Nest temperature sensor

micks_address

john4321 wrote: »

micks_address wrote: »

I'm assuming the update will mean they will now work?

I would guess so as it was suppose to be included in the 5.8.8 code and this is an update to the 5.8.8 code.

Thanks I'll be checking tonight and will post back with feedback

goose06

Let me know if it works, looking to pick them up if it does.
Thanks

micks_address

goose06 wrote: »

Let me know if it works, looking to pick them up if it does.
Thanks

No joy. When I try to add via the app it says my thermostat needs a firmware update. If it's connected to WiFi should happen soon etc.. Maybe the nest app needs to update? Painful
Thanks,
Mick

micks_address

micks_address wrote: »

goose06 wrote: »

Let me know if it works, looking to pick them up if it does.
Thanks

No joy. When I try to add via the app it says my thermostat needs a firmware update. If it's connected to WiFi should happen soon etc.. Maybe the nest app needs to update? Painful
Thanks,
Mick

Weird stuff happening my nest devices. I can't seem to open the nest app on home WiFi on my phone or tablet. If I switch to mobile data I can open the app but it says my thermostat is offline. Rebooted the stat from the device but still says it's offline within the app. Nest hello and camera still working fine via app

micks_address

micks_address wrote: »

micks_address wrote: »

goose06 wrote: »

Let me know if it works, looking to pick them up if it does.
Thanks

No joy. When I try to add via the app it says my thermostat needs a firmware update. If it's connected to WiFi should happen soon etc.. Maybe the nest app needs to update? Painful
Thanks,
Mick

Weird stuff happening my nest devices. I can't seem to open the nest app on home WiFi on my phone or tablet. If I switch to mobile data I can open the app but it says my thermostat is offline. Rebooted the stat from the device but still says it's offline within the app. Nest hello and camera still working fine via app

Stat back online had to reboot Google routers after being away..

OU812

No problems connecting. My stat was updated yesterday at 05:43

micks_address

OU812 wrote: »

No problems connecting. My stat was updated yesterday at 05:43

Doing some googling.. This article from may seems to suggest sensor won't ever be supported in Europe

https://www.the-ambient.com/news/uk-launch-date-2019-nest-secure-614

goose06

Well that's bloody annoying, starting to look more likely that I'll have to go down the smart trv route at this rate

micks_address wrote: »

Doing some googling.. This article from may seems to suggest sensor won't ever be supported in Europe

https://www.the-ambient.com/news/uk-launch-date-2019-nest-secure-614

vintagecosmos

Bollox anyway

Ha Long Bay

goose06 wrote: »

Well that's bloody annoying, starting to look more likely that I'll have to go down the smart trv route at this rate

One benefit of the smart trv is being able to use IFTTT to set a trigger so for example the temperature in the room drops below 16 degrees then set the nest thermostat to 19 to turn on the heating.

goose06

Yes I was using the Sen.se Mother to do this but they've gone bust so service is no longer available.
There doesn't seem to be any standalone TRV that are getting good reviews, the tado ones seem to work but I don't fancy the outlay in getting them up and running as I already have 2 Nests. Maybe in the long run I'm better off moving away from Nest.

john4321 wrote: »

One benefit of the smart trv is being able to use IFTTT to set a trigger so for example the temperature in the room drops below 16 degrees then set the nest thermostat to 19 to turn on the heating.

Ha Long Bay

goose06 wrote: »

Yes I was using the Sen.se Mother to do this but they've gone bust so service is no longer available.
There doesn't seem to be any standalone TRV that are getting good reviews, the tado ones seem to work but I don't fancy the outlay in getting them up and running as I already have 2 Nests. Maybe in the long run I'm better off moving away from Nest.

Yeah I agree there is a big outlay for Tado they do work great though. I started off with a starter kit which included 2 trv's https://www.amazon.co.uk/tado%C2%B0-Smart-Radiator-Thermostat-Starter/dp/B01M8NB3B2/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1532010655&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=tado%2Bstarter%2Bkit%2Bv3&th=1 and then picked up a few more on sale.

goose06

How noisy are they?

john4321 wrote: »

Yeah I agree there is a big outlay for Tado they do work great though. I started off with a starter kit which included 2 trv's https://www.amazon.co.uk/tado%C2%B0-Smart-Radiator-Thermostat-Starter/dp/B01M8NB3B2/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1532010655&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=tado%2Bstarter%2Bkit%2Bv3&th=1 and then picked up a few more on sale.

Ha Long Bay

goose06 wrote: »

How noisy are they?

They are very quiet takes around 3-4 seconds to open or close the valves you just hear a small whir if you listen closely.

vintagecosmos

My nests updated to 5.8.2

Sensors don't work.

thunder2k

Hi lads, any joy with the sensors? I was thinking to pick them up but thank god I googled before and found this. My stat is Software 5.8.2-1 Updated on Jul 17, 2018 4:41 PM.

Anyone with the same firmware manage to install them?

Thanks

Bye

Valerio

micks_address

thunder2k wrote: »

Hi lads, any joy with the sensors? I was thinking to pick them up but thank god I googled before and found this. My stat is Software 5.8.2-1 Updated on Jul 17, 2018 4:41 PM.

Anyone with the same firmware manage to install them?

