Could not for the life of me, figure out why my A/C was not working, even after labeling the wires, but the previous video I watched did not have the orange wire, so this video saved my damn life. Thank you.
When it is cold and you are under the blankets, taping the smartphone to increase the heat without having to get up to walk to the thermostat is a dream come true!!!!
My current Honeywell thermostat has Red- to R Black- to W1 and W2 with a connector Yellow- to Y Green- to G Orange- to O Blue- to B White not currently connected. Should the white wire be attached to W1 and the black wire not in use? I understand we don’t need the jumper connector with Nest. Thanks for your help!
Hey Bud, I have a question. When you connect the last red wire, how do you know it goes to RH position? There is another RC position on the left side. How do I make sure the red wire belongs to RH or RC? Please explain. Thanks.
What slot was the red wire in your existing thermostat? The R wire is also referred to as the Rh wire, so that's why I put the R wire in my old thermostat into the Rh slot on the right hand side of the Nest.
I have a pole barn workshop that I only heat when I plan to be out working, but I would like to turn the heat on remotely in advance. Can you leave your heat off and use the app to remotely engage on demand? I really don’t need the learning functions for my application.
Yes, I do that all the time. Using the App on a smartphone you can turn on the heat in advance of arriving home, or in your case, heading out to the barn.
You would install the Next Thermostat and replace and/all existing thermostats where you want to. In my house, I have two thermostats, one upstairs and one down. I have replaced both of my original thermostats with Nest devices. You don't need to replace all of your thermostats, only the ones you want to. One Nest Thermostat cannot control other (non-Nest) devices though.
My honeywell thermostat only got two wires? Can i just replace the thermostat or do i need to install the heat link as well? Also i have two thermostats, can i use them on one heat link, or if i can replace it only, are they gonna work?!
Great question and I do not know the answer here. I would consult a local HVAC professional to have them determine. Sorry I couldn't answer but would like to understand how your situation worked out in the end if you would come back and share with our community.
What if the thermostat is an older model, you know the turn-stile / wheel-dial type which has two bottom switches underneath: Cool - OFF - Heat (on the left side), Auto - On (on the right side). There is a spring coil inside, very basic. So is the wiring on something this old compatible with this Nest?
@@SmartHomeMojo Well, this is the whole point of asking you, I don't know. I have to take it apart. Here's a link to what I think the wiring looks like, closest one . inspectapedia.com/heat/Generic_Thermostat_Wiring_Guide.php
Honestly I got this for a white elephant Christmas gift but ended up picking my own gift. Amazing technology lay in bed set the Temps when it's too cold or too hot and when me and my wife are away at work it sets to eco mode and saves us money
This is the best video I've seen yet, thank you for your clarity and easy instructions. My HVAC person set mine up and I've had trouble connecting to WIFI but my big question is if you would happen to know if the current temp in the center of the Nest says for ex., 81 degrees, and the smaller outer number says 79 why would the AC be on if the target temperature is higher? It's pretty hot here this month and I'm trying to keep my energy costs down, thanks for any advice you can give on this question.
My system only has 2 wires (red & white) connected to the existing thermostat. There is an antenna box controller connected to the system which, is believed to have been installed because the other wires aren't working, due them being damaged etc? My heat and AC currently work. If I install a Nest thermostat, could I continue to just connect only the red & white wires?
man you saved my butt, how did you determine the orange W2 wire went into the OB Slot? i have same honeywell or very close and this video got me going, thanks!
I replaced two, (2 zones), old school Honeywell thermostats with a Lux 1500 about 15 years ago, I have a separate old Honeywell tstat for my AC, there are only two existing wires for the heat and 3 wires in the AC tstat. Am i not able to install a Nest type thermostat? or will i need an electrician? thank you for any advice
@@SmartHomeMojo Yes, there are 2 LV wire in each of the tstats, and 3 in the AC tstat. When we bought the house back in 1999, the 2 heat zones and the ac thermostat were all separate, is it possible to combine one of the thermostats to include both a heat and AC function? Thank you for you help and advice
Richard, I think you're best asking a Heating & A/C professional. Would like to hear what you end up doing though and sharing with the community here, if you don't mind.
Great questions. When you first setup your Nest Thermostat you connect it to your home network. If you ever need to update your WiFi settings you must do so directly on your Nest Thermostat and not on the App on your smartphone. Bluetooth does not have to be enabled on your smartphone for you to be able to go into the App and remotely control the Nest Thermostat. Please let me know if you still have questions.
Yes, both my wife and I have the Nest app on our devices (phone & tablets) and we can control the Nest Thermostat remotely. We do use the same Nest account and login info though, not separate Nest accounts. We can be logged into the same Nest account and control them without any problem. Hope that helps.
