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a Nest Learning Thermostat is a great way to start making your home smart and the installation process is simpler than you might imagine here's how it works the UK edition of the nest comes with a plug heat link micro USB cable for power the base and an optional trim plate your installation process may vary depending on your boiler types so seek help from an electrician when fitting yours choose a space on your wall that's close to the power outlet that you'll use for the nest then drill a hole big enough to fit the microUSB cable after connecting it to the plug insert the micro USB into the socket on the bases inside rim then ensuring it's level screw the base to the wall over the hole the base has a spirit level built in to help you keep it straight attach the nest display by pushing it onto the base until you hear a click next connect the nest to your Wi-Fi network and check for software updates though a Wi-Fi connection is necessary to control the nest with your phone your thermostat will still work if your network fails it communicates to your boiler via a dedicated radio frequency the nest receives the radio frequency through the heat link which you install next as it's permanently hardwired the heat link is the part that communicates with your boiler to correctly install your nests wiring consider hiring a professional electrician and use a circuit that matches your existing heating system helpful wiring diagrams are included in the instruction booklet that comes in the box then screw the heat link to your wall or cupboard near your boiler complete the circuit by connecting the other ends of the wires to the boiler now turn your boiler on the light at the top of the heat link will turn blue when it's trying to link to the nest once connected the light will turned green then you can snap the cover back on to the healing finally go back to your nest and choose your boiler type from the list and input other settings like the type of fuel the boiler uses then you can test the system by selecting a temperature and enjoy your new warm smart Oh