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Nest thermostat technical specifications

Find specific details about Google Nest thermostats such as dimensions, certifications, compliance with environmental standards such as ENERGY STAR® certification and more.

Nest Thermostat

Colour

Fog, Sand, Charcoal, Snow

Screen

6 cm (2.4 in) colour LCD
240 x 320 resolution
Mirrored glass finish

Compatibility

Nest Thermostat works with most 24 V heating and cooling systems, including furnaces, air conditioners, boilers and heat pumps with either forced-air or radiant delivery.

Heating and Cooling: one stage of heating (W1) and cooling (Y1) and a second stage of either heating (W2) or cooling (Y2).

Heat pump: with auxiliary or emergency heat (O/B, AUX)

Fan: (G)

Power: (C, Rh or Rc)

Some systems, including heating-only, cooling-only, zone-controlled and heat pump systems require a C wire or the Nest Power Connector. Go to g.co/nest/cwire for details.

Professional installation is strongly recommended for dual fuel systems.

Learn more about compatible systems 

Sensors

Temperature 
Humidity
Proximity (passive infrared sensor)
Soli sensor for Motion Sense
Capacitive touch
Ambient light

Learn more about sensors in Google Nest products

Memory

256 MB

Size and weight

Assembled (Display+Base)

Mass: 139 g (4.9 oz)
Diameter: 8.4 cm (3.3 in)
Depth: 2.72 cm (1.07 in)

Trim plate size

Width: 18.0 cm (7.09 in)
Height: 11.2 cm (4.41 in)

Battery

2x AAA 1.5 V alkaline batteries

Power consumption

Less than 1 kWh/month

Voltage requirement

20–30 V AC

Connectivity requirements

For remote control:

Wi-Fi Internet connection
Google Home app
Phone or tablet running iOS or Android
 

Wireless

802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz/5 GHz) Wi-Fi
802.15.4 (2.4 GHz)
Bluetooth low energy

Bandwidth

Average bandwidth approximately:

50 MB/week upload and 50 MB/week download

Certification

UL 60730-1, Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use
UL 60730-2-9, Particular requirements for temperature sensing controls

In the box

Nest Thermostat display
Nest Thermostat base
Mounting screws and wire labels
AAA backup batteries
Quick start card
Welcome Guide

Operating

Ambient:

Temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Humidity
Up to 90% RH unpackaged

Pressure
Up to 10,000 ft altitude

Storage

Ambient:

Temperature
-20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F)

Humidity
Up to 80% RH in packaging

Pressure
Up to 15,000 ft altitude

Green

Contains no hazardous substances
RoHS compliant
REACH compliant
ENERGY STAR®
Recyclable packaging
EU Persistent organic materials (EU POP)
WEEE
CEC Title 20
CEC Title 24 Residential
Conflict mineral-free
Prop 65
Perchlorate-free
Halogen-free
Plastic components made with 49% post-consumer recycled materials

Learn more at nest.com/responsibility

Nest Thermostat E

Colour

nest thermostat e cooling
White

Screen

24-bit colour LCD
320 x 320 resolution at 182 pixels per inch (PPI)
4.5 cm (1.76 in) diameter

Languages

Click below for more information on the language options available for the Nest Thermostat.

Languages on the Nest Thermostat

Compatibility

The Nest Thermostat E works with 85% of 24 V heating and cooling systems, including gas, electric, forced air, heat pump, radiant, oil, hot water, solar and geothermal.

Heating and cooling: 1 stage of heating (W1) and cooling (Y1) and a second stage of either heating (W2) or cooling (Y2).

Heat pump: with auxiliary and emergency heat (O/B, AUX)

Fan: (G)

Power: (C, Rh or Rc)

The Nest Learning Thermostat E is designed to work even if your home doesn't have a common C wire, but installation of a new C wire or the Nest Power Connector may be required in rare cases.

If you have a dual fuel system it is strongly recommended that you choose professional installation.

Learn more about compatible systems 

Sensors

Temperature
Humidity
Proximity
Motion
Ambient light
Magnetic (for thermostat ring position)

Memory

256 MB

Size and weight

Display
Mass: 105 g (3.7 oz)
Diameter: 8.1 cm (3.19 in)
Height: 2.47 cm (0.97 in)

Base
Mass: 34 g (1.2 oz)
Diameter: 7.2 cm (2.83 in)
Height: 1.08 cm (0.43 in)

Assembled (Display+Base)
Mass: 139 g (4.9 oz)
Diameter: 8.1 cm (3.19 in)
Height: 2.89 cm (1.14 in)

Trim plate size
Width: 15.04 cm (5.92 in)
Height: 11.05 cm (4.35 in)

