Nest should be much smarter about fan usage and temperature forecasts

[richpart]

I think Nest software should have more robust usage of the fan-only mode and temperature forecasts. I think like most homes, when the outside temp is over 90 F, the AC is only powerful enough to maintain the house temperature, not reduce it. I've been using the eco friendly setting for the AC at 76 F and that temp is fine for most days, except when the day is expected to be over 90 F.

When I'm home on 90+ weekends, I turn the fan on around 10 or 11 a.m. to prep for the heat that's coming. As the temp goes up, I turn the AC on around 73 F (cooler than the normally scheduled temp) and it's able to keep the house close to 76 F at the peak in late afternoon. When I'm at work and I don't do this, once the house is 76 F, it's quickly on it's way to 84+ and the AC struggles to slow the runaway temperature rise. I come home to a scorching house and have paid for AC all day. Not smart. 

Nest knows the expected temperature for the day. When it knows it's going to be a 100 F day, why can't it be programmed to turn the fan on at, say 70 F, and then turn on the AC at, say 73 F (or X degrees cooler than normal)? It would give the AC a fighting chance, use less energy and allow for an actually comfortable house temperature.

I'm smart enough to do this manually. Nest programming should smart enough do it automatically. 

[Cathal_S]

Hi there,
As this is a community forum supported by other users and community specialist's the best way of getting your thoughts, feedback or feature requests to the people that can make changes is by submitting feedback as detailed within the link below.

Feedback:
https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7071494

[richpart]

There was no option for feature requests on that page...

[Cathal_S]

Hi again,

Any feedback can be left, feature requests, issues, suggestions etc..

This information is passed to the Google Nest team directly and while they don't always respond they do read these submissions.

[MelbaDT]

Hey folks, 

Appreciate your help, Cathal_S. 
 

richpart, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. This is greatly appreciated as we're always on the lookout for ways to improve. 

Keep an eye out on this Community page or follow our social channels for news and updates. 

Best, 

Melba

[H71]

I would like to worn other buyers to stay away from Google nest, but That link doesn't work. Have tried everything to make mine work it's a scam 

[MelbaDT]

Hey H71, 

Sorry if you feel that way. Could you provide more details about what's going on with your thermostat? If it's different from richpart's concern, please create a new thread and provide as many details as you can. We'll be glad to help you from there. 

Best, 

Melba

[H71]

Thanks for your reply,  my thermostat works for a few months,  I think the Internet get disconnected for some reason once the problem was fixed,  the thermostat won't connect to heat link, the blue light that suppose flash to ensure its connecting never comes on, No setting on the thermostat to reconnect to WiFi,  the whole thing is a mess, am about to give it all up.

[MelbaDT]

Hey there, 

You're welcome. Let's keep one concern per thread — please create a new one as you have different issue regarding your thermostat. 

Best, 

Melba

[MelbaDT]

Hey folks, 

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

Best, 

Melba