Google Nest 3rd-gen Learning Thermostat User Manual
- June 15, 2024
- Google Nest
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Google Nest 3rd-gen Learning Thermostat User Manual
The Nest Learning Thermostat for the UK and Ireland should be installed by a
professional.
Please visit nest.com/eu/install to schedule
your installation. You’ll see a list of approved Nest Pro installers nearby
and find pricing information.
A Nest Pro will
- Make sure that your heating system is working. Your system needs to be working and needs to conform to building and safety regulations before a Pro can start working.
- Find the best place to install your Nest Thermostat.
- Install the thermostat and Heat Link.
- Connect your thermostat to Wi-Fi or help you do it yourself.
- Give you a quick product intro and demo.
If you’ve already bought an installation, you can schedule it with your reseller. Find out more at nest.com/eu/retail-install
WARNING
High voltage. The Nest Thermostat should be installed by a professional.
Compatibility
The Nest Learning Thermostat is compatible with almost all central heating systems, including:
- Combi boilers
- System boilers with hot water control
- Heat pumps (heating only)
- Zoned systems
- District heating with electrical control valve
Control systems
- On/Off
- OpenTherm
A Wi-Fi connection is required to control the Nest Thermostat with the Nest app and to receive software updates.
In the box
Before you start
You may want to install the Nest
Thermostat somewhere new Many wired thermostats are installed in rooms that
are rarely used, so the temperature that they sense can be warmer or cooler
than the temperature that homeowners feel. If the current thermostat isn’t in
a good location, install the Nest Thermostat in a new place with the Nest
Stand (sold separately) in a room that’s used more often. Placement guidelines
on page 12.
Where should you install it?
- Place it within 30 meters of the Heat Link. Closer is generally better. Walls and large objects between them can affect their communication range.
- The Nest Thermostat should be in a room that’s used often so that it can read the right temperature, can sense when the home is empty, and know when to automatically turn down the heating.
- It should have a clear view of the room.
- Wall-mounted thermostats should be installed on an interior wall.
- Make sure that it’s away from draughts and heat sources.
- For zoned systems, install the thermostat in the zone that it’s controlling.
Installing the Heat Link
It’s important to install the Heat Link before the Nest Thermostat. Do not
connect the thermostat directly to your heating system. High voltage current
will irreparably damage the Nest Thermostat. The Heat Link is necessary, even
if there are low-voltage wires.
Switch off mains power
You’ll be working with mains voltage, so protect yourself, the heating system,
and the thermostat by turning off the power before you start.
CAUTION
High-voltage wires
Connect to the power and the control circuit
Check the heating system’s wiring to determine what type it is. Remove the
Heat Link cover and connect the L (live) and N (neutral) terminals on the Heat
Link to the L and N circuit on the boiler or junction box. This will power the
Heat Link. Connect the heating control circuit to the Heat Link 1 (normally
closed/satisfied), 2 (common), 3 (normally open/call-for-heat) as needed.If
the system has a hot water control circuit, connect it to 4 (normally
closed/satisfied), 5 (common), 6 (normally open/call-for-heat) as needed. If
you have an OpenTherm boiler, connect its control circuit to the OT1 and OT2
terminals. See pages 20-25 for detailed wiring diagrams.
Connect to the thermostat wires
Skip to the next step if you’re installing the Nest Thermostat on the stand
and are using the USB cable for power. Take two wires from the wire bundle
that goes to the current thermostat and attach them to the T1 and T2 terminals
on the Heat Link.
Mount the Heat Link
Use the screws included to mount the Heat Link near the boiler or junction
box. Then put the Heat Link cover back on.
To help ensure a good wireless connection to the thermostat
- Leave at least 30 cm of space on each side.
- Install it within 30 m of the thermostat.
Installing the thermostat
On the wall
Choose this installation method if the current thermostat connects to heating
wires in the wall and doesn’t need to move to a better place. Go to page 13 to
start.
Using the stand
Choose this installation method if you’re replacing a wireless thermostat or
if the thermostat needs to be moved to a better position. The Nest Stand is
sold separately. Go to nest.com/eu for more information.
Go to page 14 to start.
Install the Nest base
Remove the old thermostat if there is one. You can attach the Nest base
directly to the wall or use the trim plate included to cover up any marks. If
you’re using the trim plate, snap it onto the base first, then screw them to
the wall as one piece. When installed on the wall, the Nest Thermostat should
be 1.2-1.5 m above the floor.
