Depending on your system type and thermostat model, your Google Nest thermostat can have up to 5 available modes: Heat, Cool, Heat • Cool, Off, and Eco. This article covers what each mode does and how to manually switch between them.
Important things to know:
Your thermostat can automatically switch between modes, but you can also manually set the mode you want.
Both your thermostat and system will behave differently, depending on what mode your thermostat is set to.
Heat, Cool, and Heat • Cool modes each have their own temperature schedule.
Switch to Heat, Cool, Heat • Cool, or Off mode
Important:Heat, Cool, and Heat • Cool modes each have their own temperature schedule. When you switch modes, your thermostat might turn your system on and off at different times, depending on the mode’s schedule.
Google Home app
Open the Google Home app.
Tap Favorites or Devices.
Tap your thermostat.
Tap the Temperature mode icon. The icon will be different, depending on what mode your thermostat is currently in.
Choose the mode you want to use.
Nest app
Note: The Nest app is only compatible with the Nest Thermostat E and Nest Learning Thermostat.
On the home screen, select your thermostat.
Tap Mode.
Choose the mode you want.
On the thermostat
Nest Thermostat:
Set to Heat, Cool, Heat • Cool or Eco mode
Tap the touch bar to open the Menu view.
Slide your finger to Temperature mode, then tap to select.
Slide your finger to the mode you want, then tap to set it.
Set to Off mode
Press and hold the touch bar until “Turn off” appears on the screen.
Slide the touch bar to highlight Turn off tap the touch bar to select.
Nest Thermostat E:
Press the thermostat ring to open the Quick View menu.
Turn the ring to the mode you want, then press to select it.
Nest Learning Thermostat:
Press the thermostat ring to open the Quick View menu.
Turn the ring to Mode and press to select.
Turn the ring to choose a mode, then press to activate it.
Press again to confirm.
Switch to Eco Temperatures
You can quickly switch your thermostat to Eco Temperatures much like you switch to other modes. For complete details on how Eco Temperatures work please go toLearn about Eco Temperatures.
Google Home app
Nest Thermostat:
Open the Google Home app.
Tap Favorites or Devices.
Tap your thermostat.
Tap Temperature preset, then select Eco.
Nest Thermostat E or Nest Learning Thermostat:
Open the Google Home app.
Tap Favorites or Devices.
Tap your thermostat.
Tap the temperature mode icon at the lower left. The icon will change depending on which mode your thermostat is currently in.
Select Eco.
Nest app
Note: The Nest app is only compatible with the Nest Thermostat E and Nest Learning Thermostat.
On the home screen, select your thermostat.
Select Eco .
Tap Start Eco. If you have more than one thermostat, select whether you want to start Eco Temperatures only on the thermostat you’ve chosen or all thermostats.
On the thermostat
Note: You can switch to Eco directly on the Nest Thermostat E and Nest Learning Thermostat only. The Nest Thermostat does not have Eco mode. Instead, you can use the Eco preset in the Home app as your Nest Thermostat heats or cools your home.
Press the thermostat ring to open the Quick View menu.
Turn to Eco and press to select.
Select Start Eco.
Note: If your thermostat is already set to Eco, select Stop Eco and your thermostat will return toits regular temperature schedule.
What each mode does
Important things to know
Your thermostat can automatically switch between modes, but you can manually set the mode you want too.
Both your thermostat and system will behave differently depending on what mode your thermostat is set to.
You may not find all 5 modes in the app or on your thermostat. For instance, if your home only has a heating system, you won’t find Cool or Heat • Cool.
Home app
Nest app
Heat
Your system will only heat your home. It won’t start cooling unless your Safety Temperatures are reached.
Your thermostat will start heating to try to maintain any scheduled temperatures or a temperature you’ve manually selected.
Cool
Your system will only cool your home. It won’t start heating unless your Safety Temperatures are reached.
Your thermostat will start cooling to try to maintain any scheduled temperatures or a temperature you’ve manually selected.
Heat • Cool
Your system will either heat or cool to try to keep your home within the temperature range you’ve manually set.
Your thermostat will automatically switch your system between heating and cooling as needed to meet any scheduled temperatures or a temperature you’ve manually selected.
This mode is useful for climates that consistently require both heating and cooling on the same day. For example, you might need this mode if you live in a desert climate and require cooling during the day and heating at night.
