How to Set Nest Thermostat to Hold Temperature? [4 Methods]

How to set Nest thermostat to hold temperature?

Some people may often find Nest scheduling or automatically changing temperature a bit annoying. Therefore, you may easily set the Nest thermostat to hold the temperature to save energy and money.

This feature is not built-in, so you may need to do it manually from the device or by using the app. However, both ways are pretty simple; you may opt for any of them depending on your convenience.

More simply, you need to disable the Auto-schedule and Eco temperatures and create new schedules that can hold the temperature for you.

1. Turn off Auto-Schedule

Nest thermostat is a smart device that may automatically schedule temperature for you based on your desired preference earlier. This feature may thus not hold the temperature for you and create inconveniences for you at times.

So, to deal with such a situation, you just need to turn off the Auto-schedule option from your Nest thermostat or its app.

From the device

Here are the steps to disable Auto schedule from your Nest thermostat:

1. Firstly, bring up the Main menu by clicking on your Nest device.
2. Next, head to Settings. Note that its icon looks like a gear with an exclamation point in the center.
3. Now scroll down and select Nest Sense.
4. Scroll down again and select Auto-Schedule.
5. Select Off to turn off the Auto schedule.

From the app

Here are the steps to disable Auto schedule from the Nest app:

1. Firstly, in your Nest app, select your Nest thermostat.
2. Next, go to Settings by tapping on the gear-looking icon in the top right corner.
3. Next, scroll down and choose Auto Schedule. Note that this option is present below the Nest sense category.
4. Lastly, select Off to turn off the Auto schedule.

2. Turn off Eco temperatures

After turning off the Auto schedule option, you also need to turn off the Eco temperatures. This option basically adjusts the temperature in your home when no one is around. This helps conserve energy and thus saves money by preventing the HVAC units from turning on.

This feature may seem useful in saving energy and money, but sometimes you may want to hold the temperature whether you’re home or not. So, simply turn off the Eco temperature option.

Note that if you see a green leaf on the Nest display after opening the app, this indicates that this option is enabled, and you need to disable it properly. To do so, you may either use your Nest device or the app for efficient results.

From the device

Here are the steps to disable Eco temperatures from the device:

1. Firstly, bring up the Main menu by clicking on your Nest device.
2. Next, head to Settings. Note that its icon looks like a gear with an exclamation point in the center.
3. Now scroll down and select Nest Home/Away Assist.
4. Lastly, scroll down and select the option Stop Using.
5. After disabling the Eco temperatures, we suggest you turn it off as well as a backup.

So, here are the steps to turn off the Nest’s Eco temperature option:

1. Firstly, bring up the Main menu by clicking on your Nest device.
2. Next, head to Settings.
3. Now scroll down and select Eco.
4. Set the option Heat to Off by scrolling to the lowest setting.
5. Also, set the option Cool to Off by scrolling to the highest setting.
6. Lastly, scroll down and save the changes you made.

From the app:

Here are the steps to disable Eco temperatures from the app:

1. Firstly, select your Nest device on the Nest app.
2. Now head to Settings, scroll down to the Home/Away Assist, and select it.
3. Lastly, select

3. Reset the Schedules

After disabling the Eco temperatures, you now need to reset the Schedules to clear off any chance of hindrances for your Nest in holding temperature.

Note that this step may only be done using the Nest device and not through its app.

Here are the steps to reset the Schedule from the Nest device:

1. Firstly, bring up the Main menu by clicking on your Nest device.
2. Next, head to Settings. Note that its icon looks like a gear with an exclamation point in the center.
3. Now scroll down and select the option Reset.
4. Further, scroll and choose the option Schedule/ Auto schedule.
5. Now select Reset.
6. Lastly, confirm the steps by turning the ring to confirm.

4. Set a manual schedule

Lastly, you may set a manual schedule to enable your system to stay at a particular temperature for longer. Although this step is optional, you may opt for it for ease.

Note that this step can be done by both the Nest app and the device.

By the device:

Here are the steps to set a manual schedule by the device:

1. Firstly, bring up the Main menu by clicking the thermostat.
2. Next, select
3. Lastly, set temperatures for each timeframe and day suitable for you.

By the app:

Here are the steps to set a manual schedule by the app:

1. On the Google Home app, select your Nest thermostat.
2. Now head to Settings and pick the temperature and the day you want to set.
3. Now tap on Add.
4. To set the time drag the numbers for the particular day.
5. Repeat the steps to do the same for other days as well.
6. Lastly, tap on Done to save the changes.

How to end the Nest thermostat to hold temperature?

From device

Below are the steps to end the Nest thermostat to hold temperature:

1. Head to the Menu view and select
2. Now, select Stop to end the temperature hold.

From the app:

Below are the steps to end the Nest thermostat to hold temperature:

1. Head to the Home app and press and hold your Nest thermostat’s tile.
2. Now tap on Hold temperature.
3. Lastly, tap End Hold.

Why does the Nest thermostat keep changing temperature?

Your Nest thermostat may keep changing temperature due to its features: Auto-Schedule, Early-On, and Eco-temperatures. These features can change the temperature even when you have manually adjusted it. However, you may disable them when needed.

The Auto-Schedule feature creates a schedule based on the temperatures you have previously set on your thermostat using its machine intelligence.

While the Early-On feature changes your house’s temperature, consider it your desired option at a particular time.

The Eco-temperature lowers the use of the HVAC system when you’re not around. In addition, this will decrease the temperature threshold, preventing your air system from turning on recurrently.

Can I lock the temperature on the Nest thermostat?

Yes, you can lock the temperature on the Nest thermostat. You can do so by both the device and the app.

From device:

Below are the steps to lock the temperature on the Nest thermostat from the device:

1. Tap on the ring to head to the Quick View menu.
2. Rotate the ring to choose the Setting Gear, and then tap on it to select it.
3. Next, select the Lock feature and tap on it to confirm it.
4. Now enter the four-digit PIN.
5. Enter it again for confirmation.
6. Further, enter the maximum and minimum temperature range in the preferred lock range section.
7. Tap on done to save the changes you made.

From the app:

Below are the steps to lock the temperature on the Nest thermostat from the app:

1. Head to the Nest app and select your Nest thermostat.
2. Now tap on the Settings Note that it is present at the top right corner.
3. Next, tap on the Lock option present in the menu.
4. Enter your four-digit pin.
5. Further, enter the maximum and minimum temperature range in the preferred lock range section.
6. Lastly, confirm the changes you made by tapping the lock present at the bottom of your screen.

Conclusion

Nest thermostat being a smart device, may sometimes enable a few of its options for your ease to set the temperature at a particular time of the day. These options include Auto-Schedule, Early-On, and Eco-temperatures. These are for your benefit but may often annoy you, so disabling them is the only option to hold the temperature.

Walk through this article to learn how to set Nest thermostat to hold temperature through a device or app.

Source:
https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/10120172?hl=en