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starflyte1 06-15-2023 02:00 PM

Ecobee smart thermostat, Yale smart door lock, Ring doorbell help
 
I need help setting up Ring doorbell, Yale smartdoor lock and Ecobee smart thermostat.

All are installed, just need setup.

Would appreciate someone to set each up. It is very frustrating,
and so above my DIY capabilities.

Of coarse, I will pay for help.

Thank you!

firefighter4u 06-15-2023 02:08 PM

I'm not much help specifically, but have you tried Youtube? I wouldn't make it through life without it! haha

Michael G. 06-15-2023 02:33 PM

We have a Ecobee smart thermostat and use it in the holding setting.
You turn it on.
You turn it off.
You raise the temperature
You lower the temperature

Easy
Peasy

villagetinker 06-15-2023 03:37 PM

The ring door bell REQUIRES you to install an app on your cell phone to complete the setup, there is no way around this, and the print is so small on the instruction manual I needed to use the copier to enlarge it 200%.

Babubhat 06-15-2023 04:37 PM

Page 9

https://data2.manualslib.com/pdf4/82...ca059e2cc1c7ff

FenneyFanatic 06-16-2023 07:39 AM

I used the Geek Squad from Best Buy in Lady Lake..

Velvet 06-16-2023 08:28 AM

A wired in Ring doorbell can be a bit tricky, I needed the transformer replaced and although I do a some DIY I don’t do electrical work usually.

I second Geek squad from Best Buy. They did a lot of good work for me in the past.

retiredguy123 06-16-2023 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2226969)
A wired in Ring doorbell can be a bit tricky, I needed the transformer replaced and although I do a some DIY I don’t do electrical work usually.

I second Geek squad from Best Buy. They did a lot of good work for me in the past.

I removed the old doorbell and connected the 2 low voltage wires to the Ring doorbell. The Ring doorbell operates the old door chime and the Ring chime, and the low voltage current keeps the Ring battery charged. You need the Ring app and an annual subscription (about $36 per year) to view past video events.
Without a subscription, you can only view the live camera.

asianthree 06-16-2023 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael G. (Post 2226770)
We have a Ecobee smart thermostat and use it in the holding setting.
You turn it on.
You turn it off.
You raise the temperature
You lower the temperature

Easy
Peasy

You can add the app to apple or android device. Program as many zone settings as you need, as well as temperature settings for each. Can control sitting on your lanai, or anywhere in the world.

Will give you insight on your usage, and how your system is working. The humidity in your home. With alerts on temp setting too high or low.

It called a smart system for a reason, no reason to spend money on one if one is just going to turn on/off temp up/down, a dial stat for $10 can do just that.

Even my 90yo parent can use ecobee with phone, even without one of helping.

I have cameras outside of the house so no ring doorbell needed. Can’t help, but utube can

Velvet 06-16-2023 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2226989)
I removed the old doorbell and connected the 2 low voltage wires to the Ring doorbell. The Ring doorbell operates the old door chime and the Ring chime, and the low voltage current keeps the Ring battery charged. You need the Ring app and an annual subscription (about $36 per year) to view past video events.
Without a subscription, you can only view the live camera.

Yes, I’ve found that. I only pay $10 annual fee. But I also have Lorex cameras up north and they have cloud backup for a month.

Michael G. 06-16-2023 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2227003)
You can add the app to apple or android device. Program as many zone settings as you need, as well as temperature settings for each. Can control sitting on your lanai, or anywhere in the world.

Will give you insight on your usage, and how your system is working. The humidity in your home. With alerts on temp setting too high or low.



Even my 90yo parent can use ecobee with phone, even without one of helping.

And all this to be charged a monthly fee, (nice).

Quote:

Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 2227003)
It called a smart system for a reason, no reason to spend money on one if one is just going to turn on/off temp up/down, a dial stat for $10 can do just that.

It was included with my new HVAC system.

BernieJr 06-16-2023 03:43 PM

Call us to schedule an appointment.
We are able to set up all 3 Devices
B & BIII Home Services
352-561-4449

asianthree 06-16-2023 04:37 PM

[QUOTE=Michael G.;2227032]And all this to be charged a monthly fee, (nice).

No fee, not sure who you are using, my app is free, along with the 6 changes I made yesterday to tweak schedules, and couple of temps.

Gladys Turnip 06-17-2023 05:21 AM

A good choice
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BernieJr (Post 2227095)
Call us to schedule an appointment.
We are able to set up all 3 Devices
B & BIII Home Services
352-561-4449

We use B & B III Home Services and they are great. Knowledgeable, fair prices, excellent communication, etc.

Wondering 06-17-2023 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starflyte1 (Post 2226765)
I need help setting up Ring doorbell, Yale smartdoor lock and Ecobee smart thermostat.

All are installed, just need setup.

Would appreciate someone to set each up. It is very frustrating,
and so above my DIY capabilities.

Of coarse, I will pay for help.

Thank you!

Go on You Tube and search.


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