Installation Manual

General Information

Nest Learning Thermostat Installation Features

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No jumper wires needed

The Nest Thermostat does not use jumper wires, it will automatically jump terminals for you. Do not connect

jumper wires to the Nest Thermostat. Before removing any wires from the old thermostat, including jumper

wires, take a picture of the existing wiring configuration in case you or the homeowner need to reinstall it. 

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System Match

When you first install the Nest Thermostat, it checks to see what wires you’ve inserted into the base’s

connectors and prompts you for additional information where needed. 

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Pro Setup

Pro Setup lets Nest Pros configure advanced settings in order to set up complex systems, including dual-fuel

systems, humidifiers/dehumidifiers and multi-speed fans. Pro Setup also activates a customer’s extended

warranty if the Nest Thermostat is purchased from and installed by a Pro. 

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Silent relays

Nest Thermostats use solid state switching instead of relays so there’s no noise when it switches on or off.

You will not hear any “clicking” during system testing and activation.

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Press connectors

Connecting the HVAC system wiring to the Nest Thermostat base is easy using the press connectors. Simply

insert the wire into the connector as far as it will go until the press connector stays in the down position.

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Multifunctional Star connector

The Star connector on the Nest Thermostat can control a number of different applications. If you insert a wire

into this terminal, the Nest Thermostat will ask you to select the application and will control it based on your

selection. For a list of compatible applications that can be inserted into the Star connector, see the wiring

diagrams below.

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