Battery

Built-in, rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Power consumption

Less than 1 kWh/month

Voltage requirement

20–30 V AC

Connectivity requirements

For remote control:

Wi-Fi Internet connection
Nest app (check requirements)
Phone or tablet running iOS or Android

Wireless

802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz/5 GHz) Wi-Fi
802.15.4 (2.4 GHz)
Bluetooth low energy

Bandwidth

Average bandwidth approximately:
50 MB/week upload and 50 MB/week download

Certification

UL 873, Temperature-indicating and -regulating equipment
CSA-C22.2 No. 24, Temperature-indicating and -regulating equipment

In the box

Nest thermostat display
Nest thermostat base
Trim plate
Mounting screws and wire labels
Installation Guide

Note: If you need a steel plate to mount to an electrical box, you can visit the Google Store to purchase one.

Steel plate size:

Width: 10.0 cm (3.94 in)
Length: 10.0 cm (3.94 in)
Height: 0.4 cm (0.16 in)
Weight: 50 g (1.76 oz)

Operating

Ambient:

Temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Humidity
Up to 90% RH unpackaged

Pressure
Up to 10,000 ft altitude

Storage

Ambient:

Temperature
-20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F)

Humidity
Up to 80% RH in packaging

Pressure
Up to 15,000 ft altitude

Green

Contains no hazardous substances
RoHS compliant
REACH compliant
Energy Star
Recyclable packaging

Learn more at nest.com/responsibility

3rd-gen Nest Learning Thermostat

Colours

nest thermostat 3rd gen steel
Stainless Steel
nest thermostat 3rd gen copper
Copper

Polished steel

Mirror black
nest thermostat 3rd gen white
White
nest thermostat 3rd gen black
Black

Brass
 

Screen

24-bit colour LCD
480 x 480 resolution at 229 pixels per inch (PPI)
5.3 cm (2.08 in) diameter

Languages

Click below for more information on the language options available for the Nest Thermostat.

Languages on the Nest Thermostat

Compatibility

The Nest Learning Thermostat works with 95% of 24 V heating and cooling systems, including gas, electric, forced air, heat pump, radiant, oil, hot water, solar and geothermal. This is based on data gathered through Nest’s online compatibility tool.

Heating: 1, 2 and 3 stages (W1, W2, W3)
Cooling: 1 and 2 stages (Y1, Y2)
Heat pump: with auxiliary and emergency heat (O/B, AUX, E)
Humidifier or dehumidifier (HUM, DEHUM)
Fan 1, 2 and 3 speeds (G/G1, G2, G3)
Power (C, RH, RC, R)

The Nest Learning Thermostat is designed to work even if your home doesn't have a common C wire, but installing a new C wire or the Nest Power Connector may be required in some cases.

Note: Only one of the wires that go into the connector (HUM, DEHUM, E, W3, G3) can be connected to the Nest thermostat. The 3rd-gen Nest Learning Thermostat supports systems with either multiple fan speeds (G2/G3) or with multiple stages of heating (AUX/W2/W3) and cooling (Y2).

If you have a dual fuel system, a whole-home humidifier/dehumidifier or a multi-speed fan, it is strongly recommended that you choose professional installation.

Learn more about compatible systems

Sensors

Temperature
Humidity
Proximity
Motion
Ambient light
Magnetic (for thermostat ring position)

Memory

512 MB

Size and weight

Display
Mass: 205.4 g (7.25 oz)*
Diameter: 8.4 cm (3.3 in)
Height: 2.69 cm (1.06 in)

Base
Mass: 38.3 g (1.35 oz)
Diameter: 7.6 cm (3.3 in)
Height: 1.1 cm (0.42 in)

Assembled (Display+Base)
Mass: 243.7 g (8.6 oz)*
Diameter: 8.4 cm (3.3 in)
Height: 3.08 cm (1.21 in)

Trim plate size
Width: 15.04 cm (5.92 in)
Height: 11.05 cm (4.35 in)

*3rd-gen Nest Learning Thermostat, Stainless Steel. Weights may vary slightly for Copper, White and Black Nest thermostats.

