A.C. Mitchell it’s actually really easy bro.. just make sure you turn off your power of the house before you install it. If a dummy like me can do it without any help then anyone can..
Bro doing the electrical work is like that kids game where you need to put different shapes in different holes, props to the engineers for making this possible for my grandma!
This is a god damned revelation of an instructional video and combined with the online chat support where you can send pictures of your existing wiring etc this should get an academy award. Bravo google. Bravo. Amazing instructions.
It seems the online chat support where you can send them a picture has gone - I'm trying to find that and it just keeps taking me to the standard support page where you figure things out for yourself, or to the community.
I just got done setting mine up, I was so shaky disconnecting the wires even though I shut off all electricity to the house. XD I haven't done many things with electrical work in my life, and this is extremely easy and dummy proof. So glad this video existed, very helpful.
@@joelauro5152 that's so good to know. I'm planning on setting up a electronic doorbell so I'm hoping it's going to be at just as easy, even though I probably still have a mild panic attack setting it up.
@@joelauro5152 you should still always turn the power off. Not so much to protect you from low voltages (even if it was 120 you would only feel a tingle) but actually to prevent yourself from shorting out the small fuses and electronics that are inevitably part of an AC system👍🏽
Thanks for showing us this and clearly. My dad isn't very convinced to switch from a basic thermostat to a smart one but he will if he knows it'll save him money 😉
Couldn't be easier...my a/c-furnace thermostat had a 5th brown wire that connected to the "C" terminal....worked like a charm. I believe that some systems have a brown/blue wire that connects to the "C" terminal as mine did. Many thanks to your video for making the installation and setup a piece of cake. Saved me so much time and effort. The Nest system is soooo easy to use. Love it!
Just installed this in my home. The video was very helpful. I’ve never done any electrical work before but it was simple. I recommend having a wire stripper in case you need to clean up some of the wires.
This is all well & good …..for gas heat applications!!!! I jus left a house today with a HEAT PUMP & I suspect the installer didn’t configure Nest for the proper system! You need to show wiring & set up for both gas furnace/ac… and heat pump with auxiliary/emergency!!! Now I have to go back to this house & check wiring at Nest & configure for heat pump! The Installer is the main person to blame so far!!!! I’m glad you have info that helps with install & removal! I don’t wanna tear it up taking it off the wall! Wish me luck!
Install was pretty easy, works to spec (in the short run.) The hardest part is having to matching the 20 year old paint, which I am going to call 'Navajo dirt floor' for demonstration purposes. I sure hope that this thing lasts.
Pro tip: cut out a inch x inch square and take it to a paint shop. They use a computer to match the color. Be sure the sample location is a good representation of the color since sun/grease/dust might make it look different than you want. Get a sample size of paint which often is free and then test it out. Mine matched perfectly
I just had my Nest thermostat installed a couple of days ago and my house is cooling like there's no tomorrow. This is great as I live in Southwest Florida. I love it!
I don’t even have a nest. I just wanted to watch this video cause I heard it was good. I’m in marketing and develop stuff like this, and this video, is great. I can’t put my finger on exactly why but it’s a hit.
If you just have a Red wire, hook it to either Rh or Rc, doesn't mater... Unlike most thermostats, the Nest Learning Thermostat does not require a jumper wire between Rh and Rc. Nest knows that if you've got heating and cooling, and just one R wire, the power source is shared between them. ... Nest Thermostat connectors are built so that only one wire can be inserted per connector.
Good guide, was a bit worried about red wire, there was a fork RC RH or w/e they called. Tossed fork away, put red into RH just like in the video. Yellow green and white were a breeze. It’s all worked out like a charm. I really like this thermostat. Got it for about $200 from amazon on sale and there is no stupid subscription for this item. And it works with my HUE lights system. GREAT PRODUCT, I highly recommend and thank you Nest Labs for this detailed guide. ❤️
Just googled this as I had the same concern. Nest thermostats don't use jumper wires and you can simply ignore it. They use an internal jumper between the Rh and Rc connectors, so an R wire can go into a Nest Learning Thermostat's Rc or Rh connector.
@@Vladi_AK47 there is no industry standard for hvac wire colours in the USA is what I’m telling you. If you are offended at this please take it up with your country and condominium, OR, just suck it up and take the L.
