Vitoconnect

Every Vitoconnect comes standard with the following components:

• Wall-mounted communication module for connection to broadband router
• Power cable with plug-in power supply (length 1.5 m)
• Connection cable with Optolink connection for the communication module/boiler control unit (3 m length)

Communication

• Via Optolink interface with the boiler control unit
• Via WiFi with DSL router

Connections

• Plug-in power supply (230 V / 50 Hz)
• Connection cable for communication module/Optolink connection
• WiFi connection to connect to the Internet

All Viessmann heat generators with the Vitotronic control unit, including the Optolink interface, can be connected to Vitoconnect. See the list of compatible models below:

Control units for wall-mounted or storage combi boilers

• Vitotronic 200, types HO1, HO1A, HO1B, HO1D, HO2B, HO2C
• Vitotronic 200 RF, types HO1C, HO1E

Control units for floor-standing boilers

• Vitotronic 200, type KO1B, KO2B, KW6, KW6A, KW6B, KW1, KW2, KW4, KW5
• Vitotronic 300, type KW3

Control units for heat pumps and hybrid devices

• Vitotronic 200, types WO1A, WO1B and WO1C

Control units for solid fuel boilers

• Vitoligno 200-S with Ecotronic (from software version 2.03)
• Vitoligno 250-S with Ecotronic (from software version 2.00)
• Vitoligno 300-C with Ecotronic (from software version 2.12)
• Vitoligno 300-P with Vitotronic 200 FO1
• Vitoligno 300-S with Ecotronic (from software version 2.04)

Vitoconnect OT2 is compatible with all new Viessmann heating appliances with OpenTherm interface, which were manufactured after October 2017 and do not have the OpenTherm extension installed. These include:

• Vitodens 1xx-W (WB1B, WB1C, B1HA, B1KA, B1LA, B1LB, B1HC, B1KC, B1LD)
• Vitodens 050-W (BPJC, BPJD)

As previously described, Vitoconnect is an interface between the heating system, in particular the control unit, and the application for controlling it (e.g. ViCare). To ensure smooth management, Vitoconnect must be installed and commissioned. To do this, follow these steps:

Install Vitoconnect on the wall. Make sure the installation site is dry and protected from frost. Also, make sure that the WiFi signal has sufficient range. Then, make connections. On the underside of the Vitoconnect, there are two connectors for electrical connection and connection to the control unit: micro USB for power supply via the plug-in power supply and for the Optolink/USB connection cable. The heating control unit also has an Optolink/USB port.

User Registration via ViCare App and Vitoconnect Setup

The next and foremost step is to register the user, as Vitoconnect can only be put into operation with a valid user account. For the ViCare app, this is done as follows:

1. Download the ViCare app.
2. Click the “Create a new account” button to create a user account.
3. Scan the QR code on the heat generator or invoice.
4. If the code is missing, enter the production data and ID and register.
5. On Android devices, the “Vitoconnect” WiFi connection is established automatically.
6. If you’re using iOS: Close the app and go to your device settings. Then manually establish a connection with the WiFi “Vitoconnect” and paste the WPA2 password from the clipboard. Now, switch back to the app.
7. Finally, follow the instructions in the app to set up your home network, enter your location and personal details, and accept the privacy policy and terms of use.

Vitoconnect and the ViCare app are now set up and ready to go. This is also evidenced by the top two green LEDs on Vitoconnect.

You also have the option to register only your new system. In this case, we will extend your warranty and confirm it with a system certificate. It also contains all the data about your system. If you have already connected to the ViCare app, you can use the information provided there.