Nest Learning Thermostat 3rd Gen Unboxing/Install/Features/Review

[@sanjosemike3137]

We had a major problem installing the Nest thermostat. We have a two stage furnace that apparently requires special wiring for the Nest. We did not know we had a two stage furnace until I inadvertently blew a fuse in the furnace panel (in the attic). You may have THREE power supply switches to your furnace. You need to turn them all off before you start. We tried to work with Nest and the technician had us shift wires over and over during a one hour period. It was a nightmare of difficulty in handling tiny wiring. Nothing worked. Even the contractor we hired after this debacle was not able to get the Nest to function properly and stop giving error messages. IF YOU ASSUME THAT YOUR FURNACE IS COMPATIBLE WITH NEST YOU MAY BE WRONG. We returned the Nest and put in an Emerson (easy read) thermostat. It works fine and our single story home is very comfortable. Sometimes modern digital equipment is more trouble than it is worth. If you want to install a smart thermostat yourself, or use a contractor who is not a "Nest specialist" you may regret it. Sometimes "simpler" is really better. sanjosemike

[@KMHecker]

One thing to know about the NEST is that it really wants a five wire thermostat cable from the furnace. That will provide the power for the thermostat. I only had a four wire cable from the attic. I had three choices, run a new 5 wire line, a power supply that is sold for just this purpose that you can plug into the wall, or unplug the NEST once in a while and hook it up to a charger with a microUSB connection. I did the third for a while, but then forgot to do it. It never complained. Then I read that if the NEST sees any voltage on any of the thermostat wires, it will grab some of it. I haven't had to charge it for many months now.

[@lotsa2000]

I installed ours yesterday. When I installed the back plate, I found that placing it vertically covered all of the artifacts behind it. I saw that there were a couple holes when you installed it horizontally. But, I did skip over that part of the video, so maybe you had a good reason for installing it horizontally. Thank you for a great-quality, helpful video!

[@dhauswald]

installing our nest tomorrow. your tutorial was excellent

[@WolfHunter1043]

Thank you!

[@RTSchock]

Just FYI, our electric company and gas company are offering discounts for the NEST when purchased through them. I just paid $49 when I ordered it thought my power companies website. I am looking forward to installing it soon.

[@WolfHunter1043]

+Todd Schock I appreciate it. Hopefully someone else sees this too. Unfortunately my company didn't offer any discounts or rebates for it.

[@1ericlh1]

Great detailed video however can this 3rd gen unit be set to maintain one temp setting all the time as in 73 everyday?

[@WolfHunter1043]

Yes. If you turn off the home/away assist it will no change from the temperature you select so long as you haven't created a schedule with times it should change.

[@BDNADLER]

I am a brand new Nest owner. Already, before taking it out of the box, I have one major criticism toward nest that needs to corrected ASAP! For the money that Nest charges, they should clearly state on the box that the unit inside the box is Third Generation. I bought two Nest learning thermostats from two stores. The boxes fail to state, THIRD GENERATION. Tomorrow, I will call nest requesting assurance that at least one of my two units is Third Gen. I will return the second unit.

[@WolfHunter1043]

The screen is much larger on the 3rd gen. It's fills more the the actual bezel.

[@ajshdhenskaka]

You should be connecting these sort of devices to your 2.4Ghz network. They don't need a lot of bandwidth and would only add overhead your PC, laptop, consoles, phones, etc would have to contend with.

[@Xx_eeveemocha_xX]

It look so easy when u set up your... when I set up mine it said C not detected ..after I watched couple video to fix the C ... then the RC equipment detected... 🤔

[@webbuha]

Thanks for the thorough review. Do you know if it controls the humidity level?

[@WolfHunter1043]

I do not know if it controls the humidity levels but it does for sure monitor them so may have that ability.

[@cindykeller7279]

It does control the humidity

[@jolyonclarke9153]

Massively good, learnt so much from the clear and precise explanation. Thank you.

[@WolfHunter1043]

Hey thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@carolinaaceituno4530]

Thank you !- your video was easy to follow and I was able to connect my Nest Thermosthat

[@WolfHunter1043]

You're very welcome! I appreciate the feedback!

[@orlandodelgado3265]

Did you have to wire the C blue wire?

[@ActorPatel]

Its really nice to watch better then pro...THANKS

[@drexellake4051]

Can I set it to schedule and it not learn? I would rather it not be in learning mode as we never have the same schedule.

[@119Agent]

You can turn autoscheduling off.

[@mschroeder1100]

Great review! Very helpful. I am keeping it in my favorites! Thank you.

[@WolfHunter1043]

Thank you!

[@UnderMan]

It's a bit late, but can the learning feature be shut off? I want to schedule it myself and not learn temperature settings based on usage. Any temperature changes would be temporary. I don't want it to take that into account.