@@htko89 i nailed installation with no education or experience as electrician, first try, solely by TH-cam video guide. You saying that I got lucky equals you admitting “taking an L”, my friend pedigree pal. Go check some old door bells chimes from 90s. Same black and red wiring with optional green. Standards? Never heard of them HA HA
Mine worked great. Easy install of 20 minutes, set up took about 5. I have only 3rd world construction skills and it went smoothly. (Matched up 4 wire system with Gas Forced Air heat and Electric A/C). Watch the video first and it all applied easily.
Very helpful, not overly complicated, nice voice, good product. i just bout the nest and so far so good. expensive but i think it will pay for itself. looks good on the wall.
After several attempts and after being connected hours later I followed these steps and it worked. I suggest connect it for a few hours then connect it through the app
I just want to throw this in here for a heads up. When I installed mine, the "W" cord (the white one) was in the "W" slot on my old thermostat. When I inserted it into the "W" slot into the NEST, only the heat came on. If you're having this problem, take the "W" cord and insert it into the "O/B" slot. The video doesn't tell you this, so it might not apply to everyone, but that's what got mine working. Other than that, set up really is a breeze.
They shouldn't even have this video on here. It's way too basic. Installing the Nest isn't hard, but this doesn't really take into consideration things like what you went through.
I bought one of these, and the first month it was in place my bill soared from 450 dollars to more than 1250 dollars. I called, and they said, "that happens sometimes." They told me how to turn off the "smart" features of the thermostat, and I paid my insane electric bill. I later found out my kids were coming home from school and cranking the ac down in the heat of summer when nobody was home, so that's what it started doing. Can't blame the company for that, but oh my goodness was that a sad discovery. It doesn't seem to shut off reliably when the temperature is reached (it gets way chilly) as well. Can't say I recommend this product because now it's just a pretty thermostat. There needs to be a warning on the box.
Mine has a bridge on rc to r so idk what to do with that but everything else yall made simple, love this guide. I would recommend this product to everyone and im an installer.
They should really include drywall anchors. If you touch it as much as I touch my thermostat, the whole thing will be hanging loose on the wall in a month.
So easy!!! Googliness to the next level, although in 2024 the icons on the Nest are not color like the ones in this video ... Sad BUT its soo cool! Hoping that temp sensor works as advertised.
@@lklyt They bought them at the beginning of 2014. Could've easily filmed the cell phone part and edited the original video. I kinda like the DGAF attitude though. :)
Of course not! Got mine yesterday and of course I entered my password in wrong.... you might ask how? Oh you know just a little mistake like not putting a lower case and not a capital letter. But it’s not a little mistake when your using this to type in your WiFi password
Not to be nit picky but it would be better if there was a "W" and "Y" sticker to match the W and Y screws instead of W1 and Y1, just makes it more clear in my opinion
My current thermostat has an orange wire connected to R and red wire to RC. The others white, yellow and green are in place as well. What do I do with the orange wire? Thanks
Wait they show the old stat with the red wire in the RC slot , he puts a RH sticker on then hooks it to the RH on the new stat .. was this a Blooper ? why the change and not hook it RC on the nest like it was on the old stat ?
It would have been nice if they suggested to charge the nest with a usb while doing the install. After 2 days of filling holes, it’s now 1am in the morning and I’m googling why it won’t turn on...now I have to wait a hour for it to charge. Good thing it isn’t winter because the heat been off for hours😒
Do I have to turn it off at the breaker box, or can I just turn the furnace off at the off switch on the side of the cabinet? What's this about a "C" connection or the Nest won't work?
A little explaining of the wires would help. You had a red wire with just R on it. But somehow you knew to label it RH not the other choice , so how does that work?