Connect the wires
Connect the wires coming through the wall to Nest’s T1 and T2 terminals. It doesn’t matter which wire goes into which connector. Continue to page 15.
IMPORTANT
Terminate and insulate all wires according to the regulations in your country
or region.
Install the Nest Stand
Attach the thermostat base to the stand according to the instructions that
came with it. Connect the power cable to the base and plug it into a wall
socket. Stand-mounted thermostats should be placed on a table or shelf 0.75–1
m above the floor and no further than 1 m from the edge.
NOTE
The Nest Stand is sold separately and comes with its own installation
instructions. Go to nest.com/eu/stand for more
information.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that you install the Heat Link before you install the Nest
Thermostat.
Attach the display
Press the thermostat display onto the base until it clicks into place. Switch on mains power and the Nest Thermostat will begin setup.
Setup
The Nest Thermostat will turn on and take you through setup. You can select a
language, connect it to Wi-Fi, and tell it some things about your home and
system so that it can help save energy. The Nest Thermostat doesn’t have a
touch screen. Turn the thermostat display and press it to select.
Control it with the Nest app
To control your thermostat with your mobile, download the free Nest app from
Google Play or the iTunes App Store. Then create a free Nest account with the
app. You can go to home.nest.com if you’re using a computer. If you need help,
please visit nest.com/eu/pairing
Using your thermostat
Your thermostat can automatically start learning your schedule or you can
choose a schedule with preset times and temperatures. You can edit your
schedule at any time.
For help with getting started, learning about
Nest Thermostat features, energy-saving tips and more, please go to
nest.com/eu/thermostatbasics
Wiring diagrams
The following diagrams show you how to install the Nest Thermostat on:
- 230 V combi boilers (page 20)
- Low voltage/dry contact combi boilers (page 21)
- S-plan (page 22)
- Y-plan (page 23)
- OpenTherm boiler (page 24)
- District heating with
- electrical control valve (page 25)
General specs
Heat Link
Note: T1 and T2 have no polarity at the thermostat. Maximum cable
thickness = 2 mm²
AC power adaptor
Input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A | Output: 5 V DC, 1.4 A
230 V combi boiler
Low voltage/dry contact combi boiler
S-plan
Y-plan
OpenTherm boiler
District heating with electrical control valve
Energy Related Product (ErP) Directive
Nest Learning Thermostat meets the criteria of the following temperature
control classes under the ErP Directive.
- Device and function definition in accordance with EN 60730-1
- Purpose of control: Automatic electrical control of modulating thermostat
- Protection against electric shock: Independently Mounted Class I Equipment
- Rated voltage: 100-240 V~, 50-60 Hz
- Surge immunity category: Installation Class 2 or Residential
- Pollution degree: 2
- Type of action: 1C
- Rated loads for relays: 100-240 V~, 50-60 Hz, 3 A resistive or 1 A inductive
- Method of earthing: Functional ground terminal
- Rated impulse voltage: 4 kV
- Temperature for the ball pressure test: 125 ºC for materials in contact with or supporting live parts; 80 ºC for accessible surfaces
- ELV limits of power output to thermostat: 12 V DC, 0.15 A on terminals T1 and T2
Limited Warranty
Nest Learning Thermostat
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS, AS WELL AS LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS THAT MAY APPLY TO YOU UNDER
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
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This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other legal rights that vary by state, province or jurisdiction. The disclaimers, exclusions and limitations of liability under this Limited Warranty will not apply to the extent prohibited by applicable law. For a full description of your legal rights, you should refer to the consumer protection laws applicable in your jurisdiction, and you may wish to contact a relevant consumer advisory service. This Limited Warranty is in addition to your legal rights in relation to the Products and does not affect your statutory rights.
In particular, this Limited Warranty does not limit the legal warranty obligations imposed on the seller and you may claim your rights under the legal warranty against the seller. This Limited Warranty only applies to Products purchased and used in the European Union, Norway and Switzerland.
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product that the product contained in this box (“Product”) will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the
date of delivery following the original retail purchase (the “Warranty
Period”). If the Product fails to conform to this Limited Warranty during the
Warranty Period, Nest Labs will, at its sole discretion, either (a) repair or
replace any defective Product or component; or (b) accept the return of the
Product and refund the money actually paid by the original purchaser for the
Product.