I'm pretty confident that you're downstairs and upstairs thermostats are independent. I believe there are some situations where you can run two thermostats off of one furnace, but it is rare. I am not an HVAC person. If you have two furnaces running two independent thermostats you do not NEED to buy two Nest thermostats, you could start with one and then get a 2nd one later on, or not. Hope that helps.
Some thermostats are wired differently and also have fewer wires then others. Take a picture of your existing setup and then wire the Nest Thermostat exactly as the old one was wired.
This my friend is the best installation video on the tube...very clearly explained and performed plus how to setup the app!!! Bravo!!!! Could you please do one on Chamberlain smart garage door opener plus app...(well you probably already installed yours)...I am subscribing now!
I've seen those before and they look interesting. They are on the review list but maybe not for a few months. Thanks for the comments and for following the channel!
Ok, so here are my comments on the O/B wire. That was the first install I had seen with an O/B wire and I did consult an electrician before I wired up that Nest and put the orange wire in the O/B slot. Not all wiring jobs can be the same as I have seen the wrong color wires coming from the furnace to the thermostat. In most setups the white wire is W1 and a brown wire is W2/AUX. It really depends on how the original unit was wiring when installed. As long as you follow the mapping of the wires on the unit your replacing (take a picture before you take off the wall), you should be good. When in doubt, call an electrician (I am not an electrician). Hope that helps.
No, you do not need the internet to run and control the Nest. It's easier and more convenient to make changes and program on an App using WiFi, but not a must-have to be able to install and run the Nest. Now...the new Nest Thermostat is about to come out and I did hear that Wi-Fi was perhaps necessary to be able to create schedules on the new Nest. We will have the new Nest in our hands in about 2 weeks and will be able to tell for sure by then.
Without WiFi the Nest Thermostat will function as a regular thermostat which you won't be able to control remotely. During install I believe you can bypass or skip the internet connection step and proceed with normal setup functions. If the Nest Thermostat needs an update you won't be able to get that until you connect the Thermostat to WiFi.
Thanks very much. Was a well done step by step tutorial without a lot of unnecessary additions, like what you had for breakfast. I’m trying to decide between the Nest that you used or the Ecobee I think it’s called. The Ecobee comes with sensors for various rooms so an average temperature will set automatically. I’m wondering if the Learning Nest has a similar feature or functionality. Thanks again.
Thanks for the comment. Yes, the Nest does offer sensors that work with both the Nest 3rd Gen Thermostat and the Nest Thermostat E. You can actually use up to 6 sensors per Nest Thermostat or a total of 18 sensors per home. You can buy then in either a 1-pack/$39 or a 3-pack/$99.
As long as the device (humidifier) has a mechanical switch you are good to go. A mechanical switch are those that actually have a physical switch (called either a toggle or rocker switch) that you have to flip from one side to the other. An example would be a traditional light switch on the wall. Electrical switches have nothing to toggle but looks more like a button you push. An electrical switch has no "on" or "off" position like a mechanical switch. Typically, all the appliances that have a mechanical switch can be controlled using smart technology. I hope that helped.
Test all the wires with a multimeter for 24v AC or higher especially the common or the nest will not charge , and stall the install (USB charging the nest is good for 2 hrs). The nest is basically a computer in the wall not a thermostat running off two AA's. If the common is dead most recommend repurposing the G fan wire to the common.
At 5 minutes 39 seconds of the video. If you want to cover visible paint differences. The metal bracket goes against the wall and the trim plate attaches to the metal plate using two of the short screws in the side holes, then the thermostat attaches to the trim plate using the short screws in the top and bottom holes.
Where the hell does the black wire go? When I opened the cover plate, I had 4 wires attached, red, yellow, blue and white . There was a black wire that was either not formerly attached, or else had come lose. Does the black wire connect to "C" or "G" terminals or not at all ??
I have never seen a black wire in the setups I have done. When I'm not sure about wiring I always consult an electrician as I am not one. I always take a pic when I take off the old one so I can see clearly where they go on the Nest. I have seen documentation where there is a black wire on Nest Thermostats, but if it wasn't wired into the old one I would call in an electrician to get to the bottom of it. The electrician will have to go directly to the furnace and see what the wiring is from the furnace control board and work back to the Thermostat.
Hi! This is the fourth video I’ve watched tonight after installing .. trying to answer a question that I can’t find an answer for yet. I have this same generation nest but I do not have a heat pump. It says heat pump for OB wire detection so I’m confused .. How do I set this so that it does-not say that I am using a heat pump?
