Change Nest thermostat Wi-Fi network

If you install a new router, the easiest thing to do is use the same network name (SSID) and password as before. Your Google Nest thermostat will typically be able to reconnect easily. But if you change the Wi-Fi SSID, password or other router settings, you’ll need to update the Wi-Fi information on your thermostat so that it can still connect to the Internet. 

Wi-Fi update instructions depend on which thermostat you have.

Select the thermostat that you have:
Nest Thermostat	Nest Thermostat E Nest Learning Thermostat
How to tell which thermostat you have

Nest Thermostat 

Important: You’ll need access to your Nest Thermostat to update the network and password. You can’t update Wi-Fi information with the app.

1. Open the Google Home app 
2. Tap Favourites or Devices .
3. Select your thermostat.
4. Tap Settings Device information  Wi-Fi.
5. The app will walk you through changing the Wi-Fi network.

Troubleshoot reconnecting

If your network name doesn’t appear in the list of Wi-Fi networks, wait a few minutes while the app scans for networks. If your thermostat still can’t find your new network, go to the article below for more help:

Troubleshoot connecting a Nest thermostat to Wi-Fi

Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Thermostat E

Remove the current Wi-Fi information on your thermostat

1. Press the thermostat ring to bring up the Quick View menu.
2. Select Settings .
3. Turn the ring and select Reset.
4. Select Account connection.
5. Select Reset to confirm.
6. After the reset is complete, remove your thermostat from the app. To reconnect your thermostat, set it up in the app again.

Sign in to the Wi-Fi network

1. Press the thermostat ring to bring up the Quick View menu.
2. Select Settings .
3. Turn the ring and select Network.
4. Select the new Wi-Fi network name and enter the new password. It may take a few moments for your network to appear.

Troubleshoot reconnecting

If your network name doesn’t appear in the list of Wi-Fi networks, wait a few minutes while your thermostat scans for networks. If your thermostat still can’t find your new network, go to the article below for more help:

Troubleshoot connecting a Nest thermostat to Wi-Fi