Off
When your thermostat is set to Off, it’ll only heat or cool to try to maintain your Safety Temperatures. All other heating, cooling, and fan control are disabled.
Your system won’t turn on to meet any scheduled temperatures, and you won’t be able to manually change the temperature until you switch your thermostat to another mode.
Learn more about Off mode
Eco
Your system will either heat or cool to try to keep your home within the Eco Temperatures range.
Only the Nest Thermostat E and Nest Learning Thermostat have Eco mode. For the Nest Thermostat, you can use the Eco preset to quickly adjust to energy-saving temperatures manually or in its temperature schedule. Go to the “Eco temperatures” section to learn more.
The high and low Eco Temperatures are set during thermostat installation, but you can change them at any time.
Preset
For the Nest Thermostat, you can quickly switch to your custom temperature presets: Comfort, Eco, Sleep or your custom presets.
To adjust your preset temperatures, go to Thermostat Settings Temperature preferences Temperature presets.
Note: Heat, Cool, and Heat • Cool modes each have their own temperature schedule. If you want to make changes to the schedule, be sure you select the right one.
How Eco temperatures work
For the Nest Thermostat, you can use the Eco preset to quickly adjust to energy-saving temperatures manually or in its temperature schedule.
When you manually set the Eco preset, it’ll be overridden by the next temperature set in the schedule.
If you want to use Eco temperatures for longer without changing the temperature schedule, you can hold the Eco preset temperature.
For the Nest Thermostat E and Nest Learning Thermostat, you can switch to Ecothe same way as other temperature modes. However, there are some key differences in how your thermostat will behave in Eco compared to other modes:
When you manually switch to Eco, your thermostat will ignore all scheduled temperatures until you manually switch it back to heating or cooling.
If your thermostat automatically switched to Eco Temperatures because everyone was away, it’ll switch back to your normal temperatures when someone comes home.
Learn about Eco Temperatures and how to change settings
Your Nest thermostat will estimate the Time-to-Temperature in increments of five minutes. If it's less than ten minutes until the temperature you've selected is reached, the display will read, "less than ten minutes." If it's more than two hours, Nest will read "IN 2+ HR."
Your Nest thermostat will estimate the Time-to-Temperature in increments of five minutes. If it's less than ten minutes until the temperature you've selected is reached, the display will read, "less than ten minutes." If it's more than two hours, Nest will read "IN 2+ HR."
Note: Nest thermostats can also change temperatures automatically with Home and Away routines or Home/Away Assist. You'll need to disable either one to prevent automatic temperature adjustments and use your thermostat like a traditional thermostat.
Common Nest Thermostat problems can range from faulty wiring to a clogged air filter. Sometimes it's as simple as the Nest Thermostat being unable to connect to the WiFi. While you can, and should, contact Nest support with any problems, first try to troubleshoot yourself.
If the set point is greater than 2 degrees from the current room temperature, it will activate stage 2 cooling. Once it the room temperature gets within 1 degree, it will switch back to stage 1 cooling.
When you manually switch to Eco, your thermostat will ignore all scheduled temperatures until you manually switch it back to heating or cooling. If your thermostat automatically switched to Eco Temperatures because everyone was away, it'll switch back to your normal temperatures when someone comes home.
If you have a programmable thermostat, you need to look for the 'hold' button. Manually turn the temperature up, or down to the desired setting, then press the 'Hold' button once. The word 'hold', or 'permanent hold', or something similar should appear on the digital thermostat.
Open the Google Nest app on your smartphone/tablet. Select your thermostat. Select the Mode option in the lower left and set the mode to Heat/Cool. Select the Eco option in the lower center and end Eco Temperatures on all thermostats.
Nest thermostats also have a built in delay, like many other thermostats. This is to help save energy and also prevent system wear, especially for systems that don't automatically delay turning on.
Dirt, dust mites, pet dander, debris, and other buildup can get trapped in your AC filter. Once this buildup reaches a certain point, it reduces your air conditioner's efficiency. This makes the unit work harder to cool down your home, which is why it takes longer to reach the desired temperature.
If the set point is greater than 2 degrees from the current room temperature, it will activate stage 2 cooling. Once it the room temperature gets within 1 degree, it will switch back to stage 1 cooling.
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