I've not seen many installations that use the OB wire. When you installed, how many wires did you have in the thermostat that you replaced? When I changed out my old thermostat I had a wire for auxiliary heat, I don't think many people have that setup, but I could be wrong.
I have two Nest Thermostats installed in my house, one for each furnaces/AC units tied to each of the floors in my house, one for upstairs and one for downstairs. One Nest Thermostat will not control both or multiple units, you have to get a Nest for each furnace/AC unit. I hope I answered your question.
Very helpful, thank you. But I think I will wait until the warmer weather before trying this, otherwise I don't want to risk something going wrong with my heating until the middle of Winter!
I got a little confused and need clarity. The red wires was shown as connected to the RC and was hunkered to the R. So how did he decide to connect the red wire to thr RH?
So, on the original thermostat the red wire was coming into the R spot with a jumper to the RC terminal. Since it wasn't coming into RC I didn't connect it to RC on the Nest, but rather the RH spot. With the Next Thermostat you don't need jumpers as the Nest will automatically jump the two red connectors. On conventional setups the RH spot is 24VAC power from the heating transformer, so that's why I put it in the RH spot. DISCLAIMER: I am not an electrician or HVAC professional. If you have questions you should always consult a professional. :) I did my own research before putting it in that RH connector.
my thermostat used to work fine for months, all of a sudden it does not recognize my WIFI any more, so i reset the thermostat and router, the thermostat does not get added to my nest app !!! i tried to connect the thermostat and my phone to different routers in my house but no luck, any tip is appreciated.
You did everything that I would have done. Reset Nest first, then try connecting to a different phone/router. Did any other devices in house lose connectivity? Try resetting router? Do you have any wifi extenders in your home that might need to be reset as well? How old is your device? If all else fails, I would contact support.
When you look at the Nest Thermostat, the center # is the target temp that you want it to be at and the # around the outside of the ring is the current temp.
I noticed the white wire was in the W2 connection of your old thermostat and you inserted it in the W1 connection on the Nest, was this a mistake on your video
Yes, I did consult an electrician and do some additional research when I installed that Nest. Since I had no Stage 2 heating, I put the white wire in W1 and then put the orange wire in OB. I've seen many different wire setups when installing Nests. Nest has a very good Pro Installer Guide on their website as well.
Thanks for the positive comment! I am very confident that we are savings on heating & cooling since installing the Nest Thermostats. It's tough to calculate because the weather is not constant. I can see what I spend year over year, but the inconsistency of the weather makes it tough to actually measure savings. With settings schedules, using Home/Away Assist and Eco Temps, I'm very confident that we are seeing some savings as a result of the Nest devices.
The white wire is usually your main heat relay (stage 1). W2 (sometimes brown wire) is the stage 2 heat relay wire. Now, I have encountered installations where the wires were mis-labeled from initial thermostat install (pre Nest install). In that case, you may (very rare) have a wire color that does not map up to the traditional nest model. You may have to run wires differently based upon the initial setup, always take a pic before you take wires out of thermostat being replaced. Not saying that was your situation, but just wanted to mention.
Thermostat wire comes in variations from 2 wires up to 8 wires depending on what functions your thermostat has when initially installed. The options of wires you might encounter in your setup are either 2,3,4,5,6 or 8. I believe 2 wires is the minimum need to hook up a Nest Thermostat. If I didn't answer your complete question please let me know.
Hello, It is interesting. It is cool. I love it. Brilliant. I would buy it soon. I am impressed. Smart. Thank You For Explaining me about How It works and App too.👍👊🙌🙌😊😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I guess you can. I am personally very leery of personal heaters. I do have one, but am always home when I use it and certainly wouldn't remotely turn one on if I wasn't home to be able to monitor it - just my 2 cents. In order to be able to control devices (such as a 12v heater) using smart technology, the heater (or other device) must have a mechanical switch - an actual on/off button, like a traditional light switch (a toggle switch). As long as you have a toggle switch, you can most likely control it using smart technology, like Alexa or Google. Let me know if this helps.
Nice video, but for those who have never used it, what did you do in order to select a setting?? It looks like you squeezed the knob, but not sure. You did not show how to get the nest app on your phone, because I downloaded the app but cannot create an account.
Thanks for the comment here, let me try and answer. To go to the main menu, you simply push in or tap on the nest itself, which will bring up some options. You can turn the outer ring on the nest either way to select the setting that you want to go into. On my iPhone, I went to the app store and selected the Nest app, which is a light blue background with an image of a white house. I hope that helps.
