Installation

I don’t have a common or “c-wire" and need one. What are my options?

 

Sensi thermostats work with most heating and cooling systems, however, the need for a common wire or “c-wire” is different based on the Sensi thermostat model. Unsure if your thermostat needs a c-wire? Reference the master compatibility chart in this article.

 

If you need a c-wire, there are a few main options:

• Using an extra, unused wire as a c-wire
• Using your thermostat’s g-wire (fan wire) as a c-wire
• Installing an Add-a-Wire Kit (These kits can be purchased from another manufacturer and used with Sensi.)

If you would like to understand what a c-wire is and learn more about these three options, watch our helpful videos on our c-wire page.

If you have a 2-wire, heat-only system, you could also install a 24VAC power transformer to supply constant power to your Sensi thermostat.