Will it work with your system?
Works well with
- Phone control and scheduling
- Systems the maker's checker confirms
Check first if you have
- Line-voltage baseboard heat
- Millivolt gas heaters
What it controls
The Google Nest CE911542 Learning Thermostat is a learning thermostat. Its listing doesn't spell out which heating and cooling systems it supports, so run the maker's compatibility checker before you buy.
Check your wall for a C terminal: its maker says no C wire is needed ("electric, oil, forced air, heat pump, and radiant, and no C wire is required for installation in most homes"). The C wire guide covers adapters.
The listing doesn't state heat pump support; if you have an O/B wire, confirm with the maker before ordering. Heat pump wiring.
Connectivity: Wi-Fi. It amazon Alexa, Android, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, iOS.
Not sure of your wiring? The wiring checker reads your system from the terminal letters and checks it against this model's statements.
Also on the listing: dimensions of 0.04 in (D) x 0.15 in (W) x 0.15 in (H), a weight of 161.8 g and a touchscreen.
Compatibility and specs
These come from the maker's listing for this exact model; the source of each is marked. Anything the maker leaves out is marked not stated.
| Model number | CE911542 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Model name | Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 0.04"D x 0.15"W x 0.15"H | Retailer |
| Works with | Amazon Alexa, Android, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, iOS | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | Auto Away Mode, Auto Scheduling, Temperature Display | Retailer |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Retailer |
| Power | Battery Powered | Retailer |
| Voltage | 24 V | Retailer |
| Display | Touchscreen | Retailer |
| Mounting / installation | Wall Mount | Retailer |
| Batteries | 1 CR2 batteries required. (included) | Retailer |
| Material | Aluminum | Retailer |
| Product weight | 161.8 g | Retailer |
| C-wire | electric, oil, forced air, heat pump, and radiant, and no C wire is required for installation in most homes | Retailer |
Strong points and weak points
Strong points
- No C wire needed (maker)
- Works with Amazon Alexa, Android, Apple H
Weak points
- Needs Wi-Fi for smart features
Wiring and install notes
- Compatibility statements are the maker's own. Confirm with the maker's compatibility checker, turn the power off before wiring, and leave line-voltage and furnace work to a licensed electrician or HVAC technician.
Thermostats to compare it with
FAQ
Does the Google Nest CE911542 Learning Thermostat need a C wire?
Does the Google Nest CE911542 Learning Thermostat work with a heat pump?
Other smart thermostats with similar wiring
- Honeywell Home THX321WFS2001W Smart Thermostat
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Our take
A fit for phone control and scheduling.
Where to get it
The link goes to this exact model's listing. Check that the box includes the trim plate or C-wire adapter you need, and confirm your wiring with the maker's compatibility checker before you order.
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