@@SmartHomeMojo yes there is power going to it but when it goes in sleep mode by approaching it or walking by it doesn't light up you have to touch it to see the temperature
Check out your Farsight settings under 'display' in your settings. Make sure you have farsight enabled and that you have selected an option under the farsight settings.
In my setup, the orange wire was an O/B setting or changeover relay. I don't believe this is a common wire in a thermostat setup as I haven't seen many before. I always consult an electrician (as I am not one), if I have any questions.
The only mistake you made and it was kinda of a major one was. What ever you do do not under any circumstances use an electric drill. One tiny press to much and you will shatter the base. Remember the base and most of everything on this unit is plastic. That’s the reason they say in the direction don’t use power driver, they went so far to supply you with a screwdriver. Everything else looks great.
Great point John, thanks. Yes, I would recommend using the screwdriver included or another one, which is what I have used on future installs. Don't use power tools to install screws with base as they could get damaged. Don't risk the chance of that happening.
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Could not for the life of me, figure out why my A/C was not working, even after labeling the wires, but the previous video I watched did not have the orange wire, so this video saved my damn life. Thank you.
When it is cold and you are under the blankets, taping the smartphone to increase the heat without having to get up to walk to the thermostat is a dream come true!!!!
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I can't get mine to give me the security code to connect to my phone
Great video Im so confused though - so do we need to buy extra thermostats ? Or die these act as thermostats at their specific location
Video worked perfect for me..Took me 30 minutes to install and configure it. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed the video.
Thank you very much for your assistance. How complicated can you make a thermostat? I hate this device.
Hey there neighbor. We are up here in Prosper. That was the best how to video I have seen in a long long time. Thanks
Comprehensive, did not have to look for another video. This one was the only one I need to set up my thermostat.
Great to hear!
It has everything needed to setup and configure nest thermostat. Good job Gentleman!! 👏
Glad you enjoyed the video!! Thanks for the positive comment!
My current Honeywell thermostat has
Red- to R
Black- to W1 and W2 with a connector
Yellow- to Y
Green- to G
Orange- to O
Blue- to B
White not currently connected.
Should the white wire be attached to W1 and the black wire not in use? I understand we don’t need the jumper connector with Nest.
Thanks for your help!
I’m going to buy one tomorrow. Thanks for showing me that it is really easy and I could do it in about an hour. Thumbs up man
Thank you John. VERY WELL DONE video. I went to install my thermostat and saw a orange wire that I had not seen on other videos. Yours did.
Orange you glad you saw John's video!?!?
(sorry, Iv been away from the internet for Years! 😂 gotta ton of comments to make up for)
Hey Bud, I have a question. When you connect the last red wire, how do you know it goes to RH position? There is another RC position on the left side. How do I make sure the red wire belongs to RH or RC? Please explain. Thanks.
What slot was the red wire in your existing thermostat? The R wire is also referred to as the Rh wire, so that's why I put the R wire in my old thermostat into the Rh slot on the right hand side of the Nest.
@@SmartHomeMojo Thanks for your prompt response. Still I haven't bought one and planing to do so. Before that I'm doing some research. Thanks again.
@@SmartHomeMojoother videos put it in RC why is it different on yours? does it not matter which you put it in?
I have a pole barn workshop that I only heat when I plan to be out working, but I would like to turn the heat on remotely in advance. Can you leave your heat off and use the app to remotely engage on demand? I really don’t need the learning functions for my application.
Yes, I do that all the time. Using the App on a smartphone you can turn on the heat in advance of arriving home, or in your case, heading out to the barn.
Thanks so much!
I have exactly the same original setup. White should go to W1 or W2/aux? I currently put white in W1.
so do I need set one of these in every room of my house? or there's a way to fix and make it control all other thermostats at home?
You would install the Next Thermostat and replace and/all existing thermostats where you want to. In my house, I have two thermostats, one upstairs and one down. I have replaced both of my original thermostats with Nest devices. You don't need to replace all of your thermostats, only the ones you want to. One Nest Thermostat cannot control other (non-Nest) devices though.
I don't have a common wire. Seems to be a debate if you need one or not. Hoping to buy one. Instructions say not necessary.
My honeywell thermostat only got two wires? Can i just replace the thermostat or do i need to install the heat link as well? Also i have two thermostats, can i use them on one heat link, or if i can replace it only, are they gonna work?!
Great question and I do not know the answer here. I would consult a local HVAC professional to have them determine. Sorry I couldn't answer but would like to understand how your situation worked out in the end if you would come back and share with our community.
