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Reset Nest Temperature Sensor to factory settings

dishee
Community Member

I need to add my existing sensors to my new phone. When I scan the QR code, it says my sensor are already connected to an account. I tried removing the batteries from all of them for about an hour to reset but that did nothing. HELP! Is it at all possible to reset these sensors?

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David_K
Platinum Product Expert
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Another user reported they needed to leave the battery out for 48 hours. It might also be worth trying inserting a new different battery.

Nest Thermostat sensor reset : Nest

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It worked! I ended up leaving the batteries out for 72 hours (not on purpose), so I can't say for sure that 48 hours would've worked, but I'm glad 72 did the trick.

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I left the battery out of the sensor for several days and that seemed to have been what it took.

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David_K
Platinum Product Expert
Platinum Product Expert

Another user reported they needed to leave the battery out for 48 hours. It might also be worth trying inserting a new different battery.

Nest Thermostat sensor reset : Nest

dishee
Community Member

I'll try that, thanks. If that doesn't work, I'll put in new batteries. Thanks for offering a couple of possible solutions!

Jhonleanmel
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey folks,

@David_K, appreciate your helpful response.
@dishee, chiming in to ensure everything is good here. Have you had the chance to try the suggestion above? If yes, how is it?

Best,
Mel

I have this problem too. No luck with removing the battery. Any other magic to try?

You have to leave the battery out for at least 48 hours. It worked for me (72 hours) so give it a try.

Markjosephp
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hello everyone,

I wanted to stop by and see how I could help.

Thanks for keeping us in the loop on what you've done to have your concern rectified, @dishee. Give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done! Let us know if you need more help or have any other questions.

@PatrickLannan51, I'm sorry to hear that you're also having the same issue. Please make sure that you're logged in with the same email address that was used when you added your Nest Temperature Sensor in the Nest App. If so, check for other available structures where you might add it. Here's your guide on how to switch home structures.

Best regards,

Mark

Hi PatrickLannan51,

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

Thanks,

Mark

Hello PatrickLannan51.

I'm checking in to make sure that you've seen our response. Please let us know if you have any additional questions or concerns before I lock this thread in 24 hours.

Best regards,

Mark

I left the battery out of the sensor for several days and that seemed to have been what it took.

Hi PatrickLannan51,

Thanks for the update. I'm glad to hear that it's working now. I will be locking this thread in 24 hours. Please feel free to create a new thread should you have some more questions or concerns in the near future and we'll be more than glad to help.

Thanks,

Edward

It worked! I ended up leaving the batteries out for 72 hours (not on purpose), so I can't say for sure that 48 hours would've worked, but I'm glad 72 did the trick.