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But you may need to move your thermostat if you’ve rearranged your furniture, if it has trouble communicating with the Heat Link, or has problems connecting to your home Wi-Fi network. Once you have the Nest Thermostat set up, it's time to install the app and connect it with the thermostat so that you can monitor and change the temperature from your phone. Important: Because the Nest Learning Thermostat works best on a stand when it stays in one place, you shouldn’t move it after you’ve chosen a good spot. Features like automatically switching to Eco Temperature depends on your thermostat being able to get consistent temperature and activity readings from the same spot in your home. Because Nest Learning Thermostats sometimes require changes to the thermostat wiring, it’s recommended that you have yours professionally installed to keep you safe and avoid damaging your system or thermostat. In most homes, installing a Google Nest thermostat is an easy DIY project that takes about 20-30 min. The Nest app’s step-by-step instructions make it easy to install and wire your thermostat, so use it as your main guide. Refer to this article if you need extra help.

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Thread the power cable that came with your Nest Stand through the hole so that the small end of the cable comes out in the front. The thermostat will now instruct you to move a dial all the way to the right. Follow that prompt again and press “Ok” when the thermostat asks for further confirmation. Go to your home’s breaker box and look for the circuit breaker that’s connected to your thermostat. Make sure that you shut off that circuit breaker.

If you have a dual fuel system or a whole-home humidifier/dehumidifier, it is strongly recommended that you choose professional installation.

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The next thing you’ll have to do will depend on what you have in mind for the Nest thermostat. Homeowners who are looking to just reuse their Nest thermostat in the future can store it until the time to reinstall. For the homeowners who are looking to replace and re-gift their old Nest thermostat, account removal will be necessary. Don’t worry because removing an old Nest thermostat from your account is as easy as resetting it. Tip: Some of the installation instructions are different, depending on the thermostat model. If you’re not sure which model you have, go to our article about How to tell which Nest thermostat you have. Determine if your system is compatibleTip: Sometimes, pets in your home can be detected by your thermostat and prevent your home from switching to Eco Temperature when everyone else is away. You’ll need to either manually switch to Eco Temperature, or keep your pet away from the room that your thermostat is in.

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Use a screwdriver to connect the thermostat base to the trim plate. High torque power drills can over-tighten the screws and damage the thermostat base. If you need to use a drill, use a low torque setting at slow speed. If you need to replace the power cable, you can use a standard micro USB cable for 3rd or 2nd gen Nest Learning Thermostats. Nest screws are self-tapping, so there’s no need to drill into soft materials like drywall or plaster. If you need to drill into harder materials like wood, use a 3/32 or 2.5 mm drill bit. Fil pilote systems are compatible with both the Nest Thermostat E and 3rd-gen Nest Learning Thermostat, but the wiring is a bit different. Once you’ve gotten used to having a Nest thermostat, you may not want to return to the more conventional options. You’ll want to keep it even if you’re moving or renovating your home. The good news is that you can reuse your Nest thermostat as long as you remove it properly first.Attach the plate to the wall with the included screws. The screws are self-tapping, there’s no need to drill holes. The Nest Learning Thermostat is designed to work even if your home doesn't have a commonCwire, but installing a newCwire or the Nest Power Connectormay be required in some cases. Now that you’re sure that the wires cannot electrocute you, you start clearing them out of the way. Push down on the thermostat’s terminal tab and start pulling out the wires. The app will take you through setup and show you a wiring diagram so that you can see where to plug in your wires. Follow the instructions in the app carefully to install your Nest Thermostat E. Where to install or place your thermostat Some systems, including heating-only, cooling-only, zone-controlled, and heat pump systems, require a C wire or the Nest Power Connector. Go to g.co/nest/cwire for details.