What if the thermostat is an older model, you know the turn-stile / wheel-dial type which has two bottom switches underneath: Cool - OFF - Heat (on the left side), Auto - On (on the right side). There is a spring coil inside, very basic. So is the wiring on something this old compatible with this Nest?
What wiring does this old thermostat currently have? How many wires & are they color coded?
@@SmartHomeMojo Well, this is the whole point of asking you, I don't know. I have to take it apart. Here's a link to what I think the wiring looks like, closest one .
inspectapedia.com/heat/Generic_Thermostat_Wiring_Guide.php
Honestly I got this for a white elephant Christmas gift but ended up picking my own gift. Amazing technology lay in bed set the Temps when it's too cold or too hot and when me and my wife are away at work it sets to eco mode and saves us money
Best instructional video on the Nest Thermostat. Thank you so so much!
thanks . verry good explane for my. Thanks from the Netherlands. Your information, step by step perfect.
Glad it was helpful!
This is the best video I've seen yet, thank you for your clarity and easy instructions. My HVAC person set mine up and I've had trouble connecting to WIFI but my big question is if you would happen to know if the current temp in the center of the Nest says for ex., 81 degrees, and the smaller outer number says 79 why would the AC be on if the target temperature is higher? It's pretty hot here this month and I'm trying to keep my energy costs down, thanks for any advice you can give on this question.
Target temp is the one in the center and current temp on the outside ring of the Nest.
This video was very informative and provided great insight into the installation of the Nest thermostat
Thank you!
My system only has 2 wires (red & white) connected to the existing thermostat. There is an antenna box controller connected to the system which, is believed to have been installed because the other wires aren't working, due them being damaged etc? My heat and AC currently work. If I install a Nest thermostat, could I continue to just connect only the red & white wires?
man you saved my butt, how did you determine the orange W2 wire went into the OB Slot? i have same honeywell or very close and this video got me going, thanks!
fxdb mgtow You were only looking at the top portion of the terminal! The bottom-part shows that orange wire as connected to the OB slot. 👌🏾😎
Hi. Can i control what room i want more air going in using this thermostat?
should there be a heatlink? I read u need to install this in between the Nest and CV
I replaced two, (2 zones), old school Honeywell thermostats with a Lux 1500 about 15 years ago, I have a separate old Honeywell tstat for my AC, there are only two existing wires for the heat and 3 wires in the AC tstat. Am i not able to install a Nest type thermostat? or will i need an electrician? thank you for any advice
You may need to call an electrician here. Do you see those low voltage colored wires at lease?
@@SmartHomeMojo Yes, there are 2 LV wire in each of the tstats, and 3 in the AC tstat. When we bought the house back in 1999, the 2 heat zones and the ac thermostat were all separate, is it possible to combine one of the thermostats to include both a heat and AC function? Thank you for you help and advice
Richard, I think you're best asking a Heating & A/C professional. Would like to hear what you end up doing though and sharing with the community here, if you don't mind.
Excellent video! Thanks for taking time to provide it!
does the bluetooth has to be on for both phone and nest device? if yes, how do we turn on bluetooth on nest device?
Great questions. When you first setup your Nest Thermostat you connect it to your home network. If you ever need to update your WiFi settings you must do so directly on your Nest Thermostat and not on the App on your smartphone. Bluetooth does not have to be enabled on your smartphone for you to be able to go into the App and remotely control the Nest Thermostat. Please let me know if you still have questions.
Hi, nice video instruction for installing the thermostat. Is it possible to control the thermostat from 2 smartphone? Appreciate it. Thanks
Yes, both my wife and I have the Nest app on our devices (phone & tablets) and we can control the Nest Thermostat remotely. We do use the same Nest account and login info though, not separate Nest accounts. We can be logged into the same Nest account and control them without any problem. Hope that helps.
Mine only has two wires out of the wall. Do you know if the nest works with battery and also if two wires out the wall will make it work???
Do I have to buy two? I have one Dow stairs and one upstairs. I think there independent but not sure
I'm pretty confident that you're downstairs and upstairs thermostats are independent. I believe there are some situations where you can run two thermostats off of one furnace, but it is rare. I am not an HVAC person. If you have two furnaces running two independent thermostats you do not NEED to buy two Nest thermostats, you could start with one and then get a 2nd one later on, or not. Hope that helps.
I see that u used a ‘Y1’ sticker for a wire that was marked only ‘Y’ on the old thermostat. I have a similar setup.......is that ok?
Some thermostats are wired differently and also have fewer wires then others. Take a picture of your existing setup and then wire the Nest Thermostat exactly as the old one was wired.
This my friend is the best installation video on the tube...very clearly explained and performed plus how to setup the app!!! Bravo!!!! Could you please do one on Chamberlain smart garage door opener plus app...(well you probably already installed yours)...I am subscribing now!
