How to turn off Nest thermostat

Nest thermostat is pretty easy to use, but it may not be so obvious how to turn it off when you don’t need the heating or air conditioning. However, it’s actually quite simple.

In a nutshell, you need to use the dial to rotate to the Mode menu and select the Off option from there. That’s it.

What’s more, you can use a Nest app to turn off your thermostat. For this, you’ll need to use just the same steps. Go to the Mode menu and select the Off option.

For a more detailed guide, check it out below.

How to turn off the Nest thermostat using the screen panel

To turn off the Nest thermostat using its screen panel, do the following:

• Press on the center of your Nest to open the main menu.
• Use the dial to scroll to the Mode menu and press to open it.

• Then, in the same way, select the Off option and press on the Nest thermostat again to confirm.

• To turn it back on, select Mode again and press it.

As you can see, there’s nothing complicated about it.

How to turn off the Nest thermostat from the Nest app

If you want to turn off your Nest thermostat from the Nest app, follow these steps:

• Open the Nest app on your phone or tablet.
• Select the thermostat you want to turn off.
• After that, tap on the Mode icon.
• Finally, select Off.

Note: The Nest app is only supported by the Nest Thermostat E and Nest Learning Thermostat.

How to turn off the Nest thermostat using Google Home

It’s great that you can also turn off your Nest thermostat through the Google Home app. Here’s how it works:

• Open the Google Home app on your mobile device and go to Favorites (Devices)
• Next, select your thermostat and tap Temperature mode.
• Choose Off.

When you turn your Nest thermostat off, it stops heating or cooling your home. However, it will still monitor the temperature and send alerts if it gets too hot or cold.

This is called Eco Temperatures (Safety Temperatures). This feature is triggered when the temperature reaches critical and dangerous values, even if the Nest thermostat is turned off. In other words, the thermostat will automatically start heating or cooling for safety reasons.

But you can deactivate it too.

How to turn off Eco Temperatures on Nest thermostat

You can also turn off this feature using the thermostat settings. And here’s how:

• Press the thermostat and scroll to Settings. Press again.

• Select Home Assist.

• Press on Stop Using.

• Next, scroll to the Eco option and press it.

• Use the dial to change the Heat to and Cool to temperatures to Off.

• Finally, rotate the dial to Done and press to confirm and exit.

Now that the protective temperatures are off, you can safely put your Nest thermostat in Off mode. Cooling or heating will not start, even at critical temperatures.

Should the Nest thermostat be on or off?

Whether your Nest thermostat should be on or off depends on your needs. Here are a couple of things you should consider:

How long will you be away from home?

If you’re going to be away for a few days or more, it’s a good idea to turn off your Nest thermostat completely. This will save you energy and prevent your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system from running unnecessarily.

What is the temperature outside?

If it’s very hot or cold outside, you may want to leave your Nest thermostat on so your home stays comfortable. However, if it’s mild outside, you can probably turn it off without problems.

Your comfort preferences.

If you are comfortable with a cooler or warmer temperature in your home, you may want to leave your Nest thermostat on even when you are away. This will ensure that your home is comfortable when you return.

Keep in mind that large temperature swings can be harmful to your home. That’s why it’s recommended NOT to turn off your thermostat.