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<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-2">What Is Eco Mode On Nest Thermostat?</h2>

<p dir="ltr">Eco Mode is a Nest Thermostat function that automatically switches the temperatures in your room. </p>

<p dir="ltr">They may be activated automatically or manually and are distinguished by the iconic Nest Leaf.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><img alt="What is Google Nest Eco mode?" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20240603/nest-eco-mode-turn-on%20(10).jpg" style="height:400px; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>What is Google Nest Eco mode?</em></p>

<p dir="ltr">Eco Mode Nest was designed to save energy whether the user is not at home or wherever the Nest Thermostat is placed. </p>

<p dir="ltr">When no one is at home, this function turns off your air conditioner. </p>

<p dir="ltr">And then turn it back on automatically before you get home, or after you get home. </p>

<p dir="ltr">But occasionally, this feature gets bothersome since it could not turn on right away when you get home and it takes a long time to cool your house.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-13">Should You Use Eco Mode On Nest?</h2>

<p dir="ltr">Saving money on energy costs is the main goal of the Eco mode option on Nest Thermostats. </p>

<p dir="ltr">As previously mentioned, Nest detects when no one is home and changes to energy-saving Eco temps. </p>

<p dir="ltr">But are the savings worthwhile? Should you let your Thermostat automatically enter Eco mode?</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><img alt="Should you use Eco Mode on Nest?" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20240603/nest-eco-mode-turn-on%20(9).jpg" style="height:400px; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Should you use Eco Mode on Nest?</em></p>

<p dir="ltr">The response is based on the particular situation. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Some people choose to operate the Thermostat without using the Eco mode because they feel the savings are not worthwhile. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Others want the automated changeover to save money while they're away.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Therefore, spend some time analyzing your Thermostat and comparing energy bills over time to see whether the setting is noteworthy or not.</p>

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<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-40">Reasons why Nest Eco keeps turning on?</h2>

<p dir="ltr">There might be a problem with the sensor, connectivity issues, outdated firmware, or the location feature on your mobile being turned off.</p>

<p dir="ltr">So let's look at these factors in more depth.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><img alt="Factors that cause Nest Eco mode to keep turning on" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20240603/nest-eco-mode-turn-on%20(4).jpg" style="height:1446px; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Factors that cause Nest Eco mode to keep turning on</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-47">Wrong configuration</h3>

<p dir="ltr">The Nest Thermostat can be configured in a variety of ways. </p>

<p dir="ltr">One of them is configuring it so that it switches to Eco mode when you're not at home.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-50">Sensor malfunction</h3>

<p dir="ltr">The Nest Thermostat has a few sensors, particularly those that detect when you're close to it. </p>

<p dir="ltr">If one of these fails, it will remain in Eco mode since it believes you are not around.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-53">Location bug on app</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Because your device does not detect that you are at home, it continues to operate in Eco mode. </p>

<p dir="ltr">our phone's location service is acting up and not putting you in the right location.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em><img alt="Location bug on app" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20240603/nest-eco-mode-turn-on%20(2).jpg" style="height:400px; width:640px"></em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Location bug on app</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-61">Outdated app</h3>

<p dir="ltr">The applications that operate your Nest Thermostat might malfunction, especially if they have not been updated. </p>

<p dir="ltr">An outdated app can degrade device performance and cause a variety of problems, and it may be the source of the problem.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-64">The mobile’s GPS is disabled</h3>

<p dir="ltr">The Nest Thermostat also connects to your smartphone through GPS to identify your location, and the device will choose which mode to activate based on your location.</p>

<p dir="ltr">So, if you disable the GPS function on your smartphone, the Thermostat will not know where you are and will not deactivate Eco mode when you enter your home.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-67">Connectivity issues</h3>

<p dir="ltr">This device relies on an internet connection to do several things, like detecting your location and switching between modes automatically.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em><img alt="Connectivity issues" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20240603/nest-eco-mode-turn-on%20(13).jpg" style="height:400px; width:640px"></em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Connectivity issues</em></p>

<p dir="ltr">So, if the internet is down or your device is having problems connecting to your network, the device cannot immediately switch to Eco mode since it does not know where you are.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Don’t worry, you can easily figure out this issue by running a <a href="https://gospeedcheck.com/article/wifi-speed-test-1060">Wifi speed test</a>.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-77">Auto-Schedule</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Auto-Schedule is the automatic scheduling of the Eco mode to activate at a specific time for optimized power savings.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Although this is a manually changed value, it is sometimes the core cause of your Nest devices' automatic activation of Eco mode.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-80">Home/Away Assist</h3>

<p dir="ltr">The Google Assistant has a function called Routines that enables you to schedule particular activities to be completed when you leave the house.</p>

