How to Add an Account to the Nest App

If you have a Nest installed at home and want to give more than one account access to the settings, you just have to send the other person an invitation. Once they accept it and download the Nest app, you'll both be able to control the device.

Part 1
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Sending the Invitation

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    Open the Nest App on your mobile phone.
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    Hit the settings on the Right hand corner of the app.
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    Click the option that says 'Family'. This will bring you to a page that allows you to search through your contacts, or enter an email address to send an invite through email.
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    Send the invitation.

Part 2
Part 2 of 2:
Accepting the Invitation

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    Have your invitee check their inbox for an email from Nest. There will be a link in the email (this link will take you to home.nest.com)
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    Have them create an account with their own email and password, if they don't have one already.
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    Have them download the app on their mobile phone and log in.
    • When they log in to the account, they will be able to see the Nest product and control it from there.

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