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  • AprilAire S86WMUPR Wi-Fi Thermostat — Quick Start Guide

    September 08, 2026 2 min read

    Quick start guide for setting up the AprilAire S86WMUPR Wi-Fi Thermostat with the AprilAire mobile app.

    Full text manual (for reference)

    Quick start guide for setting up the AprilAire S86WMUPR Wi-Fi Thermostat with the AprilAire Wi-Fi Thermostat app on iOS or Android.

    1. Download the App

    Search for and install the AprilAire Wi-Fi Thermostat App from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).

    2. Create a New AprilAire Account

    1. Open the app on your device.
    2. Tap Create Account.
    3. Enter a valid email address, choose a password, and tap Create Account.
    4. Fill in your personal information and tap Continue.
    5. Enter your ZIP or postal code and select a world time zone — this ensures access to local weather data and correct thermostat time.

    3. Connect Your Wi-Fi Thermostat to Your Home Network

    1. Select Add a Device.
    2. Select the thermostat model.
    3. Follow the on-screen directions to prepare the thermostat.
    4. The thermostat screen displays its own Wi-Fi network info (SSID includes "AprilAire" plus a unique ID, plus an 8-digit password).
    5. On the thermostat, select Open Network Settings to open the AprilAire settings screen.
    6. On your phone, find the Wi-Fi network with "AprilAire" in the title in your list of network options, and tap it to connect to the thermostat.
    7. Enter the 8-digit password shown on the thermostat screen.
    8. Important: select OK to continue (on iOS) — on Android, if prompted about staying connected to this network, select Yes.
    9. Return to the AprilAire app. Note: this step can take up to a minute to complete.

    4. Select Your Home Network

    Select your home Wi-Fi network from the list shown in the app.

    5. Connect to Your Home Network

    1. Select "show password" and enter your home Wi-Fi password (recommended, to confirm accuracy).
    2. Tap Continue.
    3. Tap Select Location.
    4. Select Home as the default location, or enter a custom location name.
    5. Assign the new device to a room, or enter a custom room name.
    6. Once registered, tap the tile to open the thermostat control screen.
    7. You can now access and control your thermostat from your mobile device.

    Additional Resources

    Visit aprilaire.com/app for additional app instructions.

    Note (Android): the network setup screen may vary slightly by manufacturer.