The NEST installation / set up / modification process is a fvcking nightmare. Hours and hours of my life wasted for nothing. I have GAS / heat ONLY system. Really only needs 3 wires connected to work: R(ed) W(hite) and C(common). (Maybe not even the Common). But for some reason there were a lot of otherwires connected at my system / old thermostat. That threw me off... maybe original HVAC guy hooked them up as a habit since many other systems have cooling also. Anyway, THAT screwed me up for HOURS... because the NEXT automated process kept saying it wasn't sensing this wire or that wire or power... etc. After trying a dozen different things and going through pages of Google help garbage and watching many videos like this one I finally figured out that maybe I just needed to say there were only THREE wires connected (R, W, C) at the beginning of the configuration... and VOILA--that worked perfectly. OH--and the retardation of this set up process is even worse: If you change your Internet provider (and thus your SSID and password--you will be forced to DELETE this device / thermostat from your Google Home account and START OVER... instead of just being able to simply CHANGE THE USER NAME AND PASSWORD IN THE THERMOSTAT SETTINGS. Completely ridiculous and a huge waste of time.
The part of the video that explains the heating/cooling system disconnect at the electrical panel is misleading and incomplete. Most forced air systems and hydroponic ( hot water) systems will have a 15 or 20 amp single pole ( space ) circuit breaker or fuse. The video shows as its example a two pole 30 amp circuit breaker as may be used in geothermal heat pump or air to air heat pump
Google got plenty of Android running devices yet only shows apple's for demonstrations. And I was thinking to switch to pure Android devices like Nexus 5X...
Can you add those threshold settings like in Ecobee? In cold areas, furnaces might short cycle every 15mins like four times per hour and waste energy. If we can set the heat to run a minimal 30 mins and the start to run threshold to be 2F, it would actually save more energy.
Worst thing nest has done is convince everyone that installing your own thermostat is simple to do by yourself. 2nd worst thing they've done (especially in this video) is show the thermostat running without the "C" wire. While yes it can work, it can also make the system perform erratically (blower/inducer motors turning on and off rapidly). This can cause excess wear and tear and will drastically reduce the life expectancy of your systems components. If you have no idea what a "c" wire does, and/or you don't have one; do not install this thermostat by yourself!
As I wait for delivery of my thermostat, it would have been helpful if the *.pdf and/or this video had the dimensions of the Nest thermostat stated so I would know if I needed to either spackle and paint the wall or get a faceplate to cover the old thermostat marks.
when i hooked all the wires up to the base all i got was hot air. i had yellow in Y, green in G, orange in W1, white in W1, brown in C and red in Rh. when i moved the orange from W1 to OB and the red wire from Rh to Rc, i was able to get cold air when the AC was supposed to be on.
What I don't understand is why the video does NOT explain well why the jumper wire between R and Rc is no longer needed? Obviously it served a purpose. Please explain why the jumper is not needed for Nest. For example, does the Nest achieve jumping somehow anyway?
My existing Honeywell thermostat is connected to the Central Heating pump only and controls that. When the temperature in our hall, where it's situated, drops then the thermostat detects that and turns on the pump and that fires up the boiler and hence the radiators get hot again. Simples! Why complicate matters so with a swanky device and anyway what it 'Fan' ? I don't have that.
One thing I don't understand. On the old wiring it says RC for the red wire on the right. Why do they connect the RH sticker to the RC cable?? Especially since there is a RH connection on the Nest.
***** 5 Star Customer Service. I just spent a couple of hours on the phone with Nest Help Desk personnel troubleshooting an issue. They were a real pleasure to work with.
Given that the current crop of Nest thermostats do not have a logo, there is no obvious way to determine which way is up for the installation. Maybe you've got gravity sensors or adapt to the detected connections, I don't know, but you need to update your video in any case. (For those who don't yet have one, the mounting bracket has an obvious "up", but the device will plug into the bracket two ways. I hope it doesn't matter which way, but my first suspicion is that there is an "up" direction and I cannot tell which way is "up".
I moved into this house last June with the Nest installed already by the previous owner. The unit has been working fine until last night. The Internet has been disconnected. I checked the Nest and it indicated that the batter power is too low -- 3.716V. And I check the Equipment has this configuration: W1-Y1-G-Rc. I pulled out the Nest, and there is no C wire. Should I run a C wire to keep the Next charged up all the time as suggested by some?
Here is a question, why doesnt NEST have control over HRV? These are mandatory on all newer homes over the past decade. Its one of the reasons why i cant use nest thermostat. Also, why must the system mode be on 'heat or cool' in order to just turn on the fan?
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Y’all making a brotha feel like he can do anything with this instruction video! Imma see my hand at nuclear physics next. Thanks Nest!
