Nest Thermostat Compatibility Guide (UAE)

Nest Gen3 Thermostat (UAE & U.S versions) general requirements

  • Nest Thermostats are designed to work with 24V US spec AC systems. They require installation of a conversion kit as well as bypassing of AC control board in order for them to work with 220V UAE AC systems
  • Nest Thermostats can be retrofitted to work on single and 3 fan speed modes
  • Single fan speed mode requires the presence of 4 wires to thermostat location
  • Three fan speed mode requires the presence of 6 wires
  • Thermostat locations with 3 wires, requires the installation of an additional wire saver module to add the 4th wire for single fan speed.
  • Less than 6 wires at a thermostat location requires the pulling of a new set of 6 wire panel cables for three fan speed activation
  • New ACs with inverter compressor or DC current fan motor require different installation method. The process involves installation of a brand specific interface that interprets Nest signal back to the AC control board plus pulling of CAT6 cable.
  • Nest E thermostat can only support one fan speed vs 3 fan speed for the Nest Gen3

Non-compatibility: cases where Nest cannot be installed

  • Window type AC units
  • VRV type ACs
  • Where ACs are connected to a BMS or wired smart home system
  • Chilled water systems with modulating actuator motor (1-10v). These require replacement of actuator with on/off model
  • UK and European spec Nest thermostats are designed to work with boilers and water heaters and are not configured to work with AC systems

Specific compatibility guidelines
Apartments:

  • As a general rule, apartments located within towers are typically served by a central chiller, as such would have 6 wires
  • In some newly build apartments with modulating actuator motors, there would a requirement to replace actuator motors with standard on/off models. This can only be established post inspection. Cost of actuators motors varies between AED 350-500 per unit. In very rare cases, valve assembly would also have to be replaced (cost AED 1500 per unit)

District cooling:

  • AC units within areas with district cooling such as the Palm, Jumeirah Islands, JLT, Motor City and Sports City would have thermostats with 6 wires

Villas: (in non district cooling areas)
a) LG:

  • Found in majority of Emaar villas across Springs, Meadows and Arabian Ranches as well as Al Furjan
  • All units have 3 wires to thermostat location
  • Requires installation of an additional module (add 4th wire) for single fan speed
  • Three fan speed requires pulling of 6 wires. Smaller capacity units have single stage fan that requires installation of fan transformer (AED 390)
  • Installation of Nest thermostat on new LG ACs with modulating compressor and DC fan motor is not yet supported.

b) OGeneral:

  • Found in many Emaar villa communities.
  • All units have 3 wires to thermostat
  • Requires installation of an additional wire saver module that provides 4th wire for single fan speed.
  • Three fan speed installation requires pulling of new 6 wire cables
  • New OGeneral ACs with modulating compressor and DC fan motor. Require installation of a bespoke Nest interface/module approx cost (AED 900) per module

c) York & Daikin:

  • Both York and Daikin units would have 4 wires through to thermostat location
  • York prevalent in The Villa project. Daikin is installed in all Arabian Ranches 2 communities

d) Trane:

  • Older units would have 8 wires through to thermostat location
  • Newer units with LCD type thermostat would have 2 wires going to thermostat location
  • Prevalent in Jumeirah Park and other Nakheel communities

e) Carrier:

  • Mexican spec : 4 wires
  • Egyptian spec: 5 wires (found in Damac Hills), requires wire saver for 3 fan speed.
  • Egyptian spec: 4 wires (found in Arabella Mudon), ACs have inverter compressor and DC fan motors. Requires interface module.

f) Midea:

  • Found in Mira Oasis and Maple Villas in Dubai Hills
  • Units on ground floor are standard 5 wire AC current fan motor. Requires wire saver for 3 fan speed operation
  • Units found on first floor are inverter compressor/DC current fan motor. These require pulling of CAT6 cable and installation of interface module

g) Samsung:

  • Comes in two variants 4 wire AC fan motor (Legends Villas) and 2 wire inverter compressor (Sidra, Dubai Hills)
  • Samsung ACs in Sidra require specific interface (AED 950) pulling of 6 new wire cable and installation of conversion box

h) Rheem : 6 wires found in Mira and 5 wires found in Lantana. ACs in Lantana can only support 2 fan speed as medium and high speeds are looped on AC.

i) American breeze: 6 wires found in some older Emaar villas in Meadows and Lakes as well as Jumeirah Islands

j) Mitsubishi: All Mitsubishi units require pulling of new wires as well as installation of an interface (provided CN90 connector is present on PCB). Found in older villas of non-free hold communities

k) Honeywell: Very rarely installed in villas. Would typically have 6 wires

l) Trane: 8 wires, found in some Jumeirah Park villas. Villas in newer districts would have 2 wire Trane AC in which case new 6 wire cable have to be pulled

