You can learn how to install a Nest thermostat, which is a smart thermostat that automatically adjusts the temperature based on your habits, in your home.Many people are seeing benefits in a smart thermostat as they can save money and change the temperature on their phones.If you have centralized heating and cooling, you will need to uninstall your current thermostat in order to install the Nest thermostat.
Step 1: You should unpack your kit.
You'll use these items to mark your thermostat's wires.The base plate was screwed into the wall.You can see it above.A wall plate.It is possible to cover old screw holes.The thermostat itself.This can be separated into a base plate and a display unit.
Step 2: The power to your thermostat should be turned off.
Turn the thermostat's switch to "Off" when you find your circuit breaker.Failure to do so may cause a blown fuse or electrocution.
Step 3: The thermostat's cover needs to be removed.
You can use aPhillips screwdriver to remove the thermostat from the wall, but you may need a different one.
Step 4: The wires need to be labeled.
The wires that are plugged into the back of the current thermostat should have labels next to them.To tag the wires, use the corresponding labels that came with your unit.It's important to do this before plugging in the wrong wire to the thermostat, as this could cause the system to short out.
Step 5: There are wires in the thermostat.
You can remove the thermostat face from the wall if you've labeled the wires.
Step 6: The old thermostat should be put aside.
You should be left with wires poking out of a hole in the wall, which will allow you to install the thermostat.
Step 7: The Nest base's center hole has a labeled wire through it.
The wires should fit through the center hole in the base plate.If you want to hide the old screw holes from the other thermostat, first screw the trim plate into the wall.
Step 8: The base should be against the wall.
It should rest against the wall.
Step 9: Make sure the base is level.
You want the bubble to be placed between the two posts in the center of the level at the base plate.
Step 10: The base's screw holes should be marked.
You can mark the screw holes to make sure the plate remains level after you screw it in.
Step 11: The base should be screwed into the wall.
Attach the Nest unit to the wall with the included screws and screwdriver.
Step 12: The wires need to be connected.
Attach each wire to the appropriate hole by matching the label on the base plate.Once the wire has been connected, a tab should be placed at the end of the hole.
Step 13: Attach the thermostat to the display plate
Push the display onto the base plate with the help of a rectangular port at the bottom of the plate.It should be firmly in place.Now that the thermostat has been installed, you can begin setting it up.
Step 14: The thermostat's power should be turned back on.
The thermostat's circuit breaker switch needs to be flipped back to the "On" position.You should be able to proceed with setting up the nest once this power is on.
Step 15: When prompted, press the ring twice.
When you see a notification that says "Press to continue" on the Nest screen, you can press in on a silver ring surrounding the display and then on to the next screen.
Step 16: Pick a network.
When you see the "CONNECT" prompt, press the ring and then select your current network by turning the dial clockwise until the network is highlighted.
Step 17: The password is for your wi-fi network.
Select at the top of the screen and press the ring if you want to select a letter.
Step 18: If you want to confirm the wiring screen, you have to do it.
Press the ring on the screen to see a diagram of the wires that are connected.You may need to tighten the wire if there is a red dot over the connection.
Step 19: The instructions are on the screen.
You will be asked if you use forced air heating, if there is more than one thermostat in the building, and whether or not you have a ZIP code.
Step 20: You can set your temperature.
If you want to increase the temperature, turn the dial clockwise or counterclockwise.The current temperature will be shown next to a white line on the edge of the display while the projected temperature is in the middle.