A.C. Mitchell it’s actually really easy bro.. just make sure you turn off your power of the house before you install it. If a dummy like me can do it without any help then anyone can..
This killed me dude 😂 definitely confidence inspiring
I fixed a dry wall hole the other day for the first time. Im about to redo my neighbors house now for $12,000. Shit. I’m a beast.
I’m supposed to be paying attention but your comment 😂
Dakota DeMoss lol
Bro doing the electrical work is like that kids game where you need to put different shapes in different holes, props to the engineers for making this possible for my grandma!
i think i could learn simply.. no need to get complicated
Grandma?!😂 I'm definitely installing it now.
And for me
This is a god damned revelation of an instructional video and combined with the online chat support where you can send pictures of your existing wiring etc this should get an academy award.
Bravo google. Bravo. Amazing instructions.
It seems the online chat support where you can send them a picture has gone - I'm trying to find that and it just keeps taking me to the standard support page where you figure things out for yourself, or to the community.
Leave it to Google to, 1) Write and film perfect instructions and 2) build a level bubble into the device. Genius.
And back lit bubble level at that. (If you do it live.)
Installed with no problem after watching this, and I have zero electrician experience. Thank you!
I’m a 50 year old man who is petrified of electricity. You made me feel like I can do this. Thank you.
Because you’re hot
@@robertshields5541 can't say the same for u 😕
This is one of the best tutorials by a company for its own product. Which is sad but in my experience true. Good job 👍
You must have had dealings with Honeywell and their non U.S.A. so called help desk .
Thank you for saying that :) I was taking a trip down memory lane of videos I made and it feels good to see your comment.
Having literally no knowledge of this, it was done on the first try. Hardest part was figuring out the breaker box!!
Wow, the inside of this thing is incredibly well-designed. Color me impressed.
I just got done setting mine up, I was so shaky disconnecting the wires even though I shut off all electricity to the house. XD
I haven't done many things with electrical work in my life, and this is extremely easy and dummy proof.
So glad this video existed, very helpful.
Dude there low voltage wires not going to hurt they won’t even shock you
@@joelauro5152 that's so good to know. I'm planning on setting up a electronic doorbell so I'm hoping it's going to be at just as easy, even though I probably still have a mild panic attack setting it up.
@@joelauro5152 you should still always turn the power off. Not so much to protect you from low voltages (even if it was 120 you would only feel a tingle) but actually to prevent yourself from shorting out the small fuses and electronics that are inevitably part of an AC system👍🏽
Thank you for this video! I installed a Nest thermostat with complete confidence today. Couldn’t have done so without this guidance.
Thanks for showing us this and clearly. My dad isn't very convinced to switch from a basic thermostat to a smart one but he will if he knows it'll save him money 😉
Your dad is smart. These things are garbage and lie about the temperature to save some trees.
@@daviddahl83 no they do actually work. We've been saving hundreds of dollars this year thanks to these
explain?@@daviddahl83
@@daviddahl83youre so stupid lol
Couldn't be easier...my a/c-furnace thermostat had a 5th brown wire that connected to the "C" terminal....worked like a charm. I believe that some systems have a brown/blue wire that connects to the "C" terminal as mine did. Many thanks to your video for making the installation and setup a piece of cake. Saved me so much time and effort. The Nest system is soooo easy to use. Love it!
how did you labels/recognize different wires ?
Dude thank you for your comment. I was panicking about my blue wire but you helped me deduce what it was
Just installed this in my home. The video was very helpful. I’ve never done any electrical work before but it was simple. I recommend having a wire stripper in case you need to clean up some of the wires.
Wow ! Impressive that u installed this by yourself . Did have to install anything else where the boiler is installed ?
@@HBFREEWORLD Nope, I just worked at the thermostat. But you should check what wires you have as that might change things.
@@MrAgility888 thanks
This is all well & good …..for gas heat applications!!!!
I jus left a house today with a HEAT PUMP & I suspect the installer didn’t configure Nest for the proper system!
You need to show wiring & set up for both gas furnace/ac… and heat pump with auxiliary/emergency!!!
Now I have to go back to this house & check wiring at Nest & configure for heat pump!
The Installer is the main person to blame so far!!!! I’m glad you have info that helps with install & removal!
