For the first, second, third, and fourth-generation Nest Thermostat, Nest Thermostat E, and Nest Learning Thermostat, a red light that keeps on blinking means the same thing; battery running low. In rare cases, a software update or a connectivity problem exists. For that, you need to keep an eye on the red light, if it stops blinking completely and then returns.
Thermostat red light blinking will this problem be resolved easily?
The answer is yes!
The battery running low is shown by a red light that blinks. A blank screen or a home icon will appear. The blinking light will automatically go away once the battery is charged. This may take from 10 minutes up to an hour.
In certain cases, the battery may not charge, and the light keeps on blinking red
Check the USB port of the device. Connect the thermostat to the USB cable for it to manually pick up the charge.
If the above steps do not fix it, then your device has problems with wiring or needs maintenance.
Make sure the wires of the base and the display are connected. Check is the air filters are clean. Any accumulated dirt may cause problems in the HVAC system and prevent your device from charge. The system sends an alert to your App with the “Furnace Heads Up”. If the problem still does not resolve, contact a professional.
Green blinking light:
A green light that keeps on blinking indicates that the software is updating, installed and the device is restarting. Once the process has been completed, which takes 2-3 minutes, the green light will stop blinking.
If you notice that the green light is not blinking and is held in its place, this means the update process has been interrupted and frozen
You can resolve this error following these steps:
Make sure the display is connected to the thermostat. If not, take the display out and put it back in place. You may hear a “click” once it is firmly in place. The device should restart. If that does not work, manually restart the thermostat by pressing down on the display for 10 seconds and releasing it. This force restarts the device.
Orange blinking light:
This indicates that the thermostat needs to be manually charged with the USB cable that already comes in the package.
To resolve this error, follow these steps:
Remove the display from the thermostat. Connect the appropriate USB cable to your thermostat according to the specifications. You will see the thermostat starts to charge as the screen turns on, it will ask you to place back the display. Make sure the display is connected to the base of the thermostat. If not, take the display out and put it back in place. You may hear a “click” once it is firmly in place.
White Blinking Light:
A white light that blinks on your Nest Thermostat indicates that the device had problems starting up, either restarting after an update or while connecting to your home router.
To resolve this issue, try out these steps:
Remove the display from the thermostat. Make sure the display’s connection to the thermostat is in place. . If not, take the display out and put it back in place. You may hear a click sound. As a last resort, manually restart the thermostat by pressing down on the display for 10 seconds and releasing it. This force restarts the device. When the white flashing lights stop, reset the device.
Yellow Blinking Light:
A yellow light that keeps on blinking indicates there is dysfunction in the device, specifically related to the Heat Link. There may be a problem with the wired connectivity to the Heat Link which may prevent your thermostat from properly heating up indoors.
To fix this problem, try these steps:
Check the error code sent in the App and follow the instructions given there. Push down the button located near the “heat link” to reestablish the connection. Contact customer support if the above steps do not resolve the error.
Blue Blinking Light:
A blue light that blinks is shown when the device is restarting and does not mean there is an error. However, if it persists even after a few minutes of the restart, try these steps:
Make sure the display is properly connected to the thermostat, and the wires are properly aligned for both heating and cooling.
Manually restart the thermostat by pressing down on the display for 10 seconds and
releasing it. This force restarts the device.
Conclusion:
Nest thermostats are the latest devices that come in handy to every household for adjusting the temperature. If the above issues still exist, immediately contact customer support to fix the issue.
1- Why is my thermostat screen blank?
It means the battery ran out and turned the display off. Charge your device.
2- Yellow and green lights blinking together, what does it mean?
Blinking yellow and green lights together come in the European models of the Nest Thermostat, indicating an interruption connection to the heating link.
