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Nest Thermostat Batteries LOW on a new ORBI AX setup
I have a brand new ORBI AX wifi setup (RBR850 and 2 satellites) that i got configured and updated to the latest firmware (V3.2.15.25) about 10:00 last night with all nodes up to the version with a bi...
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Only thing I found was that with mine, being so close to the RBR, 5 feet, was having problems with the NEST. I found that when I moved the RBR away from the one NEST controller, 20-25 feet, the NEST controller started working with out draining the battery. Also was said that this is also a NEST controller issue as well that NEST needs to fix it on there side as these controllers ping pong back and forth on there own when there is more than 1 signal source in play, i.e. RBR and 1 or 2 RBS. Its also recommemeded to install the C power wire to your NEST from the main central AC system to help avoid the battery draining. You'll need to consult your systems mfr wiring diagram to find out which connection that is.
Be sure the connector adapter is wired correctly, if it isn't, then the controller wont' get the power it needs...
pennycjc wrote:I installed the Nest Power Connector last week. The thermostat still needs to be charged off its base once a day. I guess I should try a secondary router just for my thermostat.
FURRYe38 wrote:Be sure the connector adapter is wired correctly, if it isn't, then the controller wont' get the power it needs...
pennycjc wrote:I installed the Nest Power Connector last week. The thermostat still needs to be charged off its base once a day. I guess I should try a secondary router just for my thermostat.
That would be my advice as well - make sure it's wired correctly. I installed 2 of the Nest Power Adapters and they fixed the issue (so far - it's been 4 days). Voltage for the thermostats has been varying but staying above the minimum 3.6V required to keep them connected.
I triple checked the wiring. The good news is that the battery is staying charged now that I have it connected to a secondary (non-Orbi) router.
Enjoy.
Well it took a week after I installed the Nest power adapter, but now my downstairs thermostat is offline due to low power.
I guess I'll have to set up a secondary WiFi network for the thermostats.