I don’t wanna tear it up taking it off the wall! Wish me luck!
Great video. This old lady did it in 15 minutes.
old
Install was pretty easy, works to spec (in the short run.) The hardest part is having to matching the 20 year old paint, which I am going to call 'Navajo dirt floor' for demonstration purposes. I sure hope that this thing lasts.
Pro tip: cut out a inch x inch square and take it to a paint shop. They use a computer to match the color. Be sure the sample location is a good representation of the color since sun/grease/dust might make it look different than you want. Get a sample size of paint which often is free and then test it out. Mine matched perfectly
I can’t believe how helpful this video was. Just set mine up, no issues. Thanks Nest!
gig yours have five wires
@@denisetaray yes! Though I did have one with only 4 as well for my basement.
@d2haze Did it save you money throughout the year especially summer ?
I like how at 5:02 they shamelessly show of their 1 star app :D
Clemens Dotson yea well what are you going to do, use bing?
It's on the Apple store. Apple is crapple.
The app is incredible
itskplace4 ur made from crap ngl
Its Google trolling Apple. They're also using an iPhone
I just had my Nest thermostat installed a couple of days ago and my house is cooling like there's no tomorrow. This is great as I live in Southwest Florida. I love it!
SWFL here too. I can't wait to get one.
I don’t even have a nest. I just wanted to watch this video cause I heard it was good. I’m in marketing and develop stuff like this, and this video, is great. I can’t put my finger on exactly why but it’s a hit.
If you just have a Red wire, hook it to either Rh or Rc, doesn't mater... Unlike most thermostats, the Nest Learning Thermostat does not require a jumper wire between Rh and Rc. Nest knows that if you've got heating and cooling, and just one R wire, the power source is shared between them. ... Nest Thermostat connectors are built so that only one wire can be inserted per connector.
Thanks I was actually wondering about this like as of this moment!
Same!
I can’t believe I was able to install it myself but I was with this video but I actually did it. I’ve never installed an appliance before in my life.
Good guide, was a bit worried about red wire, there was a fork RC RH or w/e they called. Tossed fork away, put red into RH just like in the video. Yellow green and white were a breeze. It’s all worked out like a charm. I really like this thermostat. Got it for about $200 from amazon on sale and there is no stupid subscription for this item. And it works with my HUE lights system. GREAT PRODUCT, I highly recommend and thank you Nest Labs for this detailed guide. ❤️
Just googled this as I had the same concern. Nest thermostats don't use jumper wires and you can simply ignore it. They use an internal jumper between the Rh and Rc connectors, so an R wire can go into a Nest Learning Thermostat's Rc or Rh connector.
The wire color is arbitrary. You’re lucky red was RH/RC
@@htko89 I live in USA, we have a thing that is called industry standard. I live in condominium complex, not some shack in the swamp.
@@Vladi_AK47 there is no industry standard for hvac wire colours in the USA is what I’m telling you. If you are offended at this please take it up with your country and condominium, OR, just suck it up and take the L.
@@htko89 i nailed installation with no education or experience as electrician, first try, solely by TH-cam video guide. You saying that I got lucky equals you admitting “taking an L”, my friend pedigree pal. Go check some old door bells chimes from 90s. Same black and red wiring with optional green. Standards? Never heard of them HA HA
Mine worked great. Easy install of 20 minutes, set up took about 5. I have only 3rd world construction skills and it went smoothly. (Matched up 4 wire system with Gas Forced Air heat and Electric A/C). Watch the video first and it all applied easily.
Are you still using the Nest after 2 years? and you had no issues with using just the 4 wires? Thanks.
i find this so strangely satisfying
It's just so chill
Ya it is so satisfying
Omg ik
My new free therapy session offered at a discount by GAPower!
Might watch this before bed each night. It's so calming. Wonder if they do one for loading the dishwasher ?
Seeing the 1 star review on your own video was enough to stop me buying one.
This video was from 8 years ago genius, look at the same app now, 4.6/5 starts with over 2 million ratings 🤦🏻♀️
Very helpful, not overly complicated, nice voice, good product. i just bout the nest and so far so good. expensive but i think it will pay for itself. looks good on the wall.
