Google’s Nest brand is the smart home jack-of-all-trades. Fromsmart speakersandsecurity camerastodoorbellsandsmoke detectors, the company’s devices offer one of the most complete tool kits for keeping your home under control. Add a thermostat to the mix, and you can truly enjoy the comfort of convenience.
I’ve explored how toinstall a Nest Learning Thermostatin a previous article, and now I want to take a wider look. In this feature, I combined all the tips, tricks, and wisdom I’ve learned while using Nest products into one guide to help you get the most out of your Nest Learning Thermostat. From scheduling, programming, and syncing with Google Assistant and Alexa, we’ve got you covered.
Nest Learning Thermostat (Third-Generation)
When it comes to central heating control, the Nest Learning Thermostat 3.0 is a brilliant tool. Easy to use and offering the potential to save energy and money, it’s a great option for a modern smart home.
Nest Thermostat scheduling tips and tricks
This section covers the scheduling of the Nest Learning Thermostat to set the temperature automatically. Once it’s set up, you can kick back and relax.
How to access the scheduling tools on a Nest Thermostat
Within the Nest app:
On the Nest Thermostat:
How to change the temperature schedule on a Nest Thermostat
Within the Nest App:
How to add a temperature to the Nest Thermostat’s hourly schedule
Within theNest App:
On theNest Thermostat:
How to copy and paste a day’s schedule on the Nest Thermostat
This can be done within the Nest App:
How to install a Google Nest Thermostat
The Nest Thermostat offers a smart and convenient way to regulate your home’s temperature, and this guide makes the setup just as simple.
How to copy and paste an entire week’s schedule on the Nest Thermostat
This is basically the same as the above, but you have to find the “Copy Week” tool.
It can be done within theNestapp:
Nest Thermostat daily heating tips and tricks
These tips detail how to use the Nest Learning Thermostat for daily temperature tweaks. you’re able to make adjustments on the device itself or remotely on a synced mobile device.
How to adjust the temperature on the Nest Thermostat.
To turn the temperature up or down on your Nest Thermostat, follow the steps below.
Within the Nestapp:
How to turn off the heat on the Nest Thermostat
How to turn on Eco Mode on the Nest Thermostat
On the Nest Themostat:
How to change the Eco Mode temperature on the Nest Thermostat
Within theNest app:
Within the Nest Thermostat:
How to set a safety temperature on the Nest Thermostat to prevent frozen pipes
Nest Thermostat general tips and tricks
These tips are general housekeeping tips on how to use the Nest Thermostat and adjust some of its settings.
How to change what the Nest Thermostat displays as you approach
The Nest Thermostat has a feature called Farsight on board that will display one of a number of options when you are nearby. This feature can also be turned off so that the Thermostat’s display only comes on if you approach it, or off entirely until you press it.
Options include: Target Temperature, Current Temperature, Analogue Clock, Digital Clock > Weather. Below the options, you’ll see the options if you don’t want to use Farsight.
How to turn off the learning feature on your Nest Thermostat
How to set your Nest Thermostat to automatically adjust when you’re not home
How to set Nest up with Google Assistant
Google owns Nest, and the two companies are now more entwined than they were originally. It is easy to link your Nest account toGoogle Homefor voice control throughGoogle Assistant.
Once linked, you’ll be able to ask Google Assistant to turn up the temperature or turn the heating off.
How to connect Nest to Amazon Alexa
Nest works withAmazon Alexaso if you have anAmazon EchoorAlexa-compatible devicelike Sonos, you can control your Nest Thermostat through Amazon Alexa.
Those with aSonos One, Sonos Beam (1st and 2nd generations), Sonos Arc,Sonos RoamorSonos Movecan control Nest through Alexa or Google Assistant, as the speakers support both assistants. Those that have aSonos Era 100orSonos Era 300can use Alexa, though these two don’t have Google Assistant support.
