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Compatible for two wires only.

Gbm149
Community Member

My thermostat which is a honeywell have two wires

Red Wire: R ( with jumper R to RC)

Black Wire : W

Can I use the Google Nest 2020 on two wires without using C wire or a Google Nest power adaptor?

Google nest 2020 have only W and R

Google Nest 3rd Gen have W , RC and RH

Thanks

GBM149 

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RnAElec
Community Member

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allows for this, battery operated round heatlink

Houptee
Silver Product Expert
Silver Product Expert

You do not use any jumpers on the Nest or any of the new smart Tstats.

You would use R and W and C if you can run a new thermostat wire to the system this is the best way to get a C wire. You can buy the thermostat cable at Home depot or Lowes etc use 5 conductor cable.

Or use a power adapter if you dont want to run the new cable.

The Nest Learning might work without a C wire but no guarantee. 

All the new smart thermostats work much better with an actual C wire connected.


Houptee -- NJ Master HVAC Licensed Contractor

EdwardT
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi folks,

 

@Houptee and RnAElec, thanks for the help!

 

@Gbm149, I wanted to follow up and see if you are still in need of any help. Please let me know if you are still having any trouble from here, as I would be happy to take a closer look and assist you further.

 

Thanks,

Edward

 

EdwardT
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi Gbm149, 

 

It's me again. I wanted to check back in to see if you have other questions and concerns. Feel free to let me know if you do.

 

Thanks,

Edward

EmersonB
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey everyone,

@Gbm149 just one quick final check in here since activity has slowed down. We'll be locking the thread in the next 24 hours, but if you still need help, I would be happy to keep it open. If there's more we can do, just let me know.

I appreciate the help, Edward, RnAElec and Houptee.

Regards,
Emerson