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  • Noora Al Muhairi
    Reply

    Good afternoon,

    I would like to enquire about the installation service for the nest thermostat, i have a ogeneral ac system for a bedroom and would like to know if its compatible and can install a nest thermostat…. What is the quotation? And does it include the installation only and the thermostat is charged separately… I live in abu dhabi, so is it possible to install…. Thanks

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      Hi Noora,
      Yes the Nest can be installed on OGeneral AC. There would be two installation options, single fan speed including wire saver module (OGeneral has 3 wires and Nest needs 4 wires) cost AED 725. Three fan speed (low, medium and high) would require pulling new 6 wire cable. Cost wise, installation would be AED 650 + AED 300 to pull new wires. The Nest Gen3 is AED 950 per unit.
      We do undertake installations in Abu Dhabi, a transport fee would apply
      Please let us know if you require any additional information

      • Georgios
        Reply

        hello, I live in a new bldg in JVC, with an LCD thermostat.
        someone installed my nest gen 3, but I cannot change the fan speed and also cannot use the airwave function.
        the cables installed to the thermostat are 4: Y1,G,Rc,C.

        is it possible to fix it to be able to use the 2 different fan speeds that the stock thermostat had?
        thanks!

        • Abdul
          Reply

          Hi Georgios
          Yes it is possible to make it 3 speed by pulling another 2 wires.
          Regards
          HomeIQ Support

        • Shadi
          Reply

          Hello Team, I live in Damac Hills 1, I have the egyptian carrier system, but it’s a DC system, and not AC, Can nest work on DC system?

          • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin

            Hi Shadi,

            We genuinely appreciate your inquiry.

            We had sent you an email kindly check.

            Thank you.

  • Chris
    Reply

    Hi, is Nest or Nest E compatable with Arabian raunches 2 Daikin units.

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      Hi Chris, the Daikin has the 4 wires required for the Nest E so single fan speed conversion is possible

  • Vladimir
    Reply

    Hi, i have 6 units of Trane OLD type, but not 8 wires my one all of them 10 wire going to termostat. Community JVT (Villa) Just what to ask any additional cost to instal Nest 3gen termostat?
    Thanks

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      Hi Vladimir,
      In case of 10 wires, there would be no requirement to pull any additional wires.
      Regards
      Sameer

  • Deepak
    Reply

    Hi I have Chiller water system. Is Nest thermostat compatible

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      Hi Deepak, yes Nest can be installed with chilled water (FCU) systems. Should the building be new you would need to check that you have an on/off actuator motor rather than a modulating one

  • Naeem NM
    Reply

    I live in Remraam al thamam and want to know if i need to install anything else prior to installing the nest

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      HI Naeem, the nest thermostat is a 24V system, installation with UAE AC system requires additional conversion parts to deal with voltage difference as well as by passing of the current AC control unit.
      Regards
      HomeIQ Support

  • Vic
    Reply

    Hi, I have Honeywell Lyric™ T5 Wi-Fi Thermostats (RCHT8610WF), can they be fitted to new R410 O General 3 wire AC units (ARGA45FMTA)?
    I know for a fact, these units require a “C” wire.

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      Hi Vic,
      The Honeywell is a 24V system. Installation with UAE 220V ACs requires installation of additional conversion parts as well as by passing of AC current control unit. The Honeywell does require 4 wires.
      Regards
      HomeIQ Support

  • Michael
    Reply

    Hi,
    I have trane 2 wire thermostat in my place. Can someone tell me if nest will work and how to connect the black and red wire on the nest?

    M

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      Hi Michael, installing Nest Thermostat with your 220V Trane AC would require installation of conversion parts, pulling of 6 wire cable as well as rewiring the indoor unit to bypass the AC control board. The above is included in our certified Nest PRO installation
      Regards
      HomeIQ Support

  • Ben
    Reply

    Hi,
    I am looking to install a Nest thermostat in a new house in Dubai Hills Estate.
    The current system is Midea. Is it possible to install a Nest here?

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      Hi Ben,
      Installation of Nest with 5 wire Midea AC is possible. There would be two installation options; 2 fan speed using the existing 5 wires, for 3 fan speed installation we would also need to install a wire saver module that provides the required 6th wire.
      In terms of costings, the Nest Gen3 thermostat is AED 899+VAT and comes with 2 years warranty. 2 fan speed installation AED 595+VAT including cost of conversion parts. 3 fan speed installation would be AED 595+175 for the wire saver so total installation AED 770+VAT
      Please let us know if you require any additional information
      Regards
      HomeIQ Support

  • yousef
    Reply

    I have York system but when I checked for the wires I can only see 3 wires , can I install nest e ?

