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Nest Learning Thermostat
Nest Thermostat
Google Nest Compatibility Checker
Use to determine if a Nest thermostat is compatible with your heating and cooling system. You’ll also get a personalized wiring diagram as part of the process.
Go to the Compatibility Checker
Compatible Systems
Note: Use this table for reference only. For a more definitive answer on your system’s compatibility, please use the compatibility checker above.
| Compatibility | Nest Learning Thermostat | Nest Thermostat |
| Natural gas, oil or electric | ✓ | ✓ |
| Single stage heating and/or cooling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Single stage heating with two stages of cooling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Two stages of heating with one stage of cooling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Single stage heat pump with/without AUX heat | ✓ | ✓ |
| Single speed fan | ✓ | ✓ |
Single stage heat pump with separate single stage furnace heating - (Dual fuel) 1 |
✓ | ✓ |
| Single stage heat pump with separate two stage furnace heating - (Dual fuel)1 |
✓ | |
| Two stage heat pump with/without AUX heat | ✓ | |
| Two stage heat pump with separate two stage furnace heating - (Dual fuel) 1, 2 |
✓ | |
| Humidifier* or dehumidifier 1, 2 |
✓ | |
| Dual transformer systems 1, 2 |
✓ | |
| Two stages of cooling and two or three stage furnace heating 2 | ✓ | |
| Two or three speed fan 1, 2 |
✓ | |
| PTAC systems 2 | ✓ |
= Advanced installation needed.
Contact a Local Pro
1 Your system requires advanced configuration and wiring. If you have one of these systems, contact a local pro.
Important: Professional installation is recommended for some systems since their wiring and setup can be complicated. These include:
• Dual fuel systems (heat pump with furnace)
• Dual transformer systems (systems that have more than one R wire
• Whole-home humidifiers and dehumidifiers (compatible with Nest Learning Thermostat only)
• 2 Nest thermostats can only support one of these systems at a time.
Installation Help
Watch the video for a complete walkthrough of a basic installation.
Nest Learning Thermostat
Nest Thermostat
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If after reviewing the compatibility and installation information, you learn that a Google Nest thermostat will not work for you, please consider the other smart thermostats available at our store.
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