Battery

Built-in, rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Power consumption

Less than 1 kWh/month

Voltage requirement

20–30 V AC

Connectivity requirements

For remote control:

Wi-Fi Internet connection
Nest app (check requirements)
Phone or tablet running iOS or Android

Wireless

802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz/5 GHz) Wi-Fi
802.15.4 (2.4 GHz)
Bluetooth low energy

Bandwidth

Average bandwidth approximately:
50 MB/week upload and 50 MB/week download

Certification

UL 873, Temperature-indicating and -regulating equipment
CSA-C22.2 No. 24, Temperature-indicating and -regulating equipment

In the box

Nest thermostat display
Nest thermostat base
Trim plate
Steel plate
Mounting screws and wire labels
Nest screwdriver
Installation Guide
Welcome Guide

Operating

Ambient:

Temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Humidity
Up to 90% RH unpackaged

Pressure
Up to 10,000 ft altitude

Storage

Ambient:

Temperature
-20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F)

Humidity
Up to 80% RH in packaging

Pressure
Up to 15,000 ft altitude

Green

Contains no hazardous substances
RoHS compliant
REACH compliant
Energy Star
CEC Title 20
CEC Title 24 Residential
CEC Title 24 Non-residential
Recyclable packaging

Learn more at nest.com/responsibility

2nd-gen Nest Learning Thermostat

Nest thermostat gen 2 specs

Colour

Stainless steel

Screen

24-bit colour LCD
320 x 320 pixel display
4.45 cm (1.75 in) diameter

Languages

Click below for more information on the language options available for the Nest Thermostat.

Languages on the Nest Thermostat

Compatibility

The Nest Learning Thermostat works with 95% of 24 V heating and cooling systems, including gas, electric, forced air, heat pump, radiant, oil, hot water, solar and geothermal. This is based on data gathered through Nest’s online compatibility tool.

Heating: 1, 2 and 3 stages (W1, W2, W3)
Cooling: 1 and 2 stages (Y1, Y2)
Heat pump: with auxiliary and emergency heat (O/B, AUX, E)
Humidifier or dehumidifier (HUM, DEHUM)
Fan Single-speed fan (G/G1)
Power (C, RH, RC, R)

The Nest Learning Thermostat is designed to work even if your home doesn't have a common C wire, but installing a new C wire may be required in rare cases.

Note: Only one of the wires that go into the connector (HUM, DEHUM, E, W3) can be connected to the Nest Learning Thermostat.

If you have a dual fuel system or a whole-home humidifier/dehumidifier, it is strongly recommended that you choose professional installation.

Learn more about compatible systems

Sensors

Applies to 1st- and 2nd-gen Nest Learning Thermostats:
Temperature
Humidity
Proximity
Motion
Ambient light
Optical (for thermostat ring position)

Size and weight

Display
Mass: 215 g (7.6 oz)
Diameter: 8.3 cm (3.27 in)
Height: 2.79 cm (1.10 in)

Base
Mass: 37 g (1.3 oz)
Diameter: 7.65 cm (3.01 in)
Height: 1.07 cm (0.42 in)

Assembled (Display+Base)
Mass: 252 g (8.9 oz)
Diameter: 8.3 cm (3.27 in)
Height: 3.2 cm (1.26 in)

Trim plate size
Width: 15.0 cm (5.91 in)
Height: 11.2 cm (4.41 in)

Battery

Built-in, rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Power consumption

Less than 1 kWh/month

Connectivity requirements

Wi-Fi Internet connection
Nest app (check requirements)
Phone or tablet running iOS or Android

Wireless

802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) Wi-Fi
802.15.4 (2.4 GHz)
Note: For 1st-gen Nest thermostats, 802.15.4 (2.4 GHz, inactive)

Bandwidth

Average bandwidth approximately:
50 MB/week upload and 50 MB/week download

In the box

Nest thermostat display
Nest thermostat base
Trim plate
Steel plate
Mounting screws and wire labels
Nest screwdriver
Installation Guide
Welcome Guide

Operating

Ambient:

Temperature
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Humidity
Up to 90% RH unpackaged

Pressure
Up to 10,000 ft altitude

Storage

Ambient:

Temperature
-20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F)

Humidity
Up to 80% RH in packaging

Pressure
Up to 15,000 ft altitude

Green

Contains no hazardous substances
RoHS compliant
REACH compliant
Recyclable packaging

Learn more at nest.com/responsibility

 

Nest system compatibility

Compatibility systems types

Nest Learning
Thermostats

Nest Thermostat E

Natural gas, oil, electric fuel types

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Single-stage heating and/or cooling

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Single-stage heating with two stages of cooling

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Two stages of heating with one stage of cooling

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Single-stage heat pump with/without AUX heat

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Single-speed fan

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Single-stage heat pump with separate single-stage furnace heating (dual fuel)*

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Single-stage heat pump with separate two-stage furnace heating (dual fuel)*

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Two-stage heat pump with/without AUX heat

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Two-stage heat pump with separate two-stage furnace heating (dual fuel)*

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Humidifier* or dehumidifier*

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Dual transformer systems*

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Two stages of cooling and two- or three-stage furnace heating

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Two or three speed fan*

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