[@WolfHunter1043]

Yes. We have a very wild schedule, shift rotate daily so it's never the same. We keep the learning function off and just use it for the simplicity of creating a schedule in the app.

[@Kycirion]

Why didn't you move it down and cover the other holes? Arg.

[@WolfHunter1043]

I fixed the other holes after the video. That was my plan all along, putty and paint! 😉

[@japiken2493]

Once you turn off the learning schedule , can you program it simply for heat and a/c separately for 7 days a week no changes ? We are moving into a home with 3 zones, , 2 have the 2015 edition of the nest thermostat . We come from a home of 5/2 programmable thermostats. We do not want a thermostat to read our activity , it varies greatly , and want us to just set for times for heat on and heat down each day and same with a/c . If someone is in around the Boston area and knows how to program it simply let us know and all other advise welcome . ( the sellers did not leave the model or generation of the 2 nests) they look the same as this one. Any help appreciated

[@WolfHunter1043]

Yes. That's how mine is set up. You can make each day have as many changes as you want or keep them all the same by copying one and lasting over the other days too.

[@glynxie-smith3215]

I have a combi-boiler just installed and I have a nest thermostat system. my boiler will not turn off no matter what I try even schedule mode or if I turn it off, it displays off but the boiler keeps on working, help!

[@ramydobia]

This was an awesome review and highly recommend. Thanks, buddy for the info and am so excited to get one in my home.

[@WolfHunter1043]

No problem! I'm glad you enjoyed! Feel free to subscribe 😊 👍

[@dahelmer]

Why use the large white plate if you're not going to cover all the holes?

[@vincentrusso4685]

What happens if you have a power failure? Does the Nest have to be reprogrammed?

[@WolfHunter1043]

No.... Retains all settings and starts up like it was before. It also has an internal battery so it doesn't have to restart. Not meant to run for extended periods off of it though.

[@KMHecker]

Even the earliest NEST has a battery, and as long as the power failure isn't very long (I'm guessing a couple days), it should light up when power is restored, and remember its programming, including the time.

[@KMHecker]

So I am thinking I have the original NEST, which doesn't have most of the great features of the NEST 3, such as connection to WIFI. He could install his model without worrying about charging, which is what I used the microUSB port for. I think I need to upgrade to the NEST 3.

[@elmerturcios8735]

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[@KMHecker]

@@RoadsAndTraffic Was that good "bad" or awful? I'm happy with my NEST. I let my son program it now, as I'm 74 and slowing down.

[@EyeNTheSky]

I have just a couple, 1. Does the Nest app alert you when you have big shift/ swing charges in your home temperature? 2. Does it work with your home security system as a smart device?

[@WolfHunter1043]

The only significant alerts you get would be a monthly report comparing usage to the previous month. If for instance your furnace ran all day because someone turned it down, you would not notice that individual occasion by an alert. It pairs with some, depends what you have. I use SmartThings and Alexa which both can control it.

[@dennisaragona6170]

You didn’t mount the base plate properly that’s why when you push in on it , it moves!

[@RoadsAndTraffic]

I like cooling in summer and heating in winter.

[@ddemier]

Ive got an early model nest. Can I download new firmware to make it a Gen 3 model? How would I download the firmware?

[@KMHecker]

I believe I have the original NEST. It does not have all the bells and whistles, such as WIFI. I don't believe if it doesn't make it obvious you can upgrade, that you can add all those things. This NEST can be set for home and away, and for day and nighttime temp. I thought it needed five wires or it wouldn't charge (necessitating plugging in a microUSB charger), but I read that it grabs any voltage it sees on any wire and charges itself. I haven't charged it in at least a year.

[@richardplourde1264]

Great job with your review and tutorial!

[@WolfHunter1043]

Thank you!

[@paulg11552]

if you use a time program and you over ride it temporarily does it go back to the time program?

[@WolfHunter1043]

When it hits the next temperature setting at a set time, it jumps back to the schedule. For example. Wife comes home and bumps the heat to 72. At 8pm it changes to 67 like I have scheduled.

[@Justsome_Randomdude]

How well does this work with 2-3 story homes? I'm stuck between this and ecobee3. I like the Nest for looks and simplicity but i like the ecobee3 for the extra sensor.

[@119Agent]

I had an issue with mine in a two story home. The Nest was upstairs and it would think we are away when we were downstairs. Suddenly it would be 80 degrees inside and I find out the Nest has been in auto away for an hour because it can't see us.

[@pinarellorider9023]

Awesome review dude! I have one and cannot wait to install it!

[@tpham3527]

Hi, would you check & explain how to connect to a Hidden SSID Network. Thanks

[@tpfrk8977]

My ac guy said that nest thermostats are junk. Any thoughts on this?

