Step-by-step Instructions

f you’re going to use the optional trim plate, place it on the wall before installing 
the Nest base. 
Tip: You can paint the Nest trim plate to match the color of your wall. If you’d like to 
paint your trim plate, make sure to paint it before it's installed Make sure not to get 
any paint on your wiring, the Nest base, or your thermostat's display 
Pull the wires through the center of the base, then attach it to the wall with the 
screws. 
mportant: Use a screwdriver, not a power drill to drive in screws for the Nest base. 
Drills can easily over-tighten the screws and crack the base and damage its 
electronics 
se the bubble level to make sure the Nest thermostat is level 
The Nest screws are self tapping, so there’s no need to drill into soft materials. If 
ou need to drill into harder things like wood, use a 3/32 or 2.5mm drill bit. 
9. Connect the 
wires 
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Connect the wires to your Nest thermostat’s base by following the wiring diagram 
that you got from the Nest app. 
Press down on the connector button and insert the wire as far as it will go in. Then 
release the button. 
he connector button should stay down This confirms that the wire is properly 
seated. 