How To Disable Learning On The Nest Learning Thermostat

Disabling the learning feature on a Nest Learning Thermostat can help if you prefer to set a fixed schedule manually or if the learning behavior isn’t matching your preferences. Here’s how to disable the learning feature:

Open the Nest App:
- Open the Nest app on your smartphone or tablet.
- If you haven’t already, sign in to your Nest account.
Select Your Thermostat:
- From the home screen, select your Nest Learning Thermostat.
Access Settings:
- Tap on the settings icon (usually a gear or cogwheel) in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Disable Auto-Schedule:
- Scroll down to find the “Auto-Schedule” option.
- Tap on “Auto-Schedule”.
- Toggle the switch to turn off the “Auto-Schedule” feature.
Manually Set Your Schedule:
- Once Auto-Schedule is turned off, you can manually set your temperature schedule.
- Go back to the main thermostat screen.
- Select “Schedule”.
- Add, remove, or adjust temperature setpoints according to your preferences.
Check for Any Additional Settings:
- Depending on your specific model and app version, there might be other learning-related features or settings. Ensure they are adjusted as needed to fully disable learning behavior.

On the Thermostat Itself:

Access the Menu:
- Press the thermostat ring to bring up the main menu.
Navigate to Settings:
- Turn the ring to scroll and select “Settings”.
Select Auto-Schedule:
- Scroll to find the “Auto-Schedule” option.
- Press the ring to select it.
- Turn the ring to switch “Auto-Schedule” off.
Confirm and Exit:
- Confirm the changes and exit the menu.