I have recently bought a new thermostat for my smart home. Out of all the famous brands I chose to buy Nest thermostat. Yes, you heard it right! The famous and popular Google Nest thermostat became a part of my smart home.
I hired an expert to get the installation of my thermostat done. Although I know how to perform the installation process but I wanted it to be perfect so I took help from a professional. After doing all the installation related stuff now was the time to add Nest thermostat to Google home.
HOW TO ADD NEST THERMOSTAT TO GOOGLE HOME APP?
Nest thermostat app setup is a straight-forward task to perform. If you want to know all the major steps to add Nest thermostat to Nest app then give this section of the article a thorough read. Previously we have just given an overview of the steps but now we will dig into some more details.
How to connect Nest thermostat to Nest app or Google home app involves the following below mentioned steps.
1- ESTABLISHING A CONNECTION BETWEEN NEST AND HOME WI-FI:
If you want to know how to connect Nest thermostat to Wi-Fi then follow the below mentioned steps.
STEPS TO FOLLOW:
STEP 1 β Access the βQuick View Menuβ by pressing the thermostatβs ring
STEP 2 β You will come across βSettingsβ, press on its icon
STEP 3 β Now select βNetworkβ option
STEP 4 β After a quick scan, a list of available Wi-Fi networks will be shown to you. Choose your home Wi-Fi
STEP 5 β Enter the credentials for a successful connection
2- DOWNLOAD THE APP (NEST APP):
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For downloading Nest app you need to follow the below mentioned steps.
STEPS TO FOLLOW:
STEP 1 β Visit the Google Play Store or Apple Store
STEP 2 β In the search box, type βNest Appβ
STEP 3 β You will be shown related results
STEP 4 β Choose the desired app which you want to download
STEP 5 β Start the Installation and you will have the app installed right away
3- SIGNING-UP IN THE APP:
If you have a hard time remembering various instructions then we are here to help just like we did when you didnβt know whether Nest thermostat works with Homekit or not. For a successful signup process, follow the below mentioned steps.
STEPS TO FOLLOW:
STEP 1 β Open the Nest App
STEP 2 β Choose βSign-upβ option
STEP 3 β Enter a valid email address and select a password of your own choice
STEP 4 β After completing the steps, you will receive a confirmation mail on the email address that you have provided
4- RETRIEVING THE ENTRY KEY:
Even if you have completed the above steps you still wonβt be able to add your thermostat to the app without the entry key. To retrieve the entry key, follow the below mentioned steps.
STEPS TO FOLLOW:
STEP 1 β Access the βQuick View Menuβ with the help of thermostat ring
STEP 2 β Select βSettingsβ
STEP 3 β Wherever you see βNest Appβ turn the ring towards it. In order to select it, press the ring
STEP 4 β Look for the option which says βGet Entry Keyβ to retrieve the entry key
5- ENTERING THE ENTRY KEY:
The last step is to enter the entry key into the Nest app. For doing this, follow the below mentioned steps.
STEPS TO FOLLOW:
STEP 1 β Open the app
STEP 2 β Provide the login credentials
STEP 3 β You will find βSettingsβ option on the home screen
STEP 4 β Select the option βAdd Productβ
STEP 5 β Now choose the option βContinue without scanningβ
STEP 6 β Select the thermostat type which you want to add
STEP 7 β Enter the entry key on your thermostatβs screen accordingly
After this you will have your Nest thermostat added successfully into the Nest app.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q β How To Set Up Nest Thermostat App?
A β For setting up the Nest thermostat app you first need to open it, provide the valid login credentials, select the Settings option, choose Add Product option, select the type of thermostat you own and want to add, continue the process by choosing the option which says Continue Without Scanning and then enter the entry key.
Q β Why Canβt I Add My Nest Thermostat To The Nest App?
A β You need to restart the device on which you are using the Nest app. Reopen the Nest app as well and check whether it is connected to Wi-Fi or not. If the problem still persists then reinstall the Nest app.
Q β Can I Set My Nest Thermostat Without Qr Code?
A β Yes, you can set Nest thermostat without the QR code. You just have to choose the option saying Continue Without Scanning and you will be good to go!
WRAP-UP:
Adding Nest to Nest app is a very simple procedure. You must have gotten the idea by now. Well, we recommend you to perform this add-up procedure on your own because it will help you to expand your skill set and you will be increasing your technical knowledge more and more.