How to Control Your Nest Thermostat with Alexa Voice Command

Controlling your Nest thermostat with Alexa voice commands offers a seamless way to manage your home's temperature without needing to physically interact with the thermostat or your phone. This integration enhances the smart home experience, allowing you to adjust temperatures, switch modes, and check current settings using just your voice.

Connecting Your Nest Thermostat to Alexa

To start controlling your Nest thermostat with Alexa, you first need to connect the two systems.

1. Enable the Google Nest Skill:

   • Open the Alexa app on your phone and tap More in the top-left corner.
   • Select Skills & Games, then tap the magnifying glass icon.
   • Type in “Google Nest” and select it when it appears. Tap ENABLE TO USE to activate the skill.

2. Link Your Nest Thermostat:

   • Open the Alexa app and select Devices.
   • Tap the + icon, then select Add Device.
   • Choose Nest thermometer and follow the onscreen prompts to complete the linking process.

Using Voice Commands to Control Your Nest Thermostat

Once your Nest thermostat is linked to Alexa, you can use various voice commands to control it.

Checking the Temperature

• "Alexa, what temperature is my [thermostat name] set to?"
  This command will tell you the current target temperature of your Nest thermostat.

Setting a Specific Temperature

• "Alexa, set the [thermostat name] temperature to [temperature] degrees."
  Replace [temperature] with the desired temperature, and Alexa will adjust your Nest thermostat accordingly.

Increasing or Decreasing the Temperature

• "Alexa, increase the [thermostat name] temperature by [number] degrees."
  • "Alexa, decrease the [thermostat name] temperature."
    These commands allow you to adjust the temperature without specifying a new target temperature.

Switching Thermostat Modes

• "Alexa, set the [thermostat name] to [mode]."
  Available modes include Heat, Cool, Heat•Cool, or Eco. For example, "Alexa, set the [thermostat name] to heat mode".

Important Considerations

Using the Correct Thermostat Name

When giving voice commands, it's crucial to use the name you assigned to your Nest thermostat in the Nest app. This ensures Alexa knows which device you're referring to, especially if you have multiple thermostats.

Limitations

• Eco Mode and Emergency Settings: Alexa cannot control your Nest thermostat if it's set to an eco temperature, is in off mode, is using emergency heat, or if there's been an emergency shutoff.
• Display Requirements: For features like live camera feeds, you need an Alexa-enabled device with a display, such as the Echo Show.

Removing Your Nest Thermostat from Alexa

If you need to disconnect your Nest thermostat from Alexa, follow these steps:

1. Open the Alexa app and select Devices.
2. Select your Nest thermometer and go to Settings.
3. Select the Trash icon to remove the device.
4. Wait a few minutes and then refresh the Alexa app.

By following these steps and using the provided voice commands, you can fully integrate your Nest thermostat with Alexa, enhancing your smart home experience and making temperature control more convenient than ever.