Repair or replacement may be made with a new or refurbished product or components, at Nest Labs’ sole discretion, to the extent that this is permitted by local laws in your jurisdiction. If the Product or a component incorporated within it is no longer available, Nest Labs may, at Nest Labs’ sole discretion, replace the Product with a similar product of similar function. Any Product that has either been repaired or replaced under this Limited Warranty will be covered by the terms of this Limited Warranty for the longer of (a) ninety (90) days from the date of delivery of the repaired Product or Replacement Product, or (b) the remaining Warranty Period. This Limited Warranty is transferable from the original purchaser to subsequent owners, but the Warranty Period will not be extended in duration or expanded in coverage for any such transfer.
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If you are the original purchaser of the Product and you are not satisfied
with this Product for any reason, you may return it, at your cost, in its
original condition, within thirty (30) days of the original purchase and
receive a full refund.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS; HOW TO GET SERVICE IF YOU WANT TO CLAIM UNDER THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY
Before making a claim under this Limited Warranty, the owner of the Product
must (a) notify Nest Labs of the intention to claim by visiting
nest.com/eu/support during the Warranty Period
and providing a description of the alleged failure, and (b) comply with Nest
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obligations with respect to a returned Product if it determines, at its
reasonable discretion after examination of the returned Product, that the
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Products that have been subject to: (a) modifications, alterations, tampering,
or improper maintenance or repairs; (b) handling, storage, installation,
testing or use not in accordance with the user’s guide, placement guidelines,
or other instructions provided by Nest Labs; (c) abuse or misuse of the
Product; (d) breakdowns, fluctuations or interruptions in the electricity
supply or the telecommunications network; or (e) Acts of God, including, but
not limited to lightning, flood, tornado, earthquake or hurricane. This
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consumable parts, including batteries, unless damage is due to defects in
materials or workmanship of the Product or software (even if such consumable
parts or software are packaged or sold with the Product). Nest Labs recommends
using only authorised service providers for maintenance or repair.
Unauthorised use of the Product or software can impair the Product‘s
performance and may invalidate this Limited Warranty.
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STATUTORY WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO
THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEST LABS ALSO LIMITS THE
DURATION OF ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS TO THE DURATION OF
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VARIATIONS THAT MIGHT APPLY TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts or specific exclusions, so some of the limitations set out above may not
apply to you. If any court or relevant authority decides that any of these
limitations is unenforceable, it should be deemed modified to the minimum
extent necessary to make it enforceable. If this modification is not possible,
the relevant provision should be deemed deleted. Any modification or deletion
will not affect the validity of the rest of this Limited Warranty.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please direct any questions about this Limited Warranty to Nest Labs (Europe)
Ltd. at Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland or through
nest.com/eu/contact 064-00004-GB
For online or phone support, visit
nest.com/eu/support
Recycling and disposal: visit
nest.com/eu/recycle
Dispose in accordance with applicable legislation.
The WEEE symbol means that your Nest Thermostat must be disposed of separately from general household waste. When Nest Thermostat reaches its end of life, take it to a designated waste collection point in your area for safe disposal or recycling. By doing this, you’ll conserve natural resources, protect human health and help the environment.
EU Declaration of Conformity
Nest Labs (Europe) Limited: Gordon House, Barrow Street. Dublin 4, Ireland
Hereby, Nest Labs (Europe) Limited declares that the Nest Learning Thermostat
is in compliance with RED 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU DoC is available
at the following Internet address:
nest.com/eu/legal/compliance/red
PRODUCT WIRELESS INFORMATION
HU: 2400–2483.5 MHz: Wi-Fi (max 18.0 dBm), BLE (max 8.0 dBm),
802.15.4 (max 15.1 dBm). 5150–5350 & 5470–5725
MHz: Wi-Fi (max 14.8 dBm)
HL: 2400–2483.5 MHz: 802.15.4 (max. 12.5 dBm)
RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION (MPE)
This device meets EU requirements and those of the International Commission on
Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) regarding the limitation of
exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health
protection. To comply with the RF exposure requirements, this equipment must
be operated at a minimum of 20 cm separation distance from the user.
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