[@WolfHunter1043]

+Todd P I loved it. Sold it with my house but buying a new house hopefully in 30 days and will put another one in. Maybe he was taking about build quality or reliability? Never had an issue with either of those. Seemed very well built. I did notice a savings on my electric bill since it was so easy to schedule temperatures and it detected when I was away. Also enjoyed the ability to login remotely and change it. Last key thing I miss is being able to lock the actual wall unit so younger hands (or girlfriend) can't change the temperature but I can easily unlock it or just use my phone to change it.

[@georgevoisin5414]

Hater's gonna hate

[@cswalker1234]

Probably to technical for your AC guy.lol

[@richardgarcia5408]

I have a programmable thermostat install in my house right now is there something else I need to change with the nest or just change the thermostat?

[@KMHecker]

The NEST is the thermostat. You'll have to program it. The instructions you have (or can get online) will show where on the base the different colored wires go. If you don't have a fifth wire from the furnace/AC, I believe that the NEST will find some power on one of the four wires and back up the battery. With my original NEST I thought I had to charge it occasionally, but then forgot for a while, and it hasn't needed to be charged in over a year. It found power somewhere.

[@armondhammer9]

uhhh. you missed the holes. what was the point of the backplate??

[@МаксимПопков-ы7в]

Perfect for my backyard

[@mariacanuto7727]

That was a great review for nest learning thermostat! Helpful and informative!😊

[@WolfHunter1043]

Thank you!

[@tk4c415]

what happens if you forget the code, or if you have a tenant that puts in a code and doesnt tell you the code

[@WolfHunter1043]

You can always unlock the panel via the mobile app on a phone.

[@bobrozek7723]

Hello, I'd Like To Say I Felt You Went A Little To Fast Threw Your Display On How To Use It.

[@tomszczypka7003]

Solid video I got one myself, so far so good

[@WolfHunter1043]

+Tom Szczypka thanks! Appreciate it!

[@drexellake4051]

Touch screen on something that size is possible, but cost prohibitive for most.

[@stevenrobinson982]

Does the Nest thermostat work with a gas heat pump?

[@WolfHunter1043]

It should work. I have one as well. That being said, check out their website for compatibility with your setup nest.com/works/

[@Tinman964]

Mine won't learn the away portion . I have 4 German Shepherds lol it picks them up when they walk past lol

[@WolfHunter1043]

You can turn off the motion part and strictly use your phones location. If it's just you and a partner it will work, if kids too.... No good alternative 😔

[@angellove7137]

What should I do if forget the pin I used to lock it

[@WolfHunter1043]

Use the app on your phone. There's an option to unlock without the pin.

[@cphilfox]

Very informative review - thank you! FOP?

[@WolfHunter1043]

+Charles Fox thank you, we don't have that here but possibly! Wouldn't say it either way 😉

[@cphilfox]

It's ok - I fully understand! I was there 32 yrs - I can still tell just by the look. ;-) Be safe...

[@cphilfox]

Trying to decide between Nest vs Ecobee. Your review was most helpful. Didn't know about the fan feature to come on x min / hour. Great selling feature for me...

[@WolfHunter1043]

+Charles Fox I was between the two of them as well, I ended up getting the Nest and I love it. I'm moving soon and taking it from this house to my next house

[@WolfHunter1043]

+Charles Fox thanks! Congrats on 32 years! You too

[@mr.lofton4736]

Just what I needed!!! Great review!

[@WolfHunter1043]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@CamBurgerAndCheese]

Great review. Very informative. I like how you put the exact times of when you'd be discussing each topic. Nice touch. #Subscribe

[@WolfHunter1043]

Thank you! Appreciate your feedback.

[@conraddeighan2448]

Where is the heat link that connects to the boiler??

[@992turbos8]

Conrad Deighan For a heat pump the orange wire is used

[@TryRickPayton]

I am going to enjoy this thermostat

[@greenapplejuice23]

best review i watched on this product. hopefully you have a ecobee review as well lol

[@992turbos8]

Mine came with a free google mini maybe next time show how they connect

[@mikelee8593]

Soooooo nobody is going to say anything about how your demonstration of mounting the cover plate clearly covered "ALL" the holes, and yet you still managed to mount this t-stat showing two holes at the bottom. I would have been livid if you installed this in my home. Dude, it's about the entire installation. You lost me after that...

[@WolfHunter1043]

I actually don't understand what you're even trying to say. But thanks!

[@mikelee8593]

@@WolfHunter1043 In your video, you showed how the white cover plate is supposed to cover the old holes. Which it did, but when you actually mounted the plate you moved it up and started screwing your plate down, showing the bottom two holes. I just couldn't believe you would leave those holes exposed when you clearly could have concealed all existing holes. Go back and watch your video. Nevertheless, you did a good job with the demonstration of the nest. I have OCD and I guess when people don't pay close attention to the details it bothers me, but I applaud your efforts.