    • Homeiq Supreadmin Supreadmin
      Reply

      Hi Yousef, the York thermostats would usually have 4 wires. Installation of nest E would be possible, these would still require installation of conversion parts as well as rewiring of the AC system
      Regards
      HomeIQ Support

  • harry
    Reply

    Hi , Do you know if this will work in AL Zenia apartments in Rahba Beach, Abudhabi

    • Homeiq Supreadmin Supreadmin
      Reply

      Hi Harry, thank you for contacting HomeIQ.
      Nest thermostats require installation of additional conversion parts as well as rewiring of AC for them to work with UAE 220V systems. These are included in our installation service. Moreover, Al Zeina apartments in Raha beach would have a modulating actuator motors which the nest is unable to control. These would need to be replaced with standard on/off models
      Please let us know if you require any additional information
      Regards
      HomeIQ Support

    • Roshan
      Reply

      Hi I Have samsung units in sirdra can we install Nest E thermostats

      • Abdul
        Reply

        Hi Roshan,
        Yes possible to install nest E Samsung AC in Sidra but it requires interface module, wire pulling and installation of conversion box.
        Regards,
        HomeIQ Support

  • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
    Reply

    Hi Wael,
    Villas in Damac Hills would have a 5 wire Carrier AC. Cost of 3 fan speed installation would be AED 595+VAT plus AED 175+VAT for the wire saver module that provides the required 6th wire.
    Please let us know if you require any additional information
    Regards
    HomeIQ Support

  • Lucky
    Reply

    Hello,
    Would Nest be compatible with an Emicool serviced apartment in Green Community East? Charges?
    Thanks!

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      Hi Lucky,
      Thank you for contacting HomeIQ.
      Installation of Nest is possible with district cooling systems found in Green community. Cost including conversion parts is listed online
      Regards
      HomeIQ Support

  • Pete Burrows
    Reply

    Hi, I have American Breeze thermostats in Victory Heights. 6 wires COMP (S), LOW (1), MED (2), HIGH (3), LINE (L) and NEUTRAL (N). How easy is it to replace these with NEST units?

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      Hi Pete,
      The Nest is a 24V system so for it work with UAE ACs including your American Breeze, it requires installation of conversion box plus rewiring of AC to bypass control board. This is included in our certified installation service
      Regards
      HomeIQ Support

  • Dany
    Reply

    Hi
    Do you know if the Burj Residences 8 apartments are compatible?
    Controller is Honeywell.

    Thank you

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      Hi Dany,
      Installation of Nest with chilled water AC system found in Burj Residence is possible. Installation still requires fitting of conversion box as well as rewiring of indoor fan unit. All of which is included in our installation service
      Regards
      HomeIQ Support

  • Lee Bossler
    Reply

    Am considering the Nest E or the 3rd Gen. Live in Mira Oasis and have a Midea control panel. Not entirely sure on the number of wires or the cost of installation?

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      Hi Lee,
      Mira Oasis has two different type of Midea ACs. One located on ground floor is standard AC with on/off compressor. Installing Nest E on that AC is AED 495+VAT for single fan speed. Units upstairs have an inverter compressor which requires a different installation method using an interface. This type of installation is considerably more expensive
      Regards
      HomeIQ Support

  • Lee Bossler
    Reply

    Thanks for the information. So would a Nest E still work on the upstairs units? And when you say considerably more expensive, what price range are we talking about. Sorry, last question, would a 3rd Gen provide more than one fan speed?

  • Alison
    Reply

    Hi does nest system work for much older non freehold Dubai villas (old complex With old ahu units on roof) , and if so what benefit would it give over a one or two year period?. Thanks

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      Hi Alison, some of Dubai’s older villas would have a US 24V ACs so the Nest can be installed without need for conversion box or bypassing the AC control board. In terms of savings for an average villa, you can expect a saving off electricity bill of around 20-25%.
      Regards
      HomeIQ Support

  • Nest Marina Residence
    Reply

    Hi, i live in Marina Residence Palm, what would be the quote for installing 2 nest thermostats?

