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Thermostat Compatibility

Indico
Community Member

Hi,

Here is a picture of my existing thermostat does anyone now if the wiring is compatible with Nest?

thankyou in advance 🤞

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Joel1
Community Member

Hi Indico, two wires can be a problem when using the Nest Thermostat. However, you can get it to work normally if you also purchase a google connector whenever you buy the Nest Thermostat. Hope this helps.

sporfrog
Bronze
Bronze

I am not sure, but based on the label in the thermostat and the thickness of the wires it looks like those could be high voltage wires instead of low voltage. If it is high voltage a Nest is not compatible. High voltage can be dangerous so take necessary precautions. 

See the compatibility checker for more information.

MelbaDT
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey folks, 

 

Thanks for chiming in, sporfrog and Joel1.

 

Indico, based on the photos that you provided, you may have a proprietary system. This type of system usually has wires in the thermostat’s connector that have non-standard labels (for instance 1,2,3, or A, B, C). Sometimes, it only has two wires, but you have both heating and cooling. 

 

Proprietary systems aren’t compatible with Google Nest thermostats. However, some can be rewired by a pro installer to be compatible.

 

Best, 

Melba

MelbaDT
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey there, 

 

Checking back in if you still have some questions about our Nest thermostats. 

 

Best, 

Melba

MelbaDT
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi, 

 

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

 

Best, 

Melba