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Replacing Thermostat Batteries

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Follow the steps below or watch the video to replace the batteries in the Cox Homelife Thermostats.
 

Important: After replacing the equipment battery, acknowledge any error on the touchscreen and then reboot it. Refer to Rebooting the Homelife Touchscreen.
 

Zen Brand AA Alkaline Battery (4)
Image of Zen Thermostat Image of AA Alkaline Batteries
  1. Remove the faceplate of the thermostat by gripping the sides and pulling it away from the wall.
  2. Remove the old batteries and dispose of them properly, as recommended by the battery manufacturer.
  3. Insert four AA Alkaline batteries, observing proper polarity.
  4. Replace the faceplate onto the base.
Centralite Brand AA Lithium Battery (4)
Image of Centralite Thermostat Image of AA Lithium Battery

Watch the video.

  1. Remove the front cover by pulling the outer edges of the thermostat towards you.
  2. Remove the old batteries and dispose of them properly, as recommended by the battery manufacturer.
  3. Replace all old batteries with four new batteries.
  4. Replace the cover by gently snapping it back into place.
Radio Thermostats of America Brand AA Alkaline Battery (3)
Image of Radio Thermostat Image of AA Battery

Watch the video.

  1. Slip off the bottom white panel of the front cover by pulling it towards you from the right side.
  2. Remove the old batteries and dispose of them properly, as recommended by the battery manufacturer.
  3. Replace all old batteries with three new batteries.
  4. Replace the cover by snapping it into place.

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