Honeywell Lyric User manual

Quick Install Guide

Getting Started
This guide will walk you through the following steps:
• Remove your old thermostat
• Record existing wiring & disconnect
• Attach your new Lyric thermostat
You can use this guide to remove your old thermostat
and mount your new one.
You will need the Lyric app to complete setup.
Compatibility
• The Lyric thermostat works with common 24 volt systems
such as forced air, hydronic, heat pump, oil, gas and
electric.
• Does not work with electric baseboard heat (120/240V).
Need help?
• Web: lyric.honeywell.com
• Email: [e-mail]
• Social: Twitter, Facebook, & Google+
• Phone: [phone]

Included in your box:
Thermostat
Ballpoint Pen
Phillips Screwdriver
Wi-Fi Password
Small Flathead Screwdriver
Needle-Nose Pliers
Wire Stripper
Wallplate
Mounting Screws
Trim Ring
You will need:
You may also need:

SCREEN 14: TURN OFF POWER
Turn OFF power
Important! To protect yourself
and your equipment, turn OFF
the power at the breaker box or
switch that controls your heating/
cooling system.
Make sure the power is OFF
Try turning ON your heating/
cooling system by changing the
temperature. If you can’t get the
system to turn ON in 5 minutes,
you’ll know the power is OFF.
OR
Breaker Box
Switch
Take the faceplate o your
old thermostat
On most thermostats, you can
take o the faceplate by grasping
and gently pulling or popping it
o. Some thermostats may have
screws, buttons, or clasps holding
the faceplate on.
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SCREEN 14: TURN OFF POWER
Take a picture of how your
wiring looks right now
This picture will come in handy
when you’re installing your new
Lyric thermostat.

Make sure there are no
120/240V wires
Do you have thick black wires
with wire nuts? Is your thermostat
120V or higher? If yes, you have a
line voltage system, and the Lyric
thermostat will not work.
For more thermostat options,
please visit: wifithermostat.com
Record any jumpers
& R-wire configuration
A jumper is a connector between two terminals. Do not use any jumpers with
Lyric, they’re not needed. Record any jumpers:
Check the box that applies to you. You will need this information in Step 9:
A I only have one R-wire and it is
connected to the R or RC or RH
terminal
BI have one wire connected to R
and one wire connected to RC
R
W
Y
G
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RC
R
RC
R
Jumper
Wire Nuts
Thick Black Wires

Record existing wires & disconnect
Use the space below to record the color of the wires that are plugged into the
terminals of your old thermostat wallplate.
Note: You will need to refer to this information in Steps 9 and 10.
Common Uncommon
Tip: You can also use the wiring guide in the Lyric app to create a diagram of how
to wire your new wallplate.
If you have uncommon wiring, visit the Honeywell Wiring support page for
instructions on setting up your Lyric thermostat with unique wiring:
lyric.honeywell.com/wiring
Select Old
Terminal
Add
Wire Color
F
H
P
T
U
V/VR
W3
Select Old
Terminal
Add
Wire Color
AUX
B
C
E
G
HUM
K
L
O/B
O
R
Select Old
Terminal
Add
Wire Color
RC
RH
U
U1
U2
VNT
W
W2
Y
Y2
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Optional: Attach the trim ring
to your wallplate
Attach your optional trim ring to
the wallplate by snapping the two
together.
Disconnect wires & remove
the old thermostat’s wallplate
Make sure the power is OFF.
Tip: To prevent wires from falling
back into the wall, wrap the wires
around your ballpoint pen.
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Trim Ring
Wallplate

Set R slider tab
If you selected Option A in Step 5,
keep the slider tab in the R position
and insert your R or RC or RH wire
into the R terminal.
If you selected Option B in Step 5,
move the slider tab to the R & RC
position and insert your R wire into
the R terminal and RC into the RC
terminal.
Not to scale
Tip: Make sure at least 3/8” of the
wire is exposed.
Tip: You can use a needle-nose
pliers to push the wires gently into
the terminals all the way.
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3/8”
Bundle and insert wires
through the wallplate
Gather your wires together and
guide them through the hole on
the back of the wallplate.
Do not remove the clear, rubber
wire holder.
Wall
Rubber
Wire Holder

Connect wires
Connect the remaining wires
according to terminals you
recorded in Step 5.
Confirm the wires are firmly
attached by gently tugging on
them.
Tip: You can use a ballpoint pen
to release misplaced wires by
pushing down on the terminals.
Mount the wallplate
Mount the wallplate for your Lyric
thermostat using the provided
screws. Make sure the wallplate
is level by keeping the bubble
between the two lines.
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Terminals

SCREEN 28: TURN ON POWER
Turn your power ON
Turn ON the power at the breaker
box or switch that controls your
heating/cooling system.
Congratulations! You’ve
successfully installed your Lyric
thermostat.
OR
Breaker Box
Switch
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Attach your Lyric thermostat
Align your Lyric thermostat onto the wallplate and firmly snap it into place. The
thermostat will glow and pulse for up to 3 minutes while it starts up.
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SCREEN 28: TURN ON POWER

Download the app
To configure your new thermostat and finish setup, download the app by
searching for Honeywell Lyric in the App Store or Google Play.
After downloading, follow the instructions in the app and skip the install step.
Caution: Your Lyric thermostat will not control your heating/cooling system until
you finish setup in the Lyric app.
Need help troubleshooting? Visit lyric.honeywell.com/support/troubleshooting
Lyric
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Automation and Control Solutions
Honeywell International Inc.
1985 Douglas Drive North
Golden Valley, MN 55422
lyric.honeywell.com
1-800-633-3991 12/18/14