Operation Manual
A step-by-step guide to setup on the
Nest Learning Thermostat
After installing your Nest Learning Thermostat or resetting it to defaults, you’ll be
asked a series of questions about your heating and cooling system and your home.
We’ll walk you through each part of the process.
After your Nest Learning Thermostat is installed for the first time and the power is
turned on, the Nest Thermostat will begin setup. During setup, you'll be able to
connect your Nest Thermostat to your Wi-Fi network and answer a series of
questions about you and your home. If you want to connect your Nest Thermostat to
the Internet, make sure to have your Wi-Fi password handy. You’ll also need to know
basic information about your heating and cooling system.
Setup on the Nest Thermostat takes about 10-15 minutes.
Step 1: Language
The first step is to select the language you’d prefer. The Nest Learning Thermostat
and the Nest apps can speak English, Spanish, French, and Dutch.
Step 2: Internet connection
The next step is to connect the Nest Thermostat to your home Wi-Fi network. The
Nest Thermostat doesn't require A Wi-Fi connection. But when connected, you can
control your Nest Thermostat from anywhere using the Nest apps. A Wi-Fi
connection also gives your Nest Thermostat access to local weather information
(especially important for heat pump and dual fuel systems) and automatic software
updates.
Do I need Wi-Fi to use the Nest Learning Thermostat?
If you choose to connect to the Internet, you’ll see a list of nearby Wi-Fi networks.
Turn the ring to highlight your home network and press to select. If you don’t
immediately see your network listed, wait at least 30 seconds. Your Nest Thermostat
will continue to scan for networks in the area.
If your network still doesn’t appear, there may be a problem with your Internet
connection.
Help with Wi-Fi troubleshooting
Once you’ve selected your network, the password screen will appear (if your network
is secured). Use the onscreen keyboard to type out your password. Your password is
case-sensitive and must be entered exactly.