Your Google Nest thermostat needs to know what kind of heating system you have so it can correctly control it. To help you identify what system you have, here’s a breakdown of how each system works.
During setup, your thermostat will ask what type of system you have and the type of fuel it uses. It’s important that you enter the correct system information during thermostat setup.
Note: If your heating type isn’t listed below, then your system probably isn’t compatible with Nest thermostats. To see whether your equipment will work with a Nest thermostat, use the Nest thermostat compatibility checker.
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Forced Air |
Warm air comes out of vents or registers |
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In-Floor Radiant |
Electric coils or hot water pipes under |
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Radiators |
Radiators are sealed metal containers filled They’re similar to in-floor systems, since they don’t use vents or fans, but radiators aren’t installed under the floor. |
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Electric baseboard |
Electric baseboard systems are generally not compatible with Nest thermostats. They are only compatible if they’re currently controlled by a 24 V thermostat. |
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How to change your type of heating equipment
It’s important that you enter the correct system information during thermostat setup. If you make a mistake, your Nest thermostat won’t control your system correctly. You can change your heating type if needed.
Home app
- Open the Home app
.
- Tap Favorites
or Devices
- Touch and hold your thermostat's tile.
- Tap Settings
.
- Tap Thermostat
Heat configuration.
- Tap the type of heat your system uses.
On your thermostat (certain models only)
- Press the thermostat ring to bring up the Quick View menu.
- Select Settings
- Continue.
- Choose Heat type, then select the type of heating you have.
Note: HVAC control can automatically adjust for your heating systems. For example, your heating system will start to heat early for a set point and turn off the heat when it reaches your preferred temperature.