topic Re: Using another Nest thermostat as sensor in Nest Thermostats

Using another Nest thermostat as sensor

Brodi — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 22:18:24 GMT

I have three Nest Learning Thermostats (3Gen) in my house; one runs the AC, the other two are connected to zones for the (hydronic) heating system. The AC is not zoned, so is controlled by only one thermostat for the whole house. I was considering getting a Nest temperature sensor to try and better balance the cooling. If I did, the sensor would be put right near where one of the heating 3Gen Nest thermostats is already installed.

I was thinking that it might be possible for the AC thermostat to use the heating thermostats as sensors, instead of purchasing separate remote temperature sensors. Is there a way to do this?

Thanks!

Re: Using another Nest thermostat as sensor

CoolingWizard — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 22:22:19 GMT

@Brodi , unfortunately there is not such a capability in the Nest Thermostat. Your only choice is to obtain a Nest Remote Temperature Sensor.

AC Cooling Wizard

Re: Using another Nest thermostat as sensor

Pasnick76 — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:45:59 GMT

Why can't the nest read other products temp sensors? Is this something the government needs to regulate for you guys to cooperate?

Re: Using another Nest thermostat as sensor

EdmondB — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 02:59:37 GMT

Hey Brodi,

I'd like to jump in here and check if you've seen CoolingWizard's response. Let us know if you need more help by replying to this thread.

@Pasnick76, Nest Thermostats are only compatible with Nest sensors at this time.

I appreciate the help, @CoolingWizard.

Thanks,
Edmond

Re: Using another Nest thermostat as sensor

EdmondB — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 03:18:41 GMT

Hi there,

I just wanted to follow up and see if you still need any help. Let me know if you have any additional questions from here.

Thanks,
Edmond

Re: Using another Nest thermostat as sensor

EdmondB — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 03:21:57 GMT

Hello there,

Please let me know if you have other questions or concerns as I will be locking this after 24 hours. Feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.

Regards,
Edmond