Minimum schedule heat duration change is only 1 hr this is unacceptable

[Plojm123]

So the other day I wanted to set a schedule to heat my house using my nest thermostat for 30 mins and then shut off and realized this isn't allowed. Worse google closed a same article on this forum. This is completely unacceptable we should be able to alter things down to the min at the very least 15mins not 1 hr which it's now. In 1 hr you can spend a lot if money in burnt fuel that I wouldn't have needed to if I could set it to only run for 30 min or less.  This needs to be fixed and allowed. Maybe I need to start a petition.

[zoeuvre]

Hi Plojm123, 

We hear you. We appreciate your thoughts about making our products better and smarter. Please be assured that our product team is working non-stop with different partners to bring the best features to our Google Nest devices. So, please let our product team know about it by sending feedback. We'll also take your feedback as an opportunity to learn and to be able to provide a better experience in the future. Let us know if there's anything else—we'll be here for you.

Best,

Zoe 

[Plojm123]

I will thanks

[zoeuvre]

Hi there,

Great! If you come across other information you'd like to pass along or have more questions, feel free to create a new post along with your thermostat's wiring setup.
 

Regards,

Zoe 

[MrJS]

I'd also like to set the heating schedule in 15 minute intervals like I can do on the mechanical boiler timer, rather than having a minimum of 1 hour (to be precise I'm wanting to make one timer 45 mins).

This is gas that we're paying for (at very high tariffs) so it's up to us users how long we want it to run for. Small houses heat up quicker than large ones as do well insulated ones.

The Nest packaging/marketing says will help us save money and be more eco yet it's burning more money and and releasing more carbon emissions in the process. Does not seem as smart as my mechanical timer, aside from allowing a variable temperature....

[zoeuvre]

Hi MrJS, 

Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We'll also take your feedback as an opportunity to learn and to be able to provide a better experience in the future. Feel free to create a new thread if you have more questions or other concerns, and we'll be happy to help.

All the best,

Zoe

[Plojm123]

What are the odds that google will actually institute a change on their software

[MrJS]

Sadly I suspect there's more chance of a pig flying

[zoeuvre]

Hi folks,

@Plojm123 and @MrJS, we don't have any news to share right now about access to real-time data or insights into Google's internal decision-making processes. Therefore, I cannot provide specific odds or predictions about whether Google Nest will implement a particular change in their software. However, Google Nest, like many technology companies, regularly updates and improves its software based on various factors such as user feedback, industry trends, and competitive landscape. They often release updates and new features to enhance user experience and address user needs. If you have a specific suggestion or request for a change in Google Nest's software, I encourage you please let our product team know about it by sending feedback.

Thanks,

Zoe

[Plojm123]

I actually did as requested before fingers crossed

[Jenelyn_O]

Hi there,

Chiming in — thanks for sharing your feedback, be assured that we're taking note of it. Please feel free to create a new thread if you have any questions or concerns, as we'll be willing to assist you from there.

I appreciate your input, Zoe.

Regards,

Jenelyn