To connect your ESH water heater to the WiFi and the app, please follow these steps:
1. Turn on WiFi
Ensure the dial/knob on the side of the water heater is set to “WIFI”.
The power icon will be BLUE (off) at first. Tap the power icon to change it to RED (on).
2. Enter Connection Mode
EZ Connection Mode: Press the power icon for 5 seconds. The power icon will turn RED and begin fast blinking. This is the best way to connect.
AP Connection Mode: Press the power icon for 10 seconds. The power icon will turn RED and begin slow blinking.
3. Pairing with the App
Make sure the water heater is in one of the pairing modes:
Fast blink = EZ mode
Slow blink = AP mode
Open the Eccotemp app and click “Add Device” in the top right corner.
A screen will appear saying “Searching for nearby devices. Make sure your device has entered pairing mode (fast blink or slow blink)."
If the water heater does not automatically connect, select “ADD MANUALLY”. Choose the “Mini Tank Water Heater” for the ESH model.
4. Connect to WiFi
If prompted, select a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network and enter the password. Click “NEXT”.
If you get a pop-up about being connected to a 5 GHz network, select “Continue with Current Network”.
Ensure the power icon on the water heater is fast-blinking and RED.
Click the circle next to “Confirm red button blinks quickly” and then click the RED box at the bottom of the screen that says “Next”.
5. Complete the Connection
The water heater and app will begin connecting, which may take 2-3 minutes.
The power icon on the water heater will stop blinking and turn solid red once connected.
Once paired, the screen will update to show the water heater. You can rename it if you wish and then use the app to control the water heater.
Additional Resources
For visual instructions, please refer to the embedded video below.