Article Summary:
While the Nest Learning Thermostat doesn't need a Wi-Fi connection, additional features are available when the Nest Thermostat is connected.

The Nest Learning Thermostat doesn't require a Wi-Fi connection. But if you're connected, additional features are available with the Nest apps:

• Change your current target temperature
• Make manual adjustments to your schedule
• Put the Nest Thermostat into Away mode
• Update device settings
• See current local weather conditions
• Get automatic software updates
• Receive a monthly Energy Report

There are other features that require Wi-Fi too. Since the Nest Thermostat gets weather information over Wi-Fi, weather-aware features (such as Auxiliary heat lockout) are only available when the Nest Thermostat is connected. And the Nest Thermostat updates the date, time and time zone over Wi-Fi, so you might need to enter the date and time manually if the Nest Thermostat isn't connected.