Thanks

Bye

Valerio

No joy - the firmware is same on my stat but when I try to add via the app as a new product is says 'a firmware update is required before you can use this product, if it connected to wifi it should happen soon'

thunder2k

Sad news But you just saved me 50 quids! Thanks for the prompt reply, if you get any luck please keep us posted as I really need one of them.

Thanks!

micks_address

thunder2k wrote: »

Sad news But you just saved me 50 quids! Thanks for the prompt reply, if you get any luck please keep us posted as I really need one of them.

Thanks!

Hi folks,
Has anyone come across a different solution to the temp sensors? I've seen thermopeanut but seems like company gone out of business. Kinda sorry didn't go with Tado with its smart trvs. I've seen energie trvs that supposed to work with nest but not great reviews..
Thanks,
Mick

bk

Review of the Nest temperature sensor here, seems like people aren't very happy with it:

https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/5/17820594/nest-thermostat-remote-temperature-sensors-review-price-specs

vintagecosmos

bk wrote: »

Review of the Nest temperature sensor here, seems like people aren't very happy with it:

https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/5/17820594/nest-thermostat-remote-temperature-sensors-review-price-specs

For the price and what I want it to do it's fine. I don't need humidity or air quality monitoring. At this stage I just want them to work I'm about to repurpose the batteries in them at this point.

micks_address

vintagecosmos wrote: »

bk wrote: »

Review of the Nest temperature sensor here, seems like people aren't very happy with it:

https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/5/17820594/nest-thermostat-remote-temperature-sensors-review-price-specs

For the price and what I want it to do it's fine. I don't need humidity or air quality monitoring. At this stage I just want them to work I'm about to repurpose the batteries in them at this point.

Yes I've three of them.. Thinking I'll see if any of my US colleagues want them as loosing comfidence they will ever work here

bk

vintagecosmos wrote: »

For the price and what I want it to do it's fine. I don't need humidity or air quality monitoring. At this stage I just want them to work I'm about to repurpose the batteries in them at this point.

I think it is very overpriced for what it is. $50 for just a temperature sensor! There is about $4 worth of components in it. I've got Xiamoi and Samsung motion sensors that also include temperature and cost like $8 retail.

I know Nest stuff is generally premium priced, but I do think it is a bit much and agree with the article. It should either have a lot more sensors (presence, humidity, etc.) for $50 or just charge $20 for what it is.

micks_address

bk wrote: »

vintagecosmos wrote: »

For the price and what I want it to do it's fine. I don't need humidity or air quality monitoring. At this stage I just want them to work I'm about to repurpose the batteries in them at this point.

I think it is very overpriced for what it is. $50 for just a temperature sensor! There is about $4 worth of components in it. I've got Xiamoi and Samsung motion sensors that also include temperature and cost like $8 retail.

I know Nest stuff is generally premium priced, but I do think it is a bit much and agree with the article. It should either have a lot more sensors (presence, humidity, etc.) for $50 or just charge $20 for what it is.

Has anyone got a 3rd party sensor to work with nest? We have one colder room downstairs where I'd like to call for heat to nest once the temp drops below a certain temp. I guess I coukd take the nest from the wall and plug it in in the room. I have a stand for it

OU812

Can one nest be paired with another as a “slave”?

I wouldn’t mind the cost of putting in an “E” model into the downstairs to feed the main one upstairs if it was just a case of plugging it in with no wiring required.

micks_address

OU812 wrote: »

Can one nest be paired with another as a “slave”?

I wouldn’t mind the cost of putting in an “E” model into the downstairs to feed the main one upstairs if it was just a case of plugging it in with no wiring required.

Good question. I'd consider that two. I think I've read it's one nest per heat link so may be a non runner

micks_address

micks_address wrote: »

OU812 wrote: »

Can one nest be paired with another as a “slave”?

I wouldn’t mind the cost of putting in an “E” model into the downstairs to feed the main one upstairs if it was just a case of plugging it in with no wiring required.

Good question. I'd consider that two. I think I've read it's one nest per heat link so may be a non runner

Does anyone know if I remove the stat from the wall mount and go mobile is there a cover to go over the wall connector?

ted1

micks_address wrote: »

Has anyone got a 3rd party sensor to work with nest? We have one colder room downstairs where I'd like to call for heat to nest once the temp drops below a certain temp. I guess I coukd take the nest from the wall and plug it in in the room. I have a stand for it

There’s a3rd party one in their site. Go to the works with Nest section and it’s one of the last ones

micks_address

ted1 wrote: »

micks_address wrote: »

Has anyone got a 3rd party sensor to work with nest? We have one colder room downstairs where I'd like to call for heat to nest once the temp drops below a certain temp. I guess I coukd take the nest from the wall and plug it in in the room. I have a stand for it

There’s a3rd party one in their site. Go to the works with Nest section and it’s one of the last ones

The thermopeanut? Think company that made it gone out of business

micks_address

micks_address wrote: »

ted1 wrote: »

micks_address wrote: »

Has anyone got a 3rd party sensor to work with nest? We have one colder room downstairs where I'd like to call for heat to nest once the temp drops below a certain temp. I guess I coukd take the nest from the wall and plug it in in the room. I have a stand for it

There’s a3rd party one in their site. Go to the works with Nest section and it’s one of the last ones

The thermopeanut? Think company that made it gone out of business

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