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      Hi Junaid,
      Thank you for contacting HomeIQ.
      With reference to your enquiry, the Nest Gen3 UAE version is AED 899+VAT and 3 fan speed installation inclusive of conversion box AED 549+VAT per unit.
      Regards
      HomeIQ Support

  • Ameen
    Reply

    Hi I live in greens community and I have a Honeywell manual thermostat. Can you install the WiFi thermostat and if so how much?

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      Hi Zuhair,
      Installation of the Nest Gen3 is possible. The Nest thermostat itself is AED 899+VAT and three fan speed installation AED 549+VAT per unit
      Regards
      HomeIQ Support

  • Poul
    Reply

    Hi, we live in saadiyat beach villas and we have York (Johnson controls) 3 fan speed and 4 wires. Would it be possible to install nest?

    Many thanks for your help

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      Hi Poul,
      Installation of Nest is possible with your AC system. Three fan speed would also require pulling of new 6 wire cable
      Regards
      HomeIQ Support

      • Poul Gotterup
        Reply

        Many thanks for your response. So if I just want to maintain one speed how should the nest be wired with the existing 4 wires?

  • Hussam
    Reply

    Hi,
    I have an AC Thermostat witch has (L 220VAC /FAN HI / FAN MED / FAN LOW / COMPRESSOR / N).
    Can we install Nest thermostat for it?
    As I know Nest works with low voltage only.
    Please advise.
    Thanks.

    • Abdul
      Reply

      Hi Hussaam,
      Thank you for contacting HomeIQ.
      Can you provide me your location?
      Regards,
      HomeIQ Support

  • Alex
    Reply

    I have District cooling on a honywell thermostat with 7 wires is it possible to install Nest E?

    • Abdul
      Reply

      Hi Alex,
      Yes its possible.
      Regards,
      HomeIQ Support

  • Paul
    Reply

    Hi there – great site! Can I check, the new villa development, Aseel in Arabian Ranches 1, will NEST be compatible there please?

    • Abdul
      Reply

      Hi Paul,
      Yes possible
      If you have LG : all units have 3 wires to thermostat location requires installation of an additional module (add 4th wire) for single fan speed, Three fan speed requires pulling of 6 wires. Smaller capacity units have single stage fan that requires installation of fan transformer.
      Installation of Nest thermostat on new LG ACs with modulating compressor and DC fan motor is not yet supported

      If you have O General: All units have 3 wires to thermostat requires installation of an additional module (add 4th wire) for single fan speed, Three fan speed requires pulling of 6 wires. New O General ACs with modulating compressor and DC fan motor. Require installation of a bespoke Nest interface/module approx cost (AED 1050) per module.

      You can send the photo of the current thermostat installed at info@homeiq.ae

      Regards,
      HomeIQ Support

  • Sid
    Reply

    Sid, Hi can you tell me if Nest is compatible with Noora Tower Al Habtoor City, I think cooling is provided by aquacool but Im not certain as i have yet to move there

    • Abdul
      Reply

      Hi Sid,
      Yes compatible. You can send the photo of the thermostat so we can figure out what is needful at info@homeiq.ae.
      Regards,
      HomeIQ Support

  • Vikas
    Reply

    Hi,

    Is it possible to use Google NEXT thermostat 2020 (low cost model) in shoreline Appartment, palm jumeirah? If yes, how much will the installation cost?

    Thx and Rgds

    • Abdul
      Reply

      Hi Vikas,

      Thanks for your inquiry.
      Yes it is possible, Installation for 3 fan speed 475+VAT, single fan speed 449+VAT installation cost includes the converter box. Additional charges may apply if wire pulling is needed 250+VAT and 375+VAT if actuator motor needs to be replace.
      You can send the photo of the current thermostat you are using so we can figure out what is needful. Email is info@homeiq.ae
      Regards,
      HomeIQ Support

  • Chris
    Reply

    i live in Maple and you’ve mentioned the following:
    Units on ground floor are standard 5 wire AC current fan motor. Requires wire saver for 3 fan speed operation
    Units found on first floor are inverter compressor/DC current fan motor. These require pulling of CAT6 cable and installation of interface module

    does this mean that NEST is compatible? and if so what would be the cost to install it? (cost per unit please) + how much time does it take?
    Thanks

  • Abhi
    Reply

    Hi,
    Im in Midtown IMPZ, this has Johnson controls and somehow it cannot turn the fan completely off.
    Im looking at NEST as option, any experience here if it will work?

  • Michel Rissi
    Reply

    Hi. I‘am planning to buy an LG inverter variable speed split unit in the master bedroom. Is it possible to control this unit with a nest thermostat?

    • Abdul
      Reply

      Yes it will be compatible and need to use LG Adapter for Inverter Unit

  • Ehab M
    Reply

    hello can i have ur Email please ?

