topic using a pin code is dumb in Nest Thermostats

using a pin code is dumb

effalphabet — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:06:45 GMT

I've had my nest Thermostat since before google bought it out from under me and I'm sick and tired of the security features on the device. I shouldn't need a pin just to set my thermostat to hold a temp. Please advise - how i can permaneny remove this pin code feature (so i can quickly and easily set my thermostat to hold a temp)?

Re: using a pin code is dumb

David_K — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 14:32:51 GMT

To unlock it:

Open the Nest app.
Tap your thermostat.
Tap the settings cog > Unlock.

There is no temperature hold feature on the model of thermostat you have. See here for your options:
Learn about Eco Temperatures and how to change settings - Google Nest Help

If you want to disable Eco mode:

Open the Nest app.
Select your thermostat.
Select the Mode option in the lower left and set the mode to Heat/Cool.
Select the Eco option in the lower center and end Eco Temperatures on all thermostats.

If you also want to stop it adjusting based on home/away assist and the auto-schedule features, select the Gear icon in the upper right and turn off the Home/Away Assist and Auto-Schedule options.

Re: using a pin code is dumb

zoeuvre — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:15:17 GMT

Hi effalphabet,

I wanted to check and see if you managed to see the information that davidking has shared. Please let me know if you have any questions from here. I would be happy to assist and make sure you are good to go.

Thanks for your help, @David_K.

Best,
Zoe

Re: using a pin code is dumb

zoeuvre — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:31:06 GMT

Hi effalphabet,

I wanted to check and see if you are still in need of any help. Please let me know, as I would be happy to assist, and answer any questions you may have.

Thanks,

Zoe

Re: using a pin code is dumb

zoeuvre — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 14:57:15 GMT

Hi there,

We haven't heard from you in a while so we'll be locking this thread if there is no update within 24 hours. If you run into any more issues in the future, please feel free to create a new thread.

Regards,

Zoe