I've seen those before and they look interesting. They are on the review list but maybe not for a few months. Thanks for the comments and for following the channel!
The orange wire is connected in W1 or O/B? It was labeled to W1
Ok, so here are my comments on the O/B wire. That was the first install I had seen with an O/B wire and I did consult an electrician before I wired up that Nest and put the orange wire in the O/B slot. Not all wiring jobs can be the same as I have seen the wrong color wires coming from the furnace to the thermostat. In most setups the white wire is W1 and a brown wire is W2/AUX. It really depends on how the original unit was wiring when installed. As long as you follow the mapping of the wires on the unit your replacing (take a picture before you take off the wall), you should be good. When in doubt, call an electrician (I am not an electrician). Hope that helps.
A very informative and straight forward explanation about the nest. I will be installing one in my home soon. Thank you!
Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed!
With using Nest thermostat, do u have to have always have to internet?
No, you do not need the internet to run and control the Nest. It's easier and more convenient to make changes and program on an App using WiFi, but not a must-have to be able to install and run the Nest. Now...the new Nest Thermostat is about to come out and I did hear that Wi-Fi was perhaps necessary to be able to create schedules on the new Nest. We will have the new Nest in our hands in about 2 weeks and will be able to tell for sure by then.
@@SmartHomeMojo Okay Thank you so much for the info, I appreciate it.
Some vids say the white wire goes into the W2 slot but mine is installed to the W1. Does it matter?
I don’t have WiFi set up yet
Is WiFi required for installation?
Or can I add WiFi functionality later?
Without WiFi the Nest Thermostat will function as a regular thermostat which you won't be able to control remotely. During install I believe you can bypass or skip the internet connection step and proceed with normal setup functions. If the Nest Thermostat needs an update you won't be able to get that until you connect the Thermostat to WiFi.
Does auxiliary heat use more energy thus increasing electric bill?
Thanks very much. Was a well done step by step tutorial without a lot of unnecessary additions, like what you had for breakfast. I’m trying to decide between the Nest that you used or the Ecobee I think it’s called. The Ecobee comes with sensors for various rooms so an average temperature will set automatically. I’m wondering if the Learning Nest has a similar feature or functionality. Thanks again.
Thanks for the comment. Yes, the Nest does offer sensors that work with both the Nest 3rd Gen Thermostat and the Nest Thermostat E. You can actually use up to 6 sensors per Nest Thermostat or a total of 18 sensors per home. You can buy then in either a 1-pack/$39 or a 3-pack/$99.
Is it capable of controling the humidifier ?
As long as the device (humidifier) has a mechanical switch you are good to go. A mechanical switch are those that actually have a physical switch (called either a toggle or rocker switch) that you have to flip from one side to the other. An example would be a traditional light switch on the wall. Electrical switches have nothing to toggle but looks more like a button you push. An electrical switch has no "on" or "off" position like a mechanical switch. Typically, all the appliances that have a mechanical switch can be controlled using smart technology. I hope that helped.
How do you press OK/enter? Are you pressing the screen or the ring?
The Ring
Screwed directly i to drywall without expansion plugs? Or did i miss something 🤔
Test all the wires with a multimeter for 24v AC or higher especially the common or the nest will not charge , and stall the install (USB charging the nest is good for 2 hrs). The nest is basically a computer in the wall not a thermostat running off two AA's. If the common is dead most recommend repurposing the G fan wire to the common.
At 5 minutes 39 seconds of the video. If you want to cover visible paint differences. The metal bracket goes against the wall and the trim plate attaches to the metal plate using two of the short screws in the side holes, then the thermostat attaches to the trim plate using the short screws in the top and bottom holes.
This is a fantastic video that explains everything. I say that with seeing 20+ nest videos so far
EhT German Thanks, I appreciate the comment!
Where the hell does the black wire go? When I opened the cover plate, I had 4 wires attached, red, yellow, blue and white . There was a black wire that was either not formerly attached, or else had come lose. Does the black wire connect to "C" or "G" terminals or not at all ??
I have never seen a black wire in the setups I have done. When I'm not sure about wiring I always consult an electrician as I am not one. I always take a pic when I take off the old one so I can see clearly where they go on the Nest. I have seen documentation where there is a black wire on Nest Thermostats, but if it wasn't wired into the old one I would call in an electrician to get to the bottom of it. The electrician will have to go directly to the furnace and see what the wiring is from the furnace control board and work back to the Thermostat.
