topic Re: Nest thermostat gen 4 display very dim in Nest Thermostats

Nest thermostat gen 4 display very dim

Exempt — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:58:32 GMT

I bought three nest gen 4 thermostats to replace 3 gen 3s. The gen 3s were bright, vibrant and had a brightness setting so customers could adjust brightness to their needs. It appears google removed that and replaced it with a sensor that automatically adjusts brightness based on ambient light. Unfortunately, this is defective and the display is way too dim under normal daytime light conditions and virtually unreadable during nighttime lighting conditions (in the living room at night). When looking at the display, it also randomly increases and decreases brightness as i am looking at it. What really hurts is that all the advertisements for this thermostat show a very bright and vibrant display, which, under all lighting conditions, I have not even come close to getting.

My question is:

Is there a brightness setting I am missing or an I stuck with this very dim display?

Is google aware of this problem, and if so, do they plan to issue a software update to fix it?

I do not want to return these thermostas, but if this can not be fixed, I feel I will have no choice.

Re: Nest thermostat gen 4 display very dim

Exempt — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:15:55 GMT

Also I do not have a c wire. Does anyone know if hooking up the c wire will allow thermostat to increase brightness since it will have a dedicated power wire?

Re: Nest thermostat gen 4 display very dim

Paulrybicki83 — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:30:44 GMT

I’m having the same problem. Installed it yesterday and couldn’t believe how dim it is.

Re: Nest thermostat gen 4 display very dim

Andrew20082007 — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:52:28 GMT

The display is so dim that it feels like a downgrade I honestly might switch back to the third GEN

Re: Nest thermostat gen 4 display very dim

jj467731 — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:50:13 GMT

Same here how is there no setting for the brightness

Re: Nest thermostat gen 4 display very dim

Lonerdottie — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:58:54 GMT

I just installed the 4th gen yesterday as well. The screen seems to dim.

Re: Nest thermostat gen 4 display very dim

Exempt — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 01:06:45 GMT

Something new happening now. Had no problem with the gen1 and 3 but the gen 4 is causing my taco sr504 relay for the boiler to start clicking on and off constantly when it is drawing power. I think I have had enough. Going to return gen 4 and put 3 back on line. Google I should have known...

Re: Nest thermostat gen 4 display very dim

Exempt — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 03:31:04 GMT

Returned gen 4s today. If google thinks I am going to pay almost $300 a pop to have a machine tell me what brightness I get on my device the are mistaken. Another fun fact in order to access your payment information on Google play you need TWO devices now. If I log in with my phone it sends a code to my tablet that I have to enter in my phone. You can't make this stuff up. Google is going to dictate and security them selves right out of business if they keep this craziness up.

Re: Nest thermostat gen 4 display very dim

mikeharing72 — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:41:35 GMT

It’s frustrating when an upgrade feels like a downgrade in key areas. Hopefully, Google addresses this in a future update—brightness control solar energy solutions is something they shouldn’t have overlooked.

Re: Nest thermostat gen 4 display very dim

Wakomako1232 — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:48:34 GMT

Why couldn't Google just give us a brightness setting for the screen? Completely silly.

The screen is too dim in my living room.

Re: Nest thermostat gen 4 display very dim

Petersonjandrew — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 22:33:34 GMT

Glad I’m not alone here, the default display brightness is unacceptable. Better be a fix in future updates!

Re: Nest thermostat gen 4 display very dim

hrmcdona — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:07:45 GMT

I’m very close to returning as well. The home app UI scheduling interface is so tedious compared to the old app and now I can barely even read the screen of the device itself.

If there is no update in a week or two I’m shipping this back.

Re: Nest thermostat gen 4 display very dim

Paulrybicki83 — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:16:42 GMT

Same here. I’m giving it two weeks

Re: Nest thermostat gen 4 display very dim

Ms86 — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:22:33 GMT

Same here! I thought it was defective. Glad I'm not the only one. Google, please fix asap!!!

Re: Nest thermostat gen 4 display very dim

Exempt — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:38:16 GMT

Funny I am a software programmer and even I had a little trouble withe scheduling interface! Lol

Re: Nest thermostat gen 4 display very dim

denis_miami_305 — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 03:33:33 GMT

Replaced two Gen 3 nests with Gen 4s and am very disappointed that there is no brightness setting. Google, please address this issue with a software update as soon as possible.

Nest Gen 4 Learning Thermostat Display Brightness

jacobc1983 — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 11:31:19 GMT

Please increase the brightness or add a brightness adjustment to this thermostat. It is too dim to be useful at the moment. Especially if you are looking at it off angle.

Thanks!

Re: Nest thermostat gen 4 display very dim

JSPastorek — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 12:31:51 GMT

Way too dim. Needs blue/red (cooling/heating) ring or other bright color indicator to show system is running.

Re: Nest thermostat gen 4 display very dim

cbrooks28 — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 12:48:26 GMT

I really was surprised at how dim it is compared to the previous gen. Amazing there is no setting for this. Hope you’re listening Google! Software update needed.

Re: Nest Gen 4 Learning Thermostat Display Brightness

shadownoz88 — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 19:01:21 GMT

Completely agree. The screen is far too dim. Feels like a downgrade in that regard.