  • Usman
    Reply

    Hi, We live in the Gardens by Nakheel. We have chiller AC provided by Nakheel central chillers. Can we use Nest for these and how much it will cost. I have checked there are 8 wires going into the thermostat

    • Abdul
      Reply

      Yes Nest will be compatible to your Chiller AC, what AC Brand you are using?

      • Usman
        Reply

        I do not know the brand but one thermostat is honeywell T6373A1108 and the other is Honeywell T6861H2WB-R

  • ezz
    Reply

    Hi,

    Do you know for Samsung AC (Duct), what is the module that I need in order for Nest (4th gen) to work properly? I am not in UAE and trying to figure out a way to replace my Samsung Wired remote control with Nest. I appreciate the help on this.

  • Mikel-Angelo
    Reply

    Damac hills 2, Midea system, KJR-29B ground floor, 1rst floor only Infrared sensor for remote.
    Doable? Cost?

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      Hi Mikel,

      Please check your email.

      Thanks

  • Paul
    Reply

    Hi, I live in Damac Hills. We have Carrier AC system with 5 wires with ABCDE configuration to the thermostat. Can a Nest system be installed and would this be single fan speed or 3 fan speed? Is single fan speed still effective for general use?

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      Hi Paul,

      We genuinely appreciate your inquiry.

      Nest will work with your carrier air conditioner with three fan speed by using a third-party adaptor, known as interface module, it is programmed in accordance with the PCB board to perform the same functions and also serve as a voltage converter, because your system only operates at less than 12 volts while nest works at 24 volts. This interface is necessary in order to use the smart thermostat to its full potential

      Thank you

  • Carsten
    Reply

    Hi,
    I live in Dubai Creek Harbour Residence Tower with chilled water. I think the installed thermostats are Honeywell T6865 Series. Is it possible to replace it with a smart thermostat – which one can I use and how much would it cost? If I want to use a NEST (3gen) thermostat I already have – is that possible? and how much would it cost to install and later to remove again (when we move away from the apartment)?
    Best regards
    Carsten

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      Hi Carsten,

      Thank you for reaching out and expressing interest to our product and services.

      Honeywell thermostat can be replaced with nest . Would you be able to send us a photo of your existing thermostat so we can assess what is required for installation.

      Normally charges is for each supply and installation

      Nest thermostat 3rd Gen- 859+vat
      Installation with converter box 475+vat

      How many nest thermostat you required? We will provide official quotation.

  • Omar
    Reply

    Hi ,

    I have Mitsubishi City Multi PEFY-P20VMS1 AC , how much does it cost to have it to make it work with NEST

    Regards

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      Hi Omar,

      Thank you for reaching out and expressing interest to our product and services.

      Could you be able to share the photo of the Mitsubishi thermostat or the indoor wiring diagram of PCB?

      Normally our price is
      859+vat for nest 3rd thermostat
      850+vat for the interface module
      350+vat for installation service and wire pulling

      A final confirmation of the price must be made after checking compatibility.

      Thanks

  • Vladimir
    Reply

    Hello!
    Help please to understand:
    Are Daikin FanCoils campatible with Nest Learning Thermostat
    We want to buy Fancoils FWB-05BT with remote FWEC1A
    But I think that Nest Learning Thermostat will be better
    But I can not check compability at google web site

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      Hi Vladimir,

      We genuinely appreciate your inquiry.

      We had sent you an email kindly check.

      Thank you.

      • Vladimir
        Reply

        Ok. Thank you! Will reply in email

  • Abdurrab
    Reply

    Hi There,

    Just need your help to install Nest 3rd G Thermostat to FUJITSU GENERAL Air Conditioner with only three wires coming from the internal unit to the thermostat; R, W, and B. if I need to pull extra wire where shall that wire end be pluged in at the internal unit end and at the Nest thermostat?
    your help will be highly appreciated…

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      Hi Abdurrab,

      Please check your email.

      Thanks

  • Abdurrab Assalamy
    Reply

    Thank you dear,
    I have checked my mail and spam box, unfortunately, there is nothing received; if you can assist and send it again to check the possibility of installing the Nest Thermostat.

    Thank you in advance…

    • Host-Homeiqoo-Admin
      Reply

      Hi,

      We’ve sent a fresh email.

      For us to be able to determine compatibility with Nest thermostat, we required a photo of your current thermostat.

  • Rizwan
    Reply

    Hi
    I am looking for 220V 7 core thermostat compatibility with York ducted split unit. Is it possible to achieve a 3 fan speed system?

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