Pre-Installation Checklist
Last updated: June 11, 2026
Pre-Installation Checklist
Get ready to install your Mysa Smart Thermostat (Mysa for Central HVAC).
1. Confirm Compatibility
Your existing thermostat controls a 24V (low-voltage) system — not 120/240V baseboard heaters
You have a furnace, boiler, heat pump, or fan coil/PTAC unit
Your wiring includes a C-wire, or you have the Mysa Power C-Wire Adapter
Your old thermostat does NOT say "line voltage" or use thick wires
Tip Not sure? Use the Mysa Compatibility Checker — Mysa now has smart thermostats for almost every home in North America.
2. Gather Tools
Required:
Medium Phillips screwdriver
Recommended:
Small Phillips screwdriver
Wire strippers or pliers
Drill with 3/32" bit (hardwood) or 5/64" bit (softwood) if using wall anchors
3. Prepare the App
Download the Mysa app before you start — it provides the best installation guidance for your specific system.
Create your account and have your Wi-Fi name and password ready.
4. Check Wi-Fi
Mysa connects to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (most routers support this by default). Have your network name and password ready.
5. Document Your Wiring
Before disconnecting anything:
Take a clear photo of your current thermostat wiring
Take a photo of your furnace control board (if accessible)
Make sure wire colors and terminal labels (R, C, W, Y, G, O/B) are visible
6. Turn Off Power
Warning Turn off power to your HVAC system at the breaker before touching any wires.
Locate your furnace or air handler breaker
Switch it off
Confirm power is off — your old thermostat display should go blank
Ready to Install
Your Situation | Next Step |
|---|---|
Clear wiring, confident DIYer | Proceed to installation |
Missing C-wire | Install the Mysa Power C-Wire Adapter |
Complex system (multi-zone, dual transformer) | Consider professional installation |
Need Help?
Email: install@getmysa.com
Compatibility: getmysa.com/pages/compatibility