Your Nest goes on the wall for $129 before tax, connected to WiFi and set up in its app. If your system needs a C-wire power adapter, add $50. A Nest bought at any store is fine. Text us a photo of the wires, get a fixed price before we book, and pay once the job is done.
PCBy the Pixl Canada install team. Prices checked October 31, 2026. 7 min read.
- Nest mounted, wired and signed in to its app
- Price confirmed from your wire photo
- Payment after the work
- A straight answer if your heating cannot take a Nest
How much does Nest thermostat installation cost with Pixl?
A Nest install is $129 before tax at Pixl, the same price posted on our smart thermostat installation service page. It covers the swap, the WiFi connection and the app. You buy the thermostat yourself, from Google or any retailer.
| Item | Price | What it covers | Not in the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest install and app setup | $129 | Take down the old thermostat, tag each wire, fit and wire the Nest, join it to your WiFi, then set up the app and your schedule | The Nest and any accessories you buy for it |
| C-wire power adapter | +$50 | Installing a C-wire power adapter, such as the Nest Power Connector, when your system needs one | The adapter itself if it is not in your box. Tell us your model |
| New wiring to the thermostat | Free quote | Running new wire when none reaches the thermostat | Outside the $129 |
| Electric baseboard heat (120 or 240 V) | Not a Nest job | Google lists high-voltage systems such as baseboard heaters as not compatible | See baseboard heater thermostats |
These prices come from our smart home installation page, as of October 31, 2026. Gas, new outlets and hard-wired connections are quoted separately.
Which Nest do you have, and which app sets it up?
Nest has changed its setup app over the years. Google’s help pages say the newer models are added in the Google Home app, and the older ones in the Nest app. The install price is the same for all of them.
| Model | Set up in | Account | Pixl price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) | Google Home app | Google Account | $129 |
| Nest Thermostat | Google Home app | Google Account | $129 |
| Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd gen or earlier), Nest Thermostat E | Nest app | Your existing Nest sign-in | $129 |
Google says the 4th-generation Learning Thermostat comes with a Nest Temperature Sensor you can set up now or later. When a professional installs a Nest, Google’s setup flow has a step called Already installed, so the installer’s equipment settings are not overwritten. We take you through that step on your own phone, so the schedule and presets are yours from day one.
Will your Nest need a C-wire or the Power Connector?
Google designed Nest thermostats to use very little power, so many systems work without a C wire. Some systems, including certain zoned setups, need a C wire or the Nest Power Connector. Our read of your photo tells you which before you book.
| What you have | What Google says | Pixl path |
|---|---|---|
| A 24 V furnace or air conditioner with R, W, Y and G wires | Often works without a C wire | $129 |
| A system that cannot give the thermostat enough power | May need a C wire or the Nest Power Connector | $129 + $50 = $179 |
| A heat pump with an O/B wire | Nest thermostats have an O/B terminal for heat pumps | $129, photo first |
| A zoned system with dampers | Compatible, but some zoned systems need a C wire | Send a photo for a fixed price |
| Electric baseboard heaters on 120 or 240 V | Not compatible. A professional may add a step-down transformer in some cases | Not a Nest job. Ask an electrician or ask us for a quote |
| A proprietary, millivolt or solid-fuel system | Google says it will not work with a Nest | Do not buy a Nest. Check Google’s compatibility checker |
Only two thin wires with both heating and cooling? Google says that is likely a proprietary system. Read the C wire thermostat guide for how to check your wiring.
Photo of your wires in, Nest price back
One fixed price before you commit, payment after the job. Same-day service is available when we have an opening.
What does a Nest job total with Pixl?
These totals add the posted Pixl prices. The Nest itself is bought separately. If you stack jobs on one visit, the posted prices simply add together, as on our installation price list.
| Job | Calculation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| One Nest, wiring ready | $129 | $129 |
| One Nest, adapter needed | $129 + $50 | $179 |
| Two Nests (upstairs and main floor), one adapter | $129 + $129 + $50 | $308 |