Venstar SKYPORT9 Users Manual

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Wi-Fi Module Installation Instructions

OVERVIEW

This Wi-Fi module is intended to be installed in a compatible Explorer thermostat. Please consult Venstar.com for a complete

listing of compatible thermostats.

At minimum, the rst 4 tasks of the 5 below must be successfully completed to access your thermostat remotely from a browser.

The 5th step is optional, although highly recommended, and is only needed to access your thermostat from a compatible

mobile device using the Skyport app.

THE 5 TASKS ARE:

1. Installation of the module into a Explorer thermostat.

2. Connection to a local Wi-Fi access point with Internet access. This is made easy with the help of the

Venstar Congurator app. (Downloaded from your mobile device’s app store)

3. Creation of a Skyport account with conrmation of a Skyport Messenger generated verication email.

4. A 6-digit code obtained from the thermostat entered into a Skyport account.

5. Download and install the Venstar Skyport app on your mobile device from your device’s app store.

INSTALLATION OF THE MODULE

1. Separate the front housing from the backplate of the thermostat.

Front Housing

2. Install the Wi-Fi module as shown onto the printed circuit board.

Backplate

Finger Pull Areas

3. Carefully press the front housing with installed
WiFi module back on to the backplate.

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WI-FI SETUP

The Wi-Fi module must be installed and recognized by the thermostat before starting the Wi-Fi setup. If just the
dot of the (Wi-Fi symbol) is present on the display, then the thermostat recognizes that the Wi-Fi module is
installed. After a successful connection to a local access point is completed, the entire Wi-Fi symbol appears

on the display. This Wi-Fi module requires the Venstar Congurator App for setup. Please go to
your mobile device’s App Store and download the Venstar Congurator App.
Then follow the steps below.

1. Open the Venstar Congurator App on your mobile device.
a. Select “Setup Wi-Fi” on the Congurator App.

2. Press the Accessory Setup button on the thermostat
to enter Wi-Fi or Skyport setup.

3. Press the Cooler button on the thermostat to congure
Wi-Fi settings.

4. Press “Continue” on the Congurator App then leave the

Venstar Congurator App on your mobile device and

go to the settings of your mobile device.

a. Select Wi-Fi.
b. Select “THERMOSTAT-xxxx” from the list.
c. Enter the password: “123456789” on your mobile device

for the thermostat.

d. When the mobile device is associated to the thermostat return

to the Venstar Congurator App and select “Continue”.

5. Select the access point of your building or home displayed on
your mobile device. Your thermostat will communicate through

this access point.

6. Enter your password for this access point and select “Done”

in the upper right corner to accept your password

7. Press “Continue” in the lower right corner to complete the setup.

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SETUP

Congurator

app icon

WiFi symbol

When completed, the scrolling display of the thermostat will conrm successful
Wi-Fi connection in addition the full Wi-Fi symbol will appear on the display.

SKYPORT SETUP

Although there is more than one way to create a Skyport account, the steps below illustrate account creation from a browser.
To create a Skyport account a thermostat must be joined to the account.

1. Open your browser to: http://venstar.skyportcloud.com

2. Select “Create Account Now”.

3. Follow onscreen directions to create an account and add a thermostat to the Skyport account.

If the thermostat is connected to the local Wi-Fi access point but not yet joined to a Skyport account, you may join the thermostat
to an account by doing the following:

1. Log in to your Skyport account.

2. Select the “Location” you want to add a thermostat into.

3. Select the “Thermostat tab”.

4. Select “+ Add Thermostat”. A screen will ‘pop-up’ asking for a six digit code.

5. Press the Accessory Setup button on the thermostat.

6. Press the Warmer button on the thermostat.

7. A six digit code will appear on the thermostat’s display.

8. Enter the six digit code into your Skyport account.