Confirm my wiring compatibility

[Heathsalz]

When I ran the comparability test on our current thermostat, it said it was compatible with a Nest. When installing our Nest via the app, I was told our system was incompatible and I could not complete the install process. We have W, Rh, R, G, and Y wires with open spaces for B and O wires. The thermostat is on gas rather than electric. Any ideas what is going on?

 

[Patrick_Caezza · Accepted solution]

Give this wiring a try.

White - W to W

Red - R to R (jumper to Rh not needed)

Green - G to G

Yellow - Y to Y

[Heathsalz]

Thanks, Patrick. That wiring will work with the Nest if I just undo the screws on the old thermostat and insert the wires into the Nest's ports?

[Patrick_Caezza]

Correct.

[Heathsalz]

Thanks, Patrick! Got it set up this weekend. I appreciate your help!

[MelbaDT]

Hey folks, 

Thanks for taking care of this, Patrick_Caezza. 
 

Heathsalz, glad to hear that you've got it all working — thanks to Patrick's expert advise. Feel free to let us know if you have more questions. 

Best, 

Melba

[MelbaDT]

Hi, 

I haven't heard from you in a while so I'll be locking this thread if there is no update within the day. Should you have any new issues, updates or just a discussion topic, feel free to start a new thread in the community.

Best, 

Melba