Temperature Limits FAQ

What are Temperature Limits?

Temperature Limits allow building and facility managers to set limits to set point adjustments. This allows someone to set a range of temperatures that occupants can adjust between. This helps balance occupant comfort and reduce energy inefficiencies.

 

How can I set Temperature Limits in Sensi Multiple Thermostat Manager?

• Sign into Sensi Multiple Thermostat Manager on a compatible web browser.

• Click on the thermostat tile to go to the details page.

• Click on “More settings” to see this thermostat’s advanced settings.

• In Settings, adjust the Heat and Cool Temperature Limits.

• Scroll down and “Save changes.”

Example: If the building manager does not want an occupant to be able to heat the space more than 77⁰F, adjust the Heat temp limit between 50 to 77.

Once that Temperature Limit has been set, the thermostat itself and the Sensi Multiple Thermostat Manager service will show “Limit” when someone tries to adjust past the Temperature Limit.

Note: This limit is not shown in the Sensi app.

How do limits impact thermostat schedules?

Any schedule set points that goes above or below the specified limit will be adjusted automatically to stay within the limit.

 

I have set point limits specified. Can I still go beyond the limits from the app or MTM?

No. Both MTM and the app will honor the set point limits specified for the thermostats. If you need to go higher (heat) or lower (cool) than the specified limits, please update the limits in the Settings page accordingly.

Note: In the Sensi app, it may act like you can adjust it past the limit, but those changes will never go to the thermostat, and the limit will be honored.

 

How do limits impact batch set point changes?

Thermostats in a Batch set point change operation have different heat/cool set point limits, the more restrictive limit will apply.

Example: If you want to simultaneously increase the heat set points for two thermostats that have limits of 77°F & 73°F respectively - then the highest set point you can apply via the batch function is 73°F.

 

Are Temperature Limits available with the Sensi thermostats?

Temperature Limits are available with Sensi thermostats through a Sensi Multiple Thermostat Manager subscription. Temperature Limits are not available through the Sensi app and cannot be set on the actual thermostat.