Turning off Eco mode on the cheaper Nest thermostat

[JimArcher]

I'm trying to figure out how to turn of Eco on the cheaper Nest thermostats (not sure if it matters which thermostat). I have searched but the instructions don't seem to be accurate. Its all for the Nest app, and these cheaper ones use the Google Home app. Everything I find is for the older more expensive models.

Before people ask why and tell me its bad to do this... All the normal occupants of the house will be away for a week and a friend will be staying, and she would like the house to not be 85 degrees.

Earlier threads said there is a switch in settings to turn off auto Eco but I can't find it. What's the trick? Thanks...

[AxelD · Accepted solution]

Hi JimArcher,

Thanks for posting in the Community! Sorry to hear that the Home/Away assist feature isn't working as you expected. No worries, help is here! Unfortunately, the Home/Away assist feature isn't available for the Nest Thermostat 2020. Let's check if there's a conflicting Routine causing the issue. Home/Away Assist is a feature that automatically adjusts your home's temperature based on whether you're home or away.

1. Open the Google Home app.
2. Tap Automations.
3. Under Household Routines, tap Home or Away.
4. Set up your Home and Away Routines by selecting the devices and settings you want to adjust when someone comes home or when everyone is away.
5. (Optional) Set up your phone's location to be used for presence sensing. To do this, you'll need to enter your home address and confirm it by placing a pin on a map.
6. (Optional) Select any other devices you want to use to determine if someone's home.

Let me know how it goes.

Regards,

Axel.

[JimArcher]

Thanks Axel!  I set it up, I'll follow up and let you know if it works. Thats great, thanks again!