Setting up Nest Dashboard ON MY COMPUTER

[galvarezmeyer]

Setting up my Nest Dashboard ON MY COMPUTER. I am a senior with vision problems.

[David_K · Accepted solution]

Hi @galvarezmeyer 

Welcome to the community! You've posted in the thermostat section of the community, so I'll assume you're trying to setup a Nest thermostat. Please let me know if that's not the case.

Unfortunately, you cannot setup a thermostat using a computer. You will need:

• A Google account
• A home Wi-Fi network with internet access
• One of the following mobile devices:
  • Android phone or tablet with Android 9.0 or later
  • iPhone or iPad with iOS 16.1 or later

If you don't have a phone or tablet of either kind, perhaps you could borrow one from a friend or family member to enable you to complete the setup? You can download the Nest app or Google Home app from the Google Play Store or the Apple app store (see below how to determine which app you need).  You mentioned you have vision problems so I'll link below resources that can help.

• Android accessibility overview - Android accessibility Help
  Get started with accessibility features on iPhone – Apple Support

Once you have everything you need, first check which model of thermostat you have:
How to tell which Nest thermostat you have - Google Nest Help

Nest Thermostat (2020), Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)
Setup these models using the Google Home app. The QR code and setup key are physically printed on the back of the thermostat for Nest Thermostat (2020) and will be displayed on screen for Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen). Follow these steps: Get started with your Nest Thermostat - Google Nest Help

Nest Thermostat E, Nest Learning Thermostat (1st, 2nd, 3rd gen)
Setup these models using the Nest app. The QR code and setup key are in the settings on the thermostat itself and are not printed on the device. Follow these steps: Add your Nest thermostat to the Nest app - Google Nest Help