Hi @vacayindabay,
First I would like to thank you for posting in our community page, on the other hand I apologize for the inconvenience that you are having with your Nest Thermostat. Let me tell you some troubleshooting steps that you can try to fix the problem.
You're right, it can be confusing that Google Nest thermostats are now managed through Google Home instead of the dedicated Nest app. Here's how to address your concerns:
Indefinite Preset Hold:
Unfortunately, Google Home doesn't currently allow holding any preset (including Eco) for an indefinite amount of time. The Eco mode itself is designed for long-term energy savings when the house is unoccupied, which might be why it has a hold option.
Guest Manual Control:
There isn't a direct way for guests to completely bypass smart features and have full manual control at the thermostat itself. However, you can achieve a similar effect through Google Home:
Create a Schedule: Set up a schedule in Google Home that maintains a comfortable temperature range throughout the day and night for guest occupancy. This way, they won't need to make frequent adjustments.
Remote Access: Guests can use the Google Home app (if you provide temporary access) to make minor adjustments within the set temperature range if needed.
Temperature Lock (Optional): While not ideal, you can explore the "Temperature Lock" feature in Google Home. This allows setting a minimum and maximum temperature range that the thermostat can't go beyond, even if guests try to adjust it manually. However, it restricts their flexibility a bit.
If for some reason you still have the same issue don't hesitate to let us know
Regards,
Mario.
