Google home mini overcome thermostat limits

[Yannick59]

Hi,

I have linked my Google home account with my Nest thermostat. So with a Google home mini, I can set temperature with voice.

However, I have locked my authorized temperature range in the nest app but I can override that control just asking a temperature outside the range.

On the google website, I read:

 « 

1. Open the Home app tap the name of your Nest thermostat Settings
2. Tap Lock »

I haven’t this lock option in my IOS google home app. For Nest thermostat settings are only:

The name of the Nest thermostat

the home name

the room name

and that all.

so simple voice command like « ok google increase the temperature » could override the limits I have set for my Nest thermostat without need of a password.

Is this an issue with the IOS app? Is there a solution? Thank you

[Ryan_G]

Hi Yannick59,

Thanks for reaching out and we're sorry for the delay.

You can ask your Google Assistant to change the temperature on your Nest Thermostat. This is also possible even if you set a lock on your thermostat but within the range you've set in the lock option.

Check out this link for the complete guide.

Best regards,

Ryan

[Yannick59]

Thank you Ryan,

I have looked the guide. However, in the parameters of my IOS google home app, I have not the lock option. And I can set the temperature outside the range defined in the nest app.

I have only: Name, House, Room as parameters nothing else. 

Best Regards

[Ryan_G]

Hey Yannick59,

Thanks for the reply.

There are times that feature may not show up if there's an update available for the Google Home app or your iOS. Also, try to download the app on a different mobile device if available.

Let us know how it goes by replying to this thread.

Best regards,

Ryan

[Ryan_G]

Hey Yannick59,

I just wanted to follow up and see if you're still in need of help. Please let us know as we would be happy to answer any questions you may have. 

Best regards,

Ryan

[Ryan_G]

Hey folks,

Thanks for visiting the Google Nest Community. 

Since this thread hasn't had activity in a while, we're going to close it to keep content fresh.

If you have additional questions, feel free to submit another post and provide as many details as possible so that others can lend a hand. 

Hope this helps!

Kind regards,

Ryan