To reprogram a Vivint smart thermostat schedule, open the Vivint Smart Home app and tap the thermostat icon on the bottom navigation bar, this is the fastest way to change your weekly temperature routine without touching the physical device. If you are setting up a different brand, you may first need to install honeywell smart thermostat hardware before configuring its schedule. You do not need to perform a factory reset; instead, use the app’s Schedule preferences to edit the Awake, Leave, Arrive, and Sleep temperatures for weekdays and weekends.
How to reprogram a Vivint thermostat schedule using the Smart Home app
- Tap the thermostat icon on the bottom navigation bar of your Vivint Smart Home app.
- Tap the settings icon in the top right corner.
- If you have more than one thermostat, select the one you wish to modify.
- If “Smart Assistant” is enabled, you will not see the “Schedule toggle” and will need to disable Smart Assistant before proceeding.
- Select “Schedule preferences” to adjust the temperature settings for weekdays and weekends.
- Adjust the temperature and time for “Awake,” “Leave,” “Arrive,” and “Sleep” periods.
This schedule is what your thermostat follows automatically each day. If you want to temporarily override it, say, for a weekend at home, you’ll use the Hold feature instead.
Understanding the Vivint thermostat hold feature
The Hold feature on your Vivint thermostat gives you three states: By schedule (follows your preset schedule), For 2 hours (follows a manually chosen temperature for 2 hours, then returns to schedule), and Until next (follows a manually chosen temperature until the next scheduled adjustment). This is useful when you want a quick temperature change without permanently altering your programmed routine, for example, if you’re exercising and want it cooler for a short burst, or if you’re working from home and need it warmer until your usual “Leave” time.
How to reprogram your Vivint thermostat schedule on Alarm.com
If you prefer using the web portal, Alarm.com offers the same schedule editing capabilities. This method is especially handy when you’re already logged into your security system’s dashboard.
- Go to www.alarm.com and click Login.
- Enter the same email and password used for your Vivint account.
- Select the desired thermostat’s settings arrow.
- Select “Schedules.”
- Choose the appropriate mode at the top of the page (Heat, Cool, or Auto) and adjust each feature as desired.
- Adjust the “Heat and Cool Schedule” for “Away,” “Home,” and “Sleep” modes, including both temperature and time for each.
- Select “Save” after each change.
This gives you a full weekly plan that syncs with your thermostat. If you want even more automation, you can enable Smart Away to handle temperature shifts when you leave the house.
Enable Smart Away for automatic temperature adjustments
The “Smart Away” setting allows your thermostat to automatically adjust the temperature by 10°F when you arm your system to Away. To enable this, navigate to “Schedules” and click “Smart Away” at the bottom of the schedule. This is ideal for energy savings, when you arm your security system and leave, the thermostat will automatically set back by 10 degrees, then return to your normal schedule when you disarm and come home. You don’t need to manually change anything each time you leave.
Test the new thermostat schedule
After you’ve programmed your schedule, verify it works correctly. From the home screen of the Smart Hub display, press the “Temperature” display icon on the bottom menu bar, the temperature the thermostat is heating or cooling to will be displayed in the center. If you have more than one thermostat, select the thermostat you want to adjust before changing any settings. You can change the thermostat mode by tapping the current mode in the lower left corner and selecting the mode you want from the list. If the thermostat mode is set to “Heat and Cool,” tap on the orange or blue dot to change their temperature settings using the Plus (+) and Minus (-) icons.
Alternatively, use the Smart Hub or the Vivint app to manually raise or lower the temperature a few degrees and watch the HVAC system respond. Confirm that the schedule activates at the times you set, for instance, if your “Sleep” period starts at 10 PM, the temperature should automatically drop to your programmed level. If you notice the system isn’t following the schedule, double-check that Smart Assistant is disabled (as noted in the first section) and that you saved all changes in the app or Alarm.com portal.
For reference, if you ever need to start completely fresh, you can reset a smart thermostat to factory defaults, but that’s rarely necessary for schedule changes.
Once you’ve tested and confirmed everything, your Vivint thermostat will run your new schedule reliably. The key is to use the app for daily edits and the Hold feature for temporary overrides, no physical reset required.
For the wider topic, see reset a smart thermostat.
