Factory resetting the Genius Room Thermostat (HI-WRT-D)

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Last updated: Jun 04, 2024
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When to factory reset a Wireless Room Thermostat

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

How to factory reset the Wireless Room Thermostat

To factory reset a Wireless Room Thermostat:

  • First, remove the Room Thermostat from its backplate using a flat bladed screwdriver and placing this in the cutout in the underside of the device, before levering the front away.

  • Turn the device over so the screen is facing away from you. Press & hold the 'chain' link button above the battery compartment for 20 seconds.




  • Turn the device over so you can see the screen 'RES' should be displayed.

  • The thermostat can now be refitted onto its backplate. Attach the Room Thermostat onto the backplate by aligning it at the top and rotating it down to meet at the bottom.

How to add the Wireless Room Thermostat to a Genius Hub

The Wireless 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/2139781.

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