Google purchased Nest so that any other tutorials feature a Pixel phone. Brilliant strategy.
Show how to install very directly and clearly. Very helpful🙂
After several attempts and after being connected hours later I followed these steps and it worked. I suggest connect it for a few hours then connect it through the app
The most important step was making sure the pins stay DOWN when wires are inserted!! Couldn’t get it to work until I watched this video!!
I just want to throw this in here for a heads up. When I installed mine, the "W" cord (the white one) was in the "W" slot on my old thermostat. When I inserted it into the "W" slot into the NEST, only the heat came on. If you're having this problem, take the "W" cord and insert it into the "O/B" slot. The video doesn't tell you this, so it might not apply to everyone, but that's what got mine working.
Other than that, set up really is a breeze.
Do you have a heat pump? That would explain O/B... W is used for conventional air conditioning.
marcin kossakowski Yes, I have a heat pump, and you're right that that's the reason for the O/B. They should mention this in the video IMO.
I think this fixed my problem, thanks so much!
I am having this problem. Weekday do I do with the wire that is already on the o/b spot, as ith was in the original set up
They shouldn't even have this video on here. It's way too basic. Installing the Nest isn't hard, but this doesn't really take into consideration things like what you went through.
Great installation video. Very detailed for the novice.
This video helped me big time. Made installing a breeze. I just bought this thermostat yesterday.
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This is a great video. Really well-produced
Ok está muy bien todo eso jiji
Yeah It is from one of the richest companies in America and it shows
One of the only videos that haven’t gotten the virus
I bought one of these, and the first month it was in place my bill soared from 450 dollars to more than 1250 dollars. I called, and they said, "that happens sometimes." They told me how to turn off the "smart" features of the thermostat, and I paid my insane electric bill. I later found out my kids were coming home from school and cranking the ac down in the heat of summer when nobody was home, so that's what it started doing. Can't blame the company for that, but oh my goodness was that a sad discovery. It doesn't seem to shut off reliably when the temperature is reached (it gets way chilly) as well. Can't say I recommend this product because now it's just a pretty thermostat. There needs to be a warning on the box.
Set notifications. If temperature drops above or below where you want it, you'll get a notification
There is also a limit you can enter and a code required to override the range. Helpful for situations like this or for AirBnb's etc
Nicely done no PRO needed for this install 👍
Why am i watching this i don't even have a nest
JC H x2
🤣🤣🤣🤣 same. After watching this I will get one.
because you want one, like me.
Same tbh it’s 4am and idk what I’m even doing anymore
@@alexislarry7036 you and me both
You should add a link to the online compatibility checker in the notes
Easy to assemble, good strong materials, feels good, looks good.
I did it, thank you so much for these step by step instructions! 😊
Mine has a bridge on rc to r so idk what to do with that but everything else yall made simple, love this guide. I would recommend this product to everyone and im an installer.
This is a great video!!! thank you for being very detailed!!!
They should really include drywall anchors. If you touch it as much as I touch my thermostat, the whole thing will be hanging loose on the wall in a month.
Can't believe they charge $2.99 for Nest App -- this is a really expensive thermometer. But the video is clear and well done.
They don't... And it isn't
Liked subscribed and rang the bell. Love your videos!
A common line or should I say a fifth Line maybe needed. The line to be stripped & connected on both the nest and furnace well.
So easy!!! Googliness to the next level, although in 2024 the icons on the Nest are not color like the ones in this video ... Sad BUT its soo cool! Hoping that temp sensor works as advertised.
Who’s doing the voiceover? Love her voice
I think it is AI computer voice
Google : leads smartphone industry with original OS and flagships
Also Google : Uses Direct cpmpetitor in ad.
Google
"Cuz I just don't give a fuck" 🎶
This was before Nest became a part of Google
They were probably too lazy to reupload the video
@@lklyt They bought them at the beginning of 2014. Could've easily filmed the cell phone part and edited the original video. I kinda like the DGAF attitude though. :)
Yoooo just clicked away at the end of the video to see that 'download the nest app' and had like 1 star.
They didn’t show how painful it was to put in an extremely long Wi-Fi password.
