Connecting the Nest thermostat to your WIFI enables you to control the device through your smartphone with the Google Home app to ensure your house is always at the perfect temperature whether you are sitting in the other room or even on the road.
In order to quickly change the WIFI on your Nest thermostat you will need to first disconnect the current WIFI on the Google Home app and on the thermostat itself. From there, you will need to essentially add the Nest once again and connect the WIFI to a new network as if for the first time.
If you are not quite sure exactly how to do that, don’t worry! We have step-by-step directions for how to disconnect on both devices and then connect to any new wireless network listed below. We are also going to share a few solutions to troubleshoot your Nest if you’re having problems connecting!
How to Quickly Change WIFI on Your Nest Thermostat
To quickly change the WIFI on your Nest thermostat, you will need to use the Nest display itself, as well as the Google Home app, then follow the instructions here:
- On the app, select “Settings” and then “Remove.”Then move to the Nest display and click “Settings” > “Account” > “Disconnect.”Switch back to the app, tap the “+” icon on the top left corner of the screen.Select “Set Up A Nest Product.”Scan the QR code on the Nest display base.On the app, select “Get Started” > “Already Installed.”From there you will be able to skip most of the installation steps until you arrive at the WIFI options, then simply connect to your new wireless network of choice.
It may seem like quite a few steps, but if you have your phone and you are next to your Nest thermostat, it shouldn’t take more than a couple of minutes! The reason for the extra steps is to ensure that your Nest does not get confused as to which router it is supposed to connect to, and therefore stays better connected.
How to Connect the Nest Thermostat to WIFI
The Nest is programmed to stay connected to whatever wireless network you used during setup, but if for any reason you need to change the WIFI connectivity to another network, you will surely want to know the easiest way to do it!
The most time-consuming part of changing your Nest thermostat’s WIFI connection is the disconnection of the previous pairing. If you followed the steps above but for some reason could not find your network or connect properly during the re-installation process, you do not have to follow those steps next time you try to connect.
In fact, if your Nest is not connected to a WIFI network, it is extremely easy to pair it to a new one! Here’s what you need to do:
- On the Nest thermostat, tap the screen to open the menu.Use the outer ring to select “Settings” and then “Network.”Click on your desired wireless network.Use the outer ring to enter your password.
That should be all there is to it! If for some reason your Nest thermostat will not connect, there are a few troubleshooting options we can help you work through.
What to Do if Your Nest Won’t Connect With the New Wireless Network
If you have followed all the prescribed instructions so far, and you still cannot change the Wifi on your Nest thermostat, we have the solution!
Once you have selected your new network, the Nest should easily connect, if it doesn’t it’s most likely a problem with either your network or the router itself.
To ensure that the Nest has the capability of connecting to your specific network or router, you will want to access Google’s compatibility list. We recommend checking out this list first so you don’t have to pull your hair out trying to figure out what’s going wrong if there is no chance a connection will happen.
If your network and router are available for connection, next you will want to make sure the WIFI is working properly. To do so, try to connect your phone to the network, if it works, that’s not the problem. If it doesn’t, you should restart your router by unplugging it from the power source for at least thirty seconds before turning it back on and trying again.
It could also be that the router is facing too much interference to successfully connect to the Nest. To combat this problem, make sure the signal does not have to pass through any walls made of concrete or adobe, and ensure that there are no baby monitors or microwaves between the two devices.
These are simple fixes, but hopefully, you have now successfully changed the WIFI on your Nest thermostat and the new network is connected!
Final Thoughts
While changing the WIFI on your Nest thermostat may not be the quickest process, it really doesn’t take long if your network and router are compatible with the Nest itself, and if you simply follow the given instructions above!
Google truly wanted to make a user-friendly thermostat that is easy to use and simple to troubleshoot, however, if you are still facing problems with your WIFI connectivity, you can easily reach out on their support page with your exact issue!