Hi! This is the fourth video I’ve watched tonight after installing .. trying to answer a question that I can’t find an answer for yet. I have this same generation nest but I do not have a heat pump. It says heat pump for OB wire detection so I’m confused .. How do I set this so that it does-not say that I am using a heat pump?
I've not seen many installations that use the OB wire. When you installed, how many wires did you have in the thermostat that you replaced? When I changed out my old thermostat I had a wire for auxiliary heat, I don't think many people have that setup, but I could be wrong.
Smart Home Mojo thank you.. the old one had 5 wires
The blue wire is normally the Common or 'C' wire.
Smart Home Mojo thank you for taking the time to reply! I really appreciate it.. moved the wire .. fixed !
Excellent, happy to help! Enjoy your Nest.
Does it control upstairs and downstairs both
I have two Nest Thermostats installed in my house, one for each furnaces/AC units tied to each of the floors in my house, one for upstairs and one for downstairs. One Nest Thermostat will not control both or multiple units, you have to get a Nest for each furnace/AC unit. I hope I answered your question.
Any problems since owning it?
Very helpful, thank you. But I think I will wait until the warmer weather before trying this, otherwise I don't want to risk something going wrong with my heating until the middle of Winter!
No worries! Happy to answer any and all questions when you're ready.
I got a little confused and need clarity. The red wires was shown as connected to the RC and was hunkered to the R. So how did he decide to connect the red wire to thr RH?
So, on the original thermostat the red wire was coming into the R spot with a jumper to the RC terminal. Since it wasn't coming into RC I didn't connect it to RC on the Nest, but rather the RH spot. With the Next Thermostat you don't need jumpers as the Nest will automatically jump the two red connectors. On conventional setups the RH spot is 24VAC power from the heating transformer, so that's why I put it in the RH spot. DISCLAIMER: I am not an electrician or HVAC professional. If you have questions you should always consult a professional. :) I did my own research before putting it in that RH connector.
do I need to be in the same wifi network to connect nest thermostat to app ?
can it be programmed before connecting ie; out of the box with no connections and then plugged in?
no
my thermostat used to work fine for months, all of a sudden it does not recognize my WIFI any more, so i reset the thermostat and router, the thermostat does not get added to my nest app !!! i tried to connect the thermostat and my phone to different routers in my house but no luck, any tip is appreciated.
You did everything that I would have done. Reset Nest first, then try connecting to a different phone/router. Did any other devices in house lose connectivity? Try resetting router? Do you have any wifi extenders in your home that might need to be reset as well? How old is your device? If all else fails, I would contact support.
I can’t get entry key because it connected to the previous owner account! Why should I do now? Reset?
Thanks for showing us. Excellent job!
Thank you so much. You helped me a lot. I really appreciate it
How do you know what the temperature in the house is?
When you look at the Nest Thermostat, the center # is the target temp that you want it to be at and the # around the outside of the ring is the current temp.
I noticed the white wire was in the W2 connection of your old thermostat and you inserted it in the W1 connection on the Nest, was this a mistake on your video
Yes, I did consult an electrician and do some additional research when I installed that Nest. Since I had no Stage 2 heating, I put the white wire in W1 and then put the orange wire in OB. I've seen many different wire setups when installing Nests. Nest has a very good Pro Installer Guide on their website as well.
Is stage 2 heating like a heating pump?
Did you charge this before hand?
No, I just plugged it into the wall after the installation of the base was complete.
Very interested in the Towers and apparently Plum Island photography in your open.
Very imformative....Kudos
Great video. Helped me out a lot.
Awesome, thank you!
I had the nest termoster but why when the heat on for a while and time it to come on it take so long . A had to turn on the power then it work okay
What setting adjustment did you make on your Nest for it to come on? Not sure I understand your comment. Please let me know, thanks.
Thank you for the professional video !!
As far as the bills saving is concerned, have any one really saved some $$$ when using this thermostat ?!
Thanks for the positive comment! I am very confident that we are savings on heating & cooling since installing the Nest Thermostats. It's tough to calculate because the weather is not constant. I can see what I spend year over year, but the inconsistency of the weather makes it tough to actually measure savings. With settings schedules, using Home/Away Assist and Eco Temps, I'm very confident that we are seeing some savings as a result of the Nest devices.
If you take out the screws of the entire plate first and move off the wall there is less chance of losing connecting wires in the wall .
Very nice video and complete instructions. TY.
Glad you enjoyed it!
You BETTER "have had Fun! setting up this NEST thermostat!" Or I'm gonna "hit that BELL" icon on that head of yours... pal'
Have two thermostats next to themselves
one for heat other for air. can I get away with using one for both.