Of course not! Got mine yesterday and of course I entered my password in wrong.... you might ask how? Oh you know just a little mistake like not putting a lower case and not a capital letter. But it’s not a little mistake when your using this to type in your WiFi password
😂🙌😨 the pain is real
I like how they show the 1.5 star rating of the Nest app in the App store
YOU HAVE TO CHARGE THE THERMOSTAT BEFOREHAND ! Was it this hard to include this information on this video or in the manual?
Not to be nit picky but it would be better if there was a "W" and "Y" sticker to match the W and Y screws instead of W1 and Y1, just makes it more clear in my opinion
My current thermostat has an orange wire connected to R and red wire to RC. The others white, yellow and green are in place as well. What do I do with the orange wire? Thanks
Wait they show the old stat with the red wire in the RC slot , he puts a RH sticker on then hooks it to the RH on the new stat .. was this a Blooper ? why the change and not hook it RC on the nest like it was on the old stat ?
you probably already know but they are interchangeable
Technology is just outstanding. Great tutorial.
Thank you, I just used your video to move my thermostat. Keep up the good work. Subscribed and rang that bell.
Crucial facts regarding reimbursements
Don’t let the wires fall backwards into the wall.
You did forget to tell the audience to turn the power back on!!!
Why on this video it shows connect red to rh when on my diagram it shows connect to rc?
yeah...I didnt get that too. The stickers didnt match the Letters.
It would have been nice if they suggested to charge the nest with a usb while doing the install. After 2 days of filling holes, it’s now 1am in the morning and I’m googling why it won’t turn on...now I have to wait a hour for it to charge. Good thing it isn’t winter because the heat been off for hours😒
Ok if this is not working with high voltage, which one is working? Do you have other similar thermostat which works with higher voltage?
Do I have to turn it off at the breaker box, or can I just turn the furnace off at the off switch on the side of the cabinet? What's this about a "C" connection or the Nest won't work?
at least they are honest and you can see that their app has only tow stars at the Apple store lol 6:09
carchis cause the nest app is not a homekit accessory and nest is owned by Google
carchis for me i recommend nest cause my dad uses android and me and my mom have iPhones
who wants home kit / home shit?
Me
The nest app is crap
A little explaining of the wires would help. You had a red wire with just R on it. But somehow you knew to label it RH not the other choice , so how does that work?
This is def the future!! Love it!!
The NEST installation / set up / modification process is a fvcking nightmare. Hours and hours of my life wasted for nothing. I have GAS / heat ONLY system. Really only needs 3 wires connected to work: R(ed) W(hite) and C(common). (Maybe not even the Common). But for some reason there were a lot of otherwires connected at my system / old thermostat. That threw me off... maybe original HVAC guy hooked them up as a habit since many other systems have cooling also. Anyway, THAT screwed me up for HOURS... because the NEXT automated process kept saying it wasn't sensing this wire or that wire or power... etc. After trying a dozen different things and going through pages of Google help garbage and watching many videos like this one I finally figured out that maybe I just needed to say there were only THREE wires connected (R, W, C) at the beginning of the configuration... and VOILA--that worked perfectly. OH--and the retardation of this set up process is even worse: If you change your Internet provider (and thus your SSID and password--you will be forced to DELETE this device / thermostat from your Google Home account and START OVER... instead of just being able to simply CHANGE THE USER NAME AND PASSWORD IN THE THERMOSTAT SETTINGS. Completely ridiculous and a huge waste of time.
I have that exact thermostat that you removed in the video!
But it has 3 extra buttons and a bigger screen
The part of the video that explains the heating/cooling system disconnect at the electrical panel is misleading and incomplete.
Most forced air systems and hydroponic ( hot water) systems will have a 15 or 20 amp single pole ( space ) circuit breaker or fuse. The video shows as its example a two pole 30 amp circuit breaker as may be used in geothermal heat pump or air to air heat pump
Google got plenty of Android running devices yet only shows apple's for demonstrations. And I was thinking to switch to pure Android devices like Nexus 5X...
Very Helpful! Thank You!
The rating of that app they showed at 4:58 in the google play store made me laugh out loud.
I love these. I call them money makers because they're trash thermostats & people call me out to fix it.
Can you add those threshold settings like in Ecobee? In cold areas, furnaces might short cycle every 15mins like four times per hour and waste energy. If we can set the heat to run a minimal 30 mins and the start to run threshold to be 2F, it would actually save more energy.
