscus

Red

Sea

Green

Deep

Blue

Midnight

Black

Wood

Grain

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Convenonal System With C-Wire Wiring Diagram

Heat Pump

Convenonal

C

Transformer

C

Power Bridge

1

4

W1

O/B

G

Y1

RC

RH

2

Thermostat

3

Furnace

HEAT (STAGE 1)

HEAT (STAGE 2)

FAN

COOL

W1

W2

G

Y1

RC

RH

Notes:

• The W2 terminal is used for 2 stage heang systems only

• If you have both an RH and RC wire, please remove the red cap from the back of

the thermostat

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Heat Pump System With C-Wire Wiring Diagram

Convenonal

C

Transformer

C

Heat Pump

APPENDIX5.

Power Bridge

1

4

W1

O/B

G

Y1

RC

RH

2

Thermostat

3

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AUX / EMER Heat

CHANGEOVER VALVE

FAN

W1

W2

G

Heat Pump

COOL

Notes:

• The W1 terminal is used for Auxiliary/Emergency heat or on Dual Fuel systems

Y1

RC

RH

LUX Power Bridge Wiring Diagram

Thermostat

LUX Power Bridge

COOL

FAN

HEAT (STG 1)

TRANSFORMER

Furnace

COMMON

Y

G

W

R

C

Heat Pump

Convenonal

1(Y)

1

2(W)

2

3(R)

3

4(G)

4

C

W1

W2

G

Y1

W1

O/B

G

Y1

C

Power Bridge

1

4

2

HEAT STG2

Notes:

• If you have a heat pump or dual transformer system, please call LUX Tech support.

• If you have any wires on your furnace not shown here, please leave them as is.

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RC

RH

RC

RH

3

APPENDIX5.

Apple HomeKit™

Use of the Works with Apple HomeKit logo means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect

regulatory standards.
Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. HomeKit is a trademark of Apple Inc.

FCC Part 15C

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Industry Canada Regulatory Informaon

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.

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