The Zen Thermostat is a ZigBee device that works with SmartThings to monitor and control your home's climate. Keeping your home in the perfect temperature range has never been easier! Once combined with Routines and phrases, the thermostat can automatically adjust set-points to suit your needs and comfort.
Zen keeps you cool on scorching summer days, makes your home warm and cozy during snowy winters, and looks dang fine all the while. But before you can reach this state of Nirvana, you have to set up the Zen Thermostat.
Note: The Zen Thermostat is compatible with the SmartThings Classic app.

- SmartThings app
- SmartThings Classic app
To connect the Zen Thermostat
In the SmartThings app:
- From the Home screen, touch the Plus (+) icon and select Devices
- Select Zen and Thermostat
- Touch Start
- Choose a Hub for the device
- Choose a Room for the device and touch Next
- While the Hub searches, press the Network button five (5) times
How to reset the Zen Thermostat
If the Zen Thermostat didn't connect to the Hub when you removed the pull-tab, reset and connect the device manually. To do this:
- Press the Network button ten (10) times
To connect the Zen Thermostat with the SmartThings Hub
In order to use the Zen Thermostat with SmartThings, the device must first be installed and powered.
First, head over to Zen's online wiring/installation guide to get everything set up. If you need some tips on making sure the Zen Thermostat is compatible with your home's wiring, take a look at the manual linked at the bottom of this article. Once you have everything configured, you'll be ready to connect the thermostat to your SmartThings Hub.
Next, in the SmartThings Classic app:
- Tap My Home

- Under Things, tap Add a Thing at the bottom of your Things list
- The app will say Looking for devices…
- While the Hub searches, press the Network button five (5) times
To reset the Zen Thermostat
If the Zen Thermostat was not discovered, you may need to reset the device before it can successfully connect with the SmartThings Hub. To do this:
- Press the Network button ten (10) times
For technical specifications and product details, visit our Works With SmartThings page here.
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