Not sure I can answer that question. You would be better off having an HVAC person come out and evaluate your setup and wiring.
I have trane thermostat in new home and it has a black wire,where does that black wire goes in nest..I have no orange, it's 6 wires total
Well done! Thank you. 😊
Thanks Brian!
Excellent….nice pace.
this video is actually really great
Thanks vickycity1! Glad you enjoyed it. I hope it was useful to you.
This worked perfectly for me, thanks!
Glad it helped!
Awesome video. Thank you for sharing. Just a tip, lose the trim plate when you paint your upstairs
Great, informative video from start to finish!
Thank you!
Heat pump? Shouldn’t your white go to w2?
The white wire is usually your main heat relay (stage 1). W2 (sometimes brown wire) is the stage 2 heat relay wire. Now, I have encountered installations where the wires were mis-labeled from initial thermostat install (pre Nest install). In that case, you may (very rare) have a wire color that does not map up to the traditional nest model. You may have to run wires differently based upon the initial setup, always take a pic before you take wires out of thermostat being replaced. Not saying that was your situation, but just wanted to mention.
So well explained. Thank you. Just awesome.
Why is it important to get the single and dual setting correct?
Hi
Why not mention how many wire
Minimum needed for this device
If only 4 wire there not available
C wire what happened?
Thermostat wire comes in variations from 2 wires up to 8 wires depending on what functions your thermostat has when initially installed. The options of wires you might encounter in your setup are either 2,3,4,5,6 or 8. I believe 2 wires is the minimum need to hook up a Nest Thermostat. If I didn't answer your complete question please let me know.
Hello, It is interesting. It is cool. I love it. Brilliant. I would buy it soon. I am impressed. Smart. Thank You For Explaining me about How It works and App too.👍👊🙌🙌😊😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
How can we hook this up to our 12v heater?
I guess you can. I am personally very leery of personal heaters. I do have one, but am always home when I use it and certainly wouldn't remotely turn one on if I wasn't home to be able to monitor it - just my 2 cents. In order to be able to control devices (such as a 12v heater) using smart technology, the heater (or other device) must have a mechanical switch - an actual on/off button, like a traditional light switch (a toggle switch). As long as you have a toggle switch, you can most likely control it using smart technology, like Alexa or Google. Let me know if this helps.
Great video. Thanks. But can we talk about that wall color....?
Yes, I know. It was the color when we moved into that house. :) It’s been painted since video was created. It was a horrible color indeed!
Nice video, but for those who have never used it, what did you do in order to select a setting?? It looks like you squeezed the knob, but not sure. You did not show how to get the nest app on your phone, because I downloaded the app but cannot create an account.
Thanks for the comment here, let me try and answer. To go to the main menu, you simply push in or tap on the nest itself, which will bring up some options. You can turn the outer ring on the nest either way to select the setting that you want to go into. On my iPhone, I went to the app store and selected the Nest app, which is a light blue background with an image of a white house. I hope that helps.
Great video! Is the trim plate paintable?
Yes, you can paint the trim plate.
Is this the google nest?
Ideal setting for the fan please
Very useful and helpful . Thanks for sharing it 👍
Thanks was wondering how to confirm.
I have a nest thermostat already installed but does not light up on appreciate what can I do for it to light up
What isn't lighting up? Are you not getting power to the Thermostat at all?
@@SmartHomeMojo yes there is power going to it but when it goes in sleep mode by approaching it or walking by it doesn't light up you have to touch it to see the temperature
Check out your Farsight settings under 'display' in your settings. Make sure you have farsight enabled and that you have selected an option under the farsight settings.
Why the W1wire was connected to ob spot??
whats the orange wire for?
In my setup, the orange wire was an O/B setting or changeover relay. I don't believe this is a common wire in a thermostat setup as I haven't seen many before. I always consult an electrician (as I am not one), if I have any questions.
Thank you. Very well explained
Glad you enjoyed!
How can you change nest account to a newer account without having to factory reset the nest Thermostat
Nice video. Very informative and to the point, not alot fluff like other channels. Got a like and subscribe from me, good luck!
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thank you so much God bless
You are so welcome
The only mistake you made and it was kinda of a major one was. What ever you do do not under any circumstances use an electric drill. One tiny press to much and you will shatter the base. Remember the base and most of everything on this unit is plastic. That’s the reason they say in the direction don’t use power driver, they went so far to supply you with a screwdriver. Everything else looks great.
Great point John, thanks. Yes, I would recommend using the screwdriver included or another one, which is what I have used on future installs. Don't use power tools to install screws with base as they could get damaged. Don't risk the chance of that happening.
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