Step-by-step Instructions

Tip: If you don’t hear the display click, use your thumb to push the wires further into 
the wall. This will make sure the wires aren’t stopping the display from connecting 
to the base. 
11. Switch power 
back on 
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After turning the power back on, your Nest thermostat should power on 
automatically If it doesn’t turn on, you might see a blinking red light to indicate that 
the battery is charging. 
Wait for the battery to charge or check this article for troubleshooting steps: 
The Nest thermostat will not turn on after installation 
12 Set up your 
Nest thermostat 
After it’s finished starting up, the Nest thermostat will guide you through setup 
Then you’ll tell your thermostat a few basics about your home and your heating and 
cooling system so it can help keep you comfortable and save energy. 
You can also connect your thermostat to Wi-Fi so you can control it with the Nest 
app, and download important thermostat software updates. 
Set up your thermostat 
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