Google Nest Thermostat Unboxing and Install! (2 Wire)

[@SharonTseung]

Well done - thanks for the tutorial!

[@HeadingForTomorrow]

Did you check the voltage before doing this, I was told to always check voltage. What kind of control panel do you have on the other side, have you had any issues with battery running low etc?

[@PepsiManX360]

The metal plate is only needed for electrical boxes. You didn’t need it.

[@michaelreyes6852]

That’s the nest 3rd generation ?

[@aznswiedie]

does it actually work though? We put it into our flips but always have to change some settings on the HVAC

[@seanlovesrealestate]

Yup! Been working for a few weeks now. Might need to tweak some things or add a wire if I install Central AC

[@ruckusmiley3643]

Is your 2 wire set up 120v or low voltage

[@alexmarji7687]

Never 120 at TSTAT only for floor heat

[@caroc8290]

So cool, for a few dollars update. Just updated my AC I have nest through Costco my bill was little under $16,000 For a 1,160sq home. Every one said it’s too much money what I pay. What you think?

[@seanlovesrealestate]

A full HVAC update could run you $15000, but I only paid $4500 to have a new AC unit installed in one of my flip projects (1500 sqft).

[@sanwalmofiz2311]

Hi is this Google nest thermostat or nest E thermostat? Asking has I only have two wires R and W. Will this work with my system?

[@todds.5368]

What did you do when it didn’t turn on? Mine didn’t turn on same as yours.

[@giannawilson8135]

i appreciate you.

[@seanlovesrealestate]

Thanks!

[@MrTee-de7to]

So you had no power issues, like needing a C wire?

[@seanlovesrealestate]

Nope, I was ok with just the red wires. The C wire is if you have AC

[@Edg90]

So the nest is only for the heater?

[@seanlovesrealestate]

No, if you have an AC, you'll have a third cable

[@MrSurfcaster76]

With only two wires coming from the wall it’s still compatible with the Google next?

[@seanlovesrealestate]

Yes! I only have a heater in my house and these are the only two wires I have. Works great!

[@ahpektan]

@@seanlovesrealestate Did you have the heat link connected to the nest?

[@bones007able]

Got mine for free from my power company... they claimed it would work with my 2 wire setup.... it didn't ... says I need a C wire , I simply removed the nest and re-installed my honeywell thermostat, I carefully packed up the nest back in its box ... and dropped it in the garbage can, Ill be damned if I am running more wires through plaster walls or plugging a wall wart in and running the wire across the floor just to power some google garbage....

[@douglastran4978]

Since there are only wires, how will the Nest charge itself?

[@seanlovesrealestate]

One of the 4 wires gives power to the thermostat

[@douglastran4978]

@@seanlovesrealestate but I only have 2 wires. For some reason, initially the battery would run out every 2 days or so and I would have to disconnect the unit to charge it from the outlet. However, the last charge is still working (it's been more than one week). Do you know why the battery has not run out this time? It's still on 2 wires.

[@gv5486]

Does it require batteries?

[@seanlovesrealestate]

Nope, it's powered by the red cable that connects to your furnace

[@limeallens6160]

The back plate is ugly and takes away from the look of it. Do a little drywall work and make it look better it’s easy.