Worst thing nest has done is convince everyone that installing your own thermostat is simple to do by yourself. 2nd worst thing they've done (especially in this video) is show the thermostat running without the "C" wire. While yes it can work, it can also make the system perform erratically (blower/inducer motors turning on and off rapidly). This can cause excess wear and tear and will drastically reduce the life expectancy of your systems components.
If you have no idea what a "c" wire does, and/or you don't have one; do not install this thermostat by yourself!
nest.com/support/article/When-Nest-needs-a-common-C-wire
Can’t wait to get this for my mom ❤️
The best thermostat in the world
As I wait for delivery of my thermostat, it would have been helpful if the *.pdf and/or this video had the dimensions of the Nest thermostat stated so I would know if I needed to either spackle and paint the wall or get a faceplate to cover the old thermostat marks.
found it: nest.com/thermostats/compare/
Thank you,excellent video.
I got lost in the third step like if I was drunk.. wait I am drunk hahahaha
when i hooked all the wires up to the base all i got was hot air. i had yellow in Y, green in G, orange in W1, white in W1, brown in C and red in Rh. when i moved the orange from W1 to OB and the red wire from Rh to Rc, i was able to get cold air when the AC was supposed to be on.
What happens if you have a blue wire instead of yellow?
please add adjustable maintenance to the settings
What I don't understand is why the video does NOT explain well why the jumper wire between R and Rc is no longer needed? Obviously it served a purpose. Please explain why the jumper is not needed for Nest. For example, does the Nest achieve jumping somehow anyway?
My existing Honeywell thermostat is connected to the Central Heating pump only and controls that. When the temperature in our hall, where it's situated, drops then the thermostat detects that and turns on the pump and that fires up the boiler and hence the radiators get hot again. Simples!
Why complicate matters so with a swanky device and anyway what it 'Fan' ? I don't have that.
One thing I don't understand. On the old wiring it says RC for the red wire on the right.
Why do they connect the RH sticker to the RC cable?? Especially since there is a RH connection on the Nest.
@ 1:19 you can see that the native Red wire is connected to the "R" slot not "RC" th-cam.com/video/dHKD-9uI24I/w-d-xo.htmlm19s
Thanks googs, making money tomorrow
***** 5 Star Customer Service. I just spent a couple of hours on the phone with Nest Help Desk personnel troubleshooting an issue. They were a real pleasure to work with.
Anybody else just watch these videos for absolutely no reason
Given that the current crop of Nest thermostats do not have a logo, there is no obvious way to determine which way is up for the installation. Maybe you've got gravity sensors or adapt to the detected connections, I don't know, but you need to update your video in any case.
(For those who don't yet have one, the mounting bracket has an obvious "up", but the device will plug into the bracket two ways. I hope it doesn't matter which way, but my first suspicion is that there is an "up" direction and I cannot tell which way is "up".
My dad would be pissed if I shut off the breaker gotta do it live 😂
My red wire was hooked up to my R, I only have an RC and an RH with my nest which one do I hook my red too?
I hooked mine up to RH
I moved into this house last June with the Nest installed already by the previous owner. The unit has been working fine until last night. The Internet has been disconnected. I checked the Nest and it indicated that the batter power is too low -- 3.716V. And I check the Equipment has this configuration: W1-Y1-G-Rc. I pulled out the Nest, and there is no C wire. Should I run a C wire to keep the Next charged up all the time as suggested by some?
Yes. Very much so!
Here is a question, why doesnt NEST have control over HRV? These are mandatory on all newer homes over the past decade. Its one of the reasons why i cant use nest thermostat. Also, why must the system mode be on 'heat or cool' in order to just turn on the fan?
What about the the unit that attaches to the boiler? No mention of how easy it is to install that
This looks easy but I keep thinking I'm going to screw it up.
U probably will iv been to so many calls to rewire these just live with ur normal thermostat if it aint broke dont fuck with it
@@deantyler7176 No people are retarded, and too lazy to do their own research or read. I've literally seen brain surgeons that don't even know what RAM is or how to boot up their PC in Safe mode. It's not that they're dumb, they just refuse to learn or read about stuff that doesn't interest them