Factory resetting the Genius Room Thermostat

When to factory reset a Genius Room Thermostat

You may need to reset a Genius Room Thermostat if you are swapping which Genius Hub the Genius Room Thermostat is included onto.

How to factory reset the Genius Room Thermostat

To factory reset a Genius Room Thermostat:

  • Remove the Genius Room Thermostat from the wall by sliding it up against the back plate.

  • Turn the device over, so you are looking at the back and remove one of the batteries.

  • Press and hold the top button and while doing so, re-insert the removed battery until the LED flashes red or comes on continuously (approx. 5 seconds). As you holding down the top button, all of the icons will appear on the screen briefly, before disappearing leaving only the backlight. Keep your finger on the button for a further 5 seconds.
  • Release the top button and the measured temperature should appear.
  • Remove one of the batteries, wait 10 seconds and refit the battery.
  • If you have successfully factory reset the thermostat, then when you press and release the top right LED button it will flash green quickly with an antenna flashing.

How to add the Genius Room Thermostat to a Genius Hub

The Genius Room Thermostat is now in a factory reset to default state, to add it back onto the system again go to the 'Doctor' on the app which is under the 'Main Menu'.

For more information see /wiki/spaces/HGRD/pages/2136411.