Learn how to use your Google Nest thermostat. You can change settings, set temperature schedules, save energy, and control your thermostat with your phone.
If you need more help, use the search bar above.
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Nest Thermostat and Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)
Important: If a professional has already installed your thermostat, refer to How to set up your thermostat after professional installation. This setup article explains how to add your thermostat to the Google Home app. If you follow the steps in the main installation articles, you might override important settings that the Pro installer already configured for you.
Nest thermostats and Nest Learning Thermostats (4th gen) come with printed materials in the box to help you with the product and installation. Follow the steps in the Home app which shows you how to wire it for your home.
Each thermostat has different guides you can download.
Tip: These guides should open directly in your browser. If you have trouble opening them, download a PDF reader. You can use Adobe Acrobat Reader.The app gives you a step-by-step guide for thermostat installation and setup. It also shows you how to wire it for your home.
You can also check our installation article and video to learn how to install your thermostat.
Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)
How to install and set up Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)
Go to this video with audio descriptions: How to install and set up Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)
Nest Thermostat
Nest thermostats don’t have a touch screen. Use the touch bar on the right side to control your thermostat. Swipe up to make it warmer, swipe down to make it cooler, and tap to confirm. The screen shows you how many minutes until it reaches the temperature you want.
- Tap the touch bar to bring up the menu.
- Swipe up or down to select an option.
- Tap the touch bar again to confirm your selection.
For Nest Learning Thermostats (4th gen), turn the ring up to make it a bit warmer, and turn it down to make it a bit cooler.
Here are some articles to help you learn about using your thermostat:
You can set Eco temperatures when no one’s home. You can also check your Home Report to track how much power you use, or join an energy-saving plan.
When you set up your Nest thermostat, it has a default schedule for your Comfort, Eco, and Sleep temperatures. You can change these settings and find your set schedules in the Google Home app.
Your Nest thermostat has many ways to keep you comfortable. Hold temperature can keep your current temperature or use your set temperature. You can set temperatures with your thermostat’s touch bar.
- Learn about Early-On and how to change settings
- Thermostat Safety Temperatures
- Air filters and filter reminders
- Furnace Heads-Up
- Learn about Airwave and how to change settings
- Nest thermostat information menu
- Hold the temperature on your thermostat
- Change the temperature on a Nest thermostat
- Change Nest Thermostat batteries (Low battery message)
- Adaptive Comfort and Adaptive Eco (Nest Learning Thermostat 4th gen only)
- Set up Humidity Helper on your Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)
- Natural Heating and Cooling (Nest Learning Thermostat 4th gen only)
- Set up Smart Ventilation on your Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)
These articles cover common issues after you set up your Nest thermostat. This is not a full list. If you don’t find your issue in the list, use the search bar above.
If you move into a home that already has a Nest thermostat or Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) installed, follow these steps to remove the previous owner’s settings.
- If you can, ask the previous owner to remove the thermostat. If this isn’t possible, reset the thermostat to factory default. You may also need to do an account reset on your thermostat before you can pair it to yourself.
- Set up the thermostat and add it to your account.
Nest Thermostat E and Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd gen or earlier)
Nest thermostats come with printed materials in the box. These guides help you learn about the product and installation. Follow the installation instructions in the Nest app which also gives you the right wiring diagram for your system.
Each thermostat has different guides you can download.
Tip: These guides should open directly in your browser. If you have trouble opening them, download a PDF reader.
The Nest app gives you a step-by-step guide for thermostat installation and setup. It also shows you how to wire it up for your home.
You can also check our installation article and video to learn how to install your thermostat. Select your thermostat below:
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Nest thermostats don’t have a touch screen. Use it
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Here are some articles to help you learn about using your thermostat:
You can set Eco Temperatures when no one’s home. You can also check your Home Report to track how much power you use, or join an energy-saving plan.
Your Nest thermostat starts to learn on day one, and you teach it good habits to save energy. You can set your own heating or cooling schedules or have your thermostat make a schedule for you.
Your Nest thermostat has different features to keep you comfortable. Early-On pre-heats or cools to reach your scheduled temperature on time. You can also set Safety Temperatures to stop your home from getting too hot or too cold. Learn about other ways your thermostat works.
These articles cover common issues after you set up your Nest thermostat. This is not a full list. If you don’t find your issue below, use the help center search bar above.
If you move into a home that already has a Nest thermostat, follow these steps to remove the previous owner’s settings.
- If you can, ask the previous owner to remove the thermostat from their account. If this isn’t possible, reset the thermostat to factory default. You may also need to do an account reset on your thermostat before you can pair it to yourself.
- Set up the thermostat and add it to your account.