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Permanent Hold on Nest Thermostats

sairamg
Community Member

‎01-18-2025 07:56 PM - last edited on ‎01-21-2025 08:18 AM by Community Specialist

Dear Google Nest Team,
I am writing to express my strong interest in having a "permanent hold" feature added to older Nest thermostat models. Currently, this functionality seems to be exclusive to the 4th generation Nest, leaving those of us with earlier models at a disadvantage.
My specific situation highlights why this feature is crucial: I am a part-time resident at my property, residing there for only 4-5 months out of the year. During my extended absences, I need the ability to set a precise temperature and maintain it indefinitely without relying on the Nest's learning algorithm or temporary hold settings. This level of manual control is essential for:
* Energy Conservation: Avoiding unnecessary heating/cooling when the house is unoccupied for long periods.
* Property Protection: Maintaining a safe temperature to prevent issues like frozen pipes or excessive humidity.
* Peace of Mind: Knowing that my home's climate is under control, even when I'm away.
While I appreciate the energy-saving intent behind Nest's learning capabilities, a permanent hold option would provide greater flexibility and address the unique needs of users like myself. I urge you to consider implementing this feature across all Nest thermostat models through a firmware update.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Sairam Gaddam

 

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GabrielaG
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

‎01-21-2025 02:08 PM - edited ‎01-21-2025 02:10 PM

Hi 

 

Thanks for reaching out to the community. I understand that you would like to have the “Permanent Hold” feature in the previous generations of the Nest Thermostat. We are always trying to improve our devices for our customers. The Nest Learning Thermostat 4th gen was created with all the requests that we were having during these years. We are still supporting the old versions of the Nest Thermostat. I will be happy to assist you if you have a problem or questions with your Nest Thermostat.

Please consider sharing your thoughts directly with our development team through this feedback form. Your input will help us prioritize features and ensure that we're meeting the needs of our diverse user base.

Feel free to keep us posted if you have more questions.

 

Regards,

Gabriela

 

 

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