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We tend not to think about it when buying one, but there’s almost inevitably a need to reset a Nest Thermostat at some point — even if you’re not troubleshooting, you’re probably going to move, and either take the device with you or leave it for the new homeowners. Here’s how to reset a Nest Thermostat — as well as just restart it when less drastic actions are called for. Thermostat Capillary Sensor
To reset or restart a Nest Thermostat:
If you’re only troubleshooting, you should always attempt a restart first, since that preserves settings and other data — especially important if you have a Nest Learning Thermostat. Here’s what to do:
If a restart doesn’t solve your problems, or you’re relocating your thermostat or giving it away, a reset may be in order. From Settings > Reset, choose All Settings for a total reset. Alternately, you can pick Schedule, Away, or Network for partial data wipes.
Here’s what each of the four reset options do:
If you can’t reach the Quick View menu, you’ll have to restart your thermostat manually:
Safety Capillary Thermostat Assuming everything is working properly, you should see a logo appear, then normal display functions.