[@WolfHunter1043]

It was a rental as I was in the military. Patched the two you are taking about after the video.

[@robertmacdougall586]

Back ground music is distracting,otherwise a great video

[@kiheisun]

You skipped over Nest Sense. How does that work?

[@WolfHunter1043]

Go to about 21:30 and I walk through each nest sense feature that existed when I did the review. Let me know if that helps

[@kiheisun]

@@WolfHunter1043 Thanks!

[@rhump01]

Thanks !

[@armandoavila7079]

Well wouldn't the app help if you wanna see the temp?

[@armandoavila7079]

Great review covered everything I needed to know. Thanks

[@WolfHunter1043]

+Armando Avila thank you!

[@Chris-5446]

2nd month w Nest. This thing is stupid. Manually overrode the smart learn thing, it still changes the temp setting. The temp reading was 3 to 4 degrees off. Called Nest they suggested turning it off and back on. It did correct it a couple degrees. Its overpriced BS. Might take it back.

[@Tomek1949]

This is not a home screen. This is Nest logo. (just an icon)

[@WolfHunter1043]

You got me!

[@Amrichal]

The learning part only works if you live alone

[@WolfHunter1043]

Agree. Or with a spouse with very consistent schedules. Teens or a jacked up schedule and it's out the door....

[@WRNPR]

I just got one at Amazon for 139!

[@992turbos8]

Wilfredo Rodriguez Amazon had the Nest E for 139 and the Nest 3 for 179 I took to long to decide the price went to 219 Also BEST BUY WAS AT 219 but they gave you a free Google Mini so I got mine at Best Buy

[@992turbos8]

Just another tip for me my breaker said A/C I switched it off thinking I’m good but the d/c wires were still live at the thermostat

[@WRNPR]

911 991.2 TURBO S Like I said before I got it for $139 brand new on Amazon. Nest 3, (T3007ES) stainless with the farsight feature. Regular price is 249

[@anthoniusalphaproject1588]

I hope you repaired the holes in the wall that the plate is supposed to cover to avoid looks like a lousy installation.

[@WolfHunter1043]

I did after the video. Figured a few minutes of drywall repair wasn't worth making it in the video.... 😉

[@anthoniusalphaproject1588]

It was really helpful your video, good job!

[@WolfHunter1043]

Thank you!

[@aymanlockhartable]

You look like a Chad! This video helped, thank you.

[@ihaulscrap]

Not a bad vid but the music was annoying.

[@allmoneyin6129]

i love

[@markamd1]

Subbed!

[@WolfHunter1043]

Thanks!

[@lightsout2241]

Chad borowski

[@ChristopherLorine]

For future videos, do not use the background music. It was really annoying. I liked the overall content of the video but really was put off by the music.

[@tarawang8157]

我喜歡～👍👍👍～

[@randallsimonsen1907]

Never worked for me. Had to take a picture of product and case number after an hout with "support", they then wanted me to order another one. if it did not work the first time how dumb would I have to be to order anther. Hours of installing and trouble shooting, and by the way haveing a blue wire does not mean it is connected at furnace, A simple 10 minute job, for those who are comfortable with simple electrical wireing. Why the bleep do I have to install 2 different apps to work one item...very lame. Litterly HOURS of trouble shooting, even shut down fire wall on access point, even though tablets, chromebooks, laptops, fire stick have no problems. Sent back near 10 days ago, still no refund, 6 different chats plus phone call. Save yourself trouble, stay away.

[@jimditroia669]

The Nest does not save you money...they can not be programmed in 30 min intervals thus actually costing you more when you just want to run your unit for 1/2 an hour. They must remain on for a full hour.

[@johnlupo3919]

a couple OF cool features NOT: a couple cool features!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@WolfHunter1043]

The internet must be rough for you... YOUR a smart one 😉 😂

[@RoadsAndTraffic]

Good video

[@RoadsAndTraffic]

I wish I buy the Google Nest Learning Thermostat

[@martinderome1142]

Is it possible to control the humidifier ?

[@WolfHunter1043]

If your humidifier has the ability to be controlled by a traditional thermostat, then yes.

[@maggiesgarden2234]

Does it have functionality with a humidifier?

[@WolfHunter1043]

Yes it does work with a humidifier if installed. Might depend on the model and how it's installed but worked in our old house support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9255237?hl=en

[@jimditroia669]

The Nest does not save you money...they can not be programmed in 30 min intervals thus actually costing you more when you just want to run your unit for 1/2 an hour. They must remain on for a full hour.

[@jimditroia669]

The Nest does not save you money...they can not be programmed in 30 min intervals thus actually costing you more when you just want to run your unit for 1/2 an hour. They must remain on for a full hour.