It’s not clear from the video… and looks awfully big. Thanks.

If I’m not mistaken they said it was not required it is up to you. [SmartSelect_20201128-075715_WyzeBeta]

Welcome to the Wyze community @mike-mike-mike ! The thermostat does attach to a separate mounting plate that can be used with or without the wall plate. The wall plate can be used to hide any un-painted area from a previous thermostat.

@Brlepage couldn’t have said it better myself

Can you mount horizontally? Would there be a screen setting to adjust it accordingly?

No you can’t. This is because of the screen and the dial only being programmed that way. That may be able to create this feature, but I’m not sure if they’ll do it.

Big disappointment for this loyal Wyze customer. The mounting plate is REQUIRED for units now shipping. If any of you have a wife/partner with any design sense the requirement to use the ridiculous mounting plate is a no go. WYZE, please change your marketing photos and details section on the ther…

Welcome @WVCams ! [image] WVCams: The mounting plate is REQUIRED for units now shipping. Where did you hear this? The mounting back plate can be detached from the mounting trim plate. Edit: see @Omgitstony ’s great explanation below!

Nope. On phone with Kat for a long time today. She was eventually able to confirm the units no longer detach. Happy to send you pics of this epic fail on Saturday when I get home. If you have 2 “detachable” versions I will happily trade. -Bj

Oh my thats terrible. I installed mine without the wall plate and it looks so good. Would not be happy if it didn’t detach.

Is the wall plate required for thermostat installation?

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Is the wall plate required for thermostat installation?

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