<p dir="ltr">In this case, even if you have switched off Eco-mode, the routine will activate Eco mode as soon as the Google Assistant notices that you have left your home.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-83">How to fix nest Eco mode keeps turning on?</h2>

<p dir="ltr">Before you begin troubleshooting, you should restart your Nest Thermostat and replace the batteries.</p>

<p dir="ltr">This step ensures that it has discharged completely, allowing it to start up cleanly.</p>

<p dir="ltr">If restarting it does not address the problem, let's look at some further options.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-87">Turn on the GPS</h3>

<p dir="ltr">GPS is the function that allows the Thermostat to identify your location, so be sure to enable it on your smartphone.</p>

<h4 dir="ltr" id="tag-89"><span style="font-size:20px"><strong>iPhone</strong></span></h4>

<p dir="ltr">Here's how to enable location on your iPhone:</p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Navigate to <strong>Settings &gt; Privacy &gt; Location Services</strong>.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Ensure Location Services is turned on</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Scroll down to discover the app</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Tap the app from which you're controlling the Thermostat (Nest or Google Home) and choose <strong>Always</strong></p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Ensure you enable <strong>Precise Location</strong></p>
	</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><img alt="Turn on the GPS" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20240603/nest-eco-mode-turn-on%20(6).jpg" style="height:400px; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Turn on the GPS</em></p>

<h4 dir="ltr" id="tag-111"><span style="font-size:20px"><strong>Android</strong></span></h4>

<p dir="ltr">On an Android phone, follow these steps:</p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Navigate to your <strong>Settings</strong> menu</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Locate <strong>Location</strong> and tap it; your phone could show "<strong>Location services" or "Location access</strong>" in its place</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">To enable your phone's <strong>GPS</strong>, tap <strong>Location</strong></p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Allow the Nest or Google Home app to obtain your location</p>
	</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><img alt="Turn on GPS on Android" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20240603/nest-eco-mode-turn-on%20(5).jpg" style="height:400px; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Turn on GPS on Android</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-133">Enable the Presence Sensing feature</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Your Thermostat will use your phone's location to detect where you are. </p>

<p dir="ltr">You can also configure a Geofence to have the device switch the Eco Mode on and off when you enter and leave home.</p>

<p dir="ltr">In order for the Geofence to operate effectively, you must ensure that:</p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">You've activated presence detection in the Home app</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">You've set your phone's location permissions to Always on</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Everyone in your home has activated presence sensing settings in the Home app on their own phones.</p>
	</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><img alt="Enable the Presence Sensing feature" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20240603/nest%20eco%20mode%20keeps%20turning%20on/nest-eco-mode-turn-on%20(9).jpg" style="height:400px; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Enable the Presence Sensing feature</em></p>

<p dir="ltr">Here's how to enable the Presence Sensing function in the Home app:</p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Go to the <strong>Google Hom</strong>e app.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Tap the "<strong>Gear</strong>" icon under Settings.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Then choose <strong>Presence Sensing</strong>.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Select <strong>Allow</strong> this home to use phone locations.</p>
	</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr">Keep in mind that the Thermostat must be installed in the Google Home app.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-163">Update the firmware</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Make sure to update the firmware from your app to maintain the Nest Thermostat operating properly and prevent possible problems like this.</p>

<p dir="ltr">If you want, you can manually upgrade the firmware on your mobile app by following these instructions. </p>

<p dir="ltr">You don't need to do anything; the update will be installed by your Thermostat automatically.</p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Open the mobile application where Thermostat is set up.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Choose the <strong>Settings Nest</strong> settings icon on the Thermostat's home screen.</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Then click <strong>Update</strong> after tapping on Version or Software.</p>
	</li>
</ul>
<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-176">Fix connectivity issues</h3>

<p dir="ltr">The Nest Thermostat needs a steady internet connection to work effectively, connect to your phone.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Also, it’s vital to guarantee that switching between modes happens at the appropriate times, just like any other smart home device.</p>

<p dir="ltr">To solve connectivity problems, you can attempt the following troubleshooting steps:</p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Reset and power-cycle the router</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Reset the Nest Thermostat's power</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Firmware updates for routers</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Reduce interference by tuning in to the proper frequency</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Strengthen WiFi signals</p>
	</li>
</ul>
<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-191">Turn off the Home/Away Assist function</h3>

<p dir="ltr">House/Away Assist uses data from sensors in your Nest Thermostat and your phone's location to automatically change the behavior of the device in your home when you leave and return. </p>

<p dir="ltr">This is a fantastic feature that can help you minimize your HVAC energy consumption as well as your energy costs.</p>

<p dir="ltr">But, for some reason, this feature has stopped working and the Thermostat is stuck in Eco Mode.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><img alt="Nest Home Away Assist function" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20240603/nest-eco-mode-turn-on%20(8).jpg" style="height:400px; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Nest Home Away Assist function</em></p>

<p dir="ltr">So you must disable it, however keep in mind that if this feature is disabled, you must manually activate the Eco Mode.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Here's how to disable the Home/Away Assist feature:</p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Launch the <strong>Nest</strong> app</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Select <strong>Settings</strong></p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Choose <strong>Home/Away Assist</strong></p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Turn off this option</p>
	</li>
</ul>
<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-213">Turn off Eco Mode Nest completely</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Turning off the Eco Mode can be a solution to your problem.</p>

<p dir="ltr">However, you'll lose an important feature that can help you lower your energy bills and increase convenience. </p>

<p dir="ltr">We recommend using this solution in specific situations, such as when you're sleeping and you notice that the Eco Mode is on and you don't have time to fix it.</p>

<p dir="ltr">To disable the Eco Mode, take the following steps:</p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Launch The Nest app</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Navigate to your Thermostat and choose <strong>Mode</strong></p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Set the Thermostat to the <strong>Heat/Cool</strong> setting</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Select the <strong>Eco </strong>option</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">On the Thermostat, choose <strong>End Eco Temperatures</strong></p>
	</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><img alt="How to turn off Eco mode on Nest?" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20240603/nest-eco-mode-turn-on%20(11).jpg" style="height:400px; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>How to turn off Eco mode on Nest?</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-237">Factory reset the Thermostat</h3>

<p dir="ltr">A factory reset will clear your entire setup and bring your Nest Thermostat back to life.</p>

<p dir="ltr">A factory reset is also a great troubleshooting step that can resolve problems and difficulties on a smart home device.</p>

<p dir="ltr">To reset your Thermostat, follow these steps:</p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">To access the <strong>Quick View</strong> menu, press the <strong>Thermostat ring</strong></p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Navigate to the <strong>Settings Nest</strong> settings icon</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Turn the ring to <strong>Reset </strong>and push to choose</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Choose<strong> All Settings</strong> to clear all of your Nest Thermostat's settings.</p>
	</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr">Before reverting the configuration to defaults, remove your Thermostat from your account.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><img alt="Factory reset the Thermostat" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20240603/nest-eco-mode-turn-on%20(7).jpg" style="height:400px; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Factory reset the Thermostat</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" id="tag-260">Manually set your Thermostat to Preferred mode</h3>

<p dir="ltr">Your Nest Thermostat is an intelligent device that can recognize your everyday activities. </p>

<p dir="ltr">However, it can occasionally go strange and abruptly switch from one mode to the other.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><img alt="Manually change your Thermostat to Preferred mode" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20240603/nest-eco-mode-turn-on%20(12).jpg" style="height:400px; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em> Manually change your Thermostat to Preferred mode</em></p>

<p dir="ltr">If this is the case with your Thermostat, you should switch it to Normal mode manually. </p>

<p dir="ltr">This will notify your device that the routine must be re-learned.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Here's how to manually change the <a href="https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9247301?hl=en">mode of Thermostat</a>:</p>

<ul>
<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">On your Nest Thermostat, access the Quick View menu</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">Select a mode by turning the ring</p>
	</li>
	<li dir="ltr">
	<p dir="ltr">To confirm, press the ring</p>
	</li>
</ul>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Tip</strong>: You may also do it using the Nest app by selecting the Thermostat you want to control, then navigating to Mode and selecting your desired mode.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr" id="tag-280">Nest Eco mode tips and tricks</h2>

<p dir="ltr">Eco Mode is designed to save energy without completely turning off heating or cooling, so it works best when you are not present. </p>

<p dir="ltr">As a result, if you set your Nest to Away, either on the Nest or in the app, you'll be instantly moved to Eco Mode. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Nest can also detect when no one is at home and automatically switch to Eco Mode.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><img alt="Nest Eco mode tips and tricks" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/imgs/20240603/nest-eco-mode-turn-on%20(3).jpg" style="height:400px; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Nest Eco mode tips and tricks</em></p>

<p dir="ltr">However, these methods aren't always flawless, so knowing how to switch off Eco Mode manually is a valuable skill to have. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Beyond that, it's vital to understand how Eco Mode works: </p>

<p dir="ltr">When a Nest senses that the temperature in your house is greater than its cooling setting, it will begin cooling until it reaches the ideal temperature. </p>

<p dir="ltr">It will then power down. </p>

<p dir="ltr">Heating functions similarly.</p>
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