Does new Nest Thermostat ($129 version) work with Aux and Emergency Heat (for Heatpump)

[DRS1]

I planning to buy the new Nest Thermostat ($129 version…not the learning thermostat) to use for my electric heat pump and have a question I’m hoping someone can help me answer.

Does the new Nest Thermostat work with “Aux” and “Emergency” heat?   My current heat pump is hooked up to a Honeywell Thermostat and has the “white” wire connected to the “W2/Aux” terminal.  There is also a “jumper” between the “W2/Aux” terminal and the “Y2/E” terminal.  

If I buy the new nest thermostat (not the learning model), I’m assuming I’d connect this “white” wire to the “W” terminal.  My question is:  Will my heat pump’s auxiliary heat come on (when needed) with this connection?  Also, is there an option to use “emergency” heat with the new Nest Thermostat with this connection? 

[Patrick_Caezza]

Post a picture of the current thermostat's wiring.

[Jenelyn_O]

Hi there,

Chiming in — could you please share with us the photo asked by Patrick_Caezza? It will help us to move forward.

I appreciate your help @Patrick_Caezza.

Best,

Jenelyn

[Markjosephp]

Hello DRS1,

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,

Mark

[Jake]

Hey there,

I wanted to check in, and let you know that I will be locking the thread in 24 hours.

Best regards,

Jake