Nest

jamarotta · 01-30-2016, 10:56 AM

Recently purchased last Nest Thermostat (3rd generation). I was able to go into HAL Ultra settings, choose Nest as thermostat, press Authorize, get the stat's PIN code, enter back into HAL Ultra, and got a Link Successful response. However Thermostat does not show up in the Automation Screen as a new device. When I 'Add a new device' NEST is not a manufacturer choice and so there's no way to add it the Automation Screen so HAL can utilize. Appreciate thoughts here.

dtomcat · 01-30-2016, 06:17 PM

Jam,
I recently bought one as well and have contacted HAL. I know they are currently rewriting some of the nest code as we speak. I know they made progress, but still have some smaller things to iron out. I'll let you know when they release an update.

-Rob

jamarotta · 01-31-2016, 09:02 AM

Rob- thanks for taking the time to reply. Appreciate it and the updates.

Best regards,
Joe

TimShriver · 01-31-2016, 12:53 PM

Hi Joe,

Which version of HALultra are you using? There is a new build coming this week with an update to how we retrieve data from the Nest cloud server which will be more efficient. There is also a fix for our Celsius customers...

You should see a screens like the following in Device Wizard:

jamarotta · 01-31-2016, 01:53 PM

Hi Tim

I'm using the latest public HALUltra build 6.0.39. Nest does not appear as an available manufacturer in the device wizard. Goes from 'Honeywell' to 'OnQ Technologies' on my list (no NEST alphabetically in between). The only place I found NEST was in the 'Settings/HVAC' screen (which allowed me to authorize/link (Home Automatic Living shows up in the 'works with' screen of the NEST app once linked) but cannot actually add the thermostat as a device because of the above. If there's a later beta, I'd be happy to install and play with.

Best regards, Joe

TimShriver · 01-31-2016, 02:38 PM

Hi Joe,

You can always go here to see what the latest version of HAL is... In the new build coming this week, 6.1.3 the system will notify you of updates available.

I will email you the link for the latest HALultra build

Regards,

Tim

jamarotta · 01-31-2016, 03:18 PM

Thanks Tim. The logic to prompt to download updates/ latest version will be a great addition to HAL.. .Joe

DOHman · 08-04-2016, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimShriver

You can always go here to see what the latest version of HAL is... In the new build coming this week, 6.1.3 the system will notify you of updates available.

Regards,

Tim

Tim, will we be able to download/update within HAL now, or do we still need to request a download link?

TimShriver · 02-05-2016, 03:36 PM

Hi Joe, I am emailing you the 6.1.3 HALultra beta to test with your Nest Stat. Tim

jamarotta · 02-05-2016, 03:48 PM

Confirming receipt. Will test the new beta out this weekend.. Thank you..Joe

01-30-2016, 10:56 AM	#1
jamarotta Advanced Member II Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellington,Florida Posts: 224	Nest Recently purchased last Nest Thermostat (3rd generation). I was able to go into HAL Ultra settings, choose Nest as thermostat, press Authorize, get the stat's PIN code, enter back into HAL Ultra, and got a Link Successful response. However Thermostat does not show up in the Automation Screen as a new device. When I 'Add a new device' NEST is not a manufacturer choice and so there's no way to add it the Automation Screen so HAL can utilize. Appreciate thoughts here.

01-30-2016, 06:17 PM	#2
dtomcat Advanced Member III Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 391	Re: Nest Jam, I recently bought one as well and have contacted HAL. I know they are currently rewriting some of the nest code as we speak. I know they made progress, but still have some smaller things to iron out. I'll let you know when they release an update. -Rob __________________ HALpro v7.2.7 Win 7 HAL voices US/UK HAL DMC Tell Me v2.7.0

01-31-2016, 09:02 AM	#3
jamarotta Advanced Member II Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellington,Florida Posts: 224	Re: Nest Rob- thanks for taking the time to reply. Appreciate it and the updates. Best regards, Joe

01-31-2016, 01:53 PM	#5
jamarotta Advanced Member II Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellington,Florida Posts: 224	Re: Nest Hi Tim I'm using the latest public HALUltra build 6.0.39. Nest does not appear as an available manufacturer in the device wizard. Goes from 'Honeywell' to 'OnQ Technologies' on my list (no NEST alphabetically in between). The only place I found NEST was in the 'Settings/HVAC' screen (which allowed me to authorize/link (Home Automatic Living shows up in the 'works with' screen of the NEST app once linked) but cannot actually add the thermostat as a device because of the above. If there's a later beta, I'd be happy to install and play with. Best regards, Joe

01-31-2016, 02:38 PM	#6
TimShriver Administrator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 1,588	Re: Nest Hi Joe, You can always go here to see what the latest version of HAL is... In the new build coming this week, 6.1.3 the system will notify you of updates available. I will email you the link for the latest HALultra build Regards, Tim __________________ Tim Shriver Home Automated Living

01-31-2016, 03:18 PM	#7
jamarotta Advanced Member II Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellington,Florida Posts: 224	Re: Nest Thanks Tim. The logic to prompt to download updates/ latest version will be a great addition to HAL.. .Joe

02-05-2016, 03:36 PM	#9
TimShriver Administrator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 1,588	Re: Nest Hi Joe, I am emailing you the 6.1.3 HALultra beta to test with your Nest Stat. Tim __________________ Tim Shriver Home Automated Living

02-05-2016, 03:48 PM	#10
jamarotta Advanced Member II Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellington,Florida Posts: 224	Re: Nest Confirming receipt. Will test the new beta out this weekend.. Thank you..Joe

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