Can a Nest thermostat work with line voltage?

Here’s why: The Honeywell Lyric, Nest and other smart thermostats are designed to work with central home heating systems. Electric baseboard and fan heaters work with line-voltage thermostats, which can be either 120 or 240 volts.

Can you control electric baseboard heat with Nest?

Electric baseboard systems are generally not compatible with Nest thermostats. They are only compatible if they’re currently controlled by a 24 V thermostat.

What smart thermostats work with line voltage?

Best Line Voltage Smart Thermostats

• Mysa Smart Thermostat. Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters.
• Stelpro Maestro ASMT402.
• Stelpro Ki.
• Sinopé
• King K902-B Hoot.
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How do I control multiple electric baseboard heaters?

You must wire heaters in parallel, not series when using them with one thermostat. All heaters must be wired in parallel. You can either do that by connecting each heater to the thermostat directly, or by connecting each heater to the next — just be sure that each heater is connected to the source wires.

Can you convert line voltage to low voltage?

It is indeed possible to convert a line voltage thermostat-controlled heater to use a low voltage room thermostat. The basic approach is to buy a switching relay that is operated by the low-voltage thermostat and that in turn turns on the 120VAC or 240VAC heaters.

What voltage does Nest use?

3.6V
A typical reading for a Nest battery voltage when working properly is over 3.6V which is the bare minimum for the Nest Thermostat to operate. The voltage should be higher once the Nest Thermostat has been installed for 24 hours or more. My Nest Thermostat battery voltage reads about 3.8V or more and works perfectly.

Can you use Nest with electric radiators?

Both Nest Thermostat E and 3rd gen Nest Learning Thermostat are compatible with fil pilote electric radiators, but installation will be a little different depending on if you have a fil pilote thermostat or not, and what thermostat you’re installing.

What kind of thermostat do I need for electric baseboard heat?

Make sure you buy a high-voltage thermostat designed for electric baseboard heat. Thermostats for electric-baseboard heaters operate at the same voltage as the heater—usually 240 volts. Low-voltage thermostats designed for gas, oil, or heat pumps won’t work and are extremely dangerous on a high-voltage system.

Can you use a smart thermostat with electric baseboard heat?

Electric baseboard heaters transmit electric currents through wires encased in piping. A smart thermostat can connect all baseboard heaters to a central control, regardless of type. From there, you can manage your home temperature room by room, even when you’re not at home.

What does a line voltage thermostat do?

A line-voltage thermostat can control a single baseboard heater or several heaters wired together. The thermostat works by sensing the temperature of the room and controlling the amount of current that passes through the wires to the heater.

Can I use a programmable thermostat with baseboard heaters?

Because electric heat is one of the most expensive ways to heat your home, you can cut your heating bills significantly by installing a programmable thermostat, like this one, which automatically turns down the heat when it isn’t needed. Make sure you buy a high-voltage thermostat designed for electric baseboard heat.

Can I use a high voltage system with Nest Thermostat?

High voltage systems typically have a thermostat that is labeled 120 V or 240 V, and has two thick wires with wire nuts. High voltage systems, such as electric baseboard heaters, aren’t compatible with Nest thermostats. In some cases, it’s possible that your system can be made Nest thermostat-compatible.

How does a line voltage thermostat work on a baseboard heater?

A line-voltage thermostat for a baseboard heater is just a variable switch that is installed along the electrical circuit that runs from the circuit breaker panel to the baseboard heater. It operates much the same way as a dimmer switch providing variable control to a light fixture.

What is the star connector on a Nest Thermostat for?

Nest thermostats also have a star connector * that offers you some flexibility to install specialized systems. The Nest Learning Thermostat’s * connector lets you install a humidifier, a dehumidifier, emergency heat, multiple fan speeds, or a 3rd stage of heating.

Can a programmable thermostat control a line voltage system?

Some programmable thermostats can control line-voltage systems. It is important to know because using a low voltage thermostat on a line voltage circuit can result with the failure of the thermostat or even a fire. Line voltage thermostats also come as programmable and non-programmable.