I don't have internet, can I install a nest thermostat without internet?

[rgaila]

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Original Poster: User 11504123433942228294 

 I don't have internet at this location,  can nest be installed and work without having internet?

[rgaila]

Hi User 11504123433942228294,

I'm afraid not, setup requires Wi-Fi and a functioning internet connection.

-From david.king Gold Product Expert.

[lwc726]

Hello can the google nest thermostat operate for say three months without internet access? Thanks

[Markjosephp]

Hello lwc726,

Thanks for reaching out to the Google Nest Community Forum. I'd love to help

Controlling Nest Thermostats manually even without the Wi-Fi connection is possible. The set-up will be different depending on the type of Nest Thermostat you have. You can follow these steps as a guide:

For Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Thermostat E:

• If this is a first time installation and setup, you should see options such as Language, Equipment, the Nest App, Internet, etc on the screen.
• Proceed with the initial steps and skip the Nest app by selecting "not now."
• Skip the Internet connection part and follow the prompts until you reach "finish setup."

For Nest Thermostat (2020):

• Install a Google Home App in your phone and sign in to an account.
• Proceed with the initial set up so your system would configure.
• Once you reach the "Choosing your Wi-Fi network" part, skip this by selecting cancel or forcing the Google Home app to close.
• Restart the thermostat device itself.
  • Pull off the display from the base and remove the batteries for 2 minutes.
  • Plug them back in and to its base.

Please let me know if that helps.

Thanks,

Mark

[Markjosephp]

Hi lwc726,

I'm checking back in. Were you able to do the steps above? I'd be glad to hear from you — I'd like to make sure everything is working.

Thanks,

Mark

[lwc726]

Hello and so kind of you to reply, we were looking after the grand kids last week. At any rate I will be following your directions. The home wifi will be cancelled for three months and wanted to  make sure I didn’t do something wrong. Thanks

[EdwardT]

Hi lwc726,

Thanks for the response. Let us know the results once you've tried the steps. Keep us posted.

Thanks,

Edward

[janthadeus]

Hey there,
 

I want to make sure you're all good — how did the steps go?

Thanks for the help here, Mark and Edward.

Best,

JT

[janthadeus]

Hi there,

Just checking in to make sure that you've seen our responses. Please let me know if you have other questions or concerns as I will be locking this in 24 hours if I won't hear back from you again. Feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.

Best regards,

JT

[lwc726]

The new not thing that worries me is the thermostat, is calling for the wifi to be setup. 
now will that have a negative impact on the battery life if we have the thermostat not connect for three months to wifi?

[Markjosephp]

Hi there,

Thanks for getting back to us, @lwc726. There should be no negative impact on its battery life as it was getting power from your HVAC system. But how's your Nest Thermostat? Were you able to set it up without the Wi-Fi network?

Let us know how it goes.

Best,

Mark

[lwc726]

Yes I was able to set the temp but was unsure of impact on  battery. 

Thanks that should cover it thanks so much for all the help

[janthadeus]

Hey lwc726,

Awesome, we're glad to hear that! As we got our resolution here, I'm going to mark this thread as resolved. I'll be locking this thread if we won't hear back from you again in 24 hours. Should that happen, feel free to create a new one if you have more questions or have other concerns in the future. 
 

Thanks for chiming in, Mark.

Best,

JT