topic Re: Moving to a new Gen 4 Nest due to the support changes, are there any wiring changes for the base in Nest Thermostats https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Nest-Thermostats/Moving-to-a-new-Gen-4-Nest-due-to-the-support-changes-are-there-any-wiring/m-p/715172#M134678 <P>You will need to use all three of a new mounting plate, new trim place and a new socket.</P><P>Note that you apparently need to have a "personal" as opposed to "Google workspace" account to use Google Home. None of the instructions online for using a workspace account provide any useful information and I was unable to enable my account for use with the Nest.&nbsp;</P> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:45:41 GMT mstjohns 2025-04-30T23:45:41Z Moving to a new Gen 4 Nest due to the support changes, are there any wiring changes for the base. https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Nest-Thermostats/Moving-to-a-new-Gen-4-Nest-due-to-the-support-changes-are-there-any-wiring/m-p/715124#M134676 <P>I am taking advantage of the discount to upgrade my old nest (Gen 1 or 2) to the Gen 4. Can I remove it from the base on the wall and pop the new one on, or will I need to change the base of the unit as well?</P><P>I currently have (not sure if this is 1st or 2nd gen)</P><P>Model: Display 2.12</P><P>Blackplate Model: Backplate 2.21</P> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:56:34 GMT https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Nest-Thermostats/Moving-to-a-new-Gen-4-Nest-due-to-the-support-changes-are-there-any-wiring/m-p/715124#M134676 TheMrPiazza 2025-04-30T20:56:34Z Re: Moving to a new Gen 4 Nest due to the support changes, are there any wiring changes for the base https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Nest-Thermostats/Moving-to-a-new-Gen-4-Nest-due-to-the-support-changes-are-there-any-wiring/m-p/715133#M134677 <P>will need to use new base</P> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:41:40 GMT https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Nest-Thermostats/Moving-to-a-new-Gen-4-Nest-due-to-the-support-changes-are-there-any-wiring/m-p/715133#M134677 RipperT 2025-04-30T21:41:40Z Re: Moving to a new Gen 4 Nest due to the support changes, are there any wiring changes for the base https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Nest-Thermostats/Moving-to-a-new-Gen-4-Nest-due-to-the-support-changes-are-there-any-wiring/m-p/715172#M134678 <P>You will need to use all three of a new mounting plate, new trim place and a new socket.</P><P>Note that you apparently need to have a "personal" as opposed to "Google workspace" account to use Google Home. None of the instructions online for using a workspace account provide any useful information and I was unable to enable my account for use with the Nest.&nbsp;</P> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:45:41 GMT https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Nest-Thermostats/Moving-to-a-new-Gen-4-Nest-due-to-the-support-changes-are-there-any-wiring/m-p/715172#M134678 mstjohns 2025-04-30T23:45:41Z Re: Moving to a new Gen 4 Nest due to the support changes, are there any wiring changes for the base https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Nest-Thermostats/Moving-to-a-new-Gen-4-Nest-due-to-the-support-changes-are-there-any-wiring/m-p/715590#M134722 <P>it all sounds an absolute bloody nightmare&gt; thanks google, you've really aced it this time!</P><P>how much would it really cost you to honour all us early adopter's commitment and keep these sturdy devices going until WE decide to change them?</P><P>assuming you're in the USA? here in the UK they're offering us a discount for a completely different system not even made by google and are pulling their thermostats out of europe completely. shocking really!</P> Fri, 02 May 2025 10:10:58 GMT https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Nest-Thermostats/Moving-to-a-new-Gen-4-Nest-due-to-the-support-changes-are-there-any-wiring/m-p/715590#M134722 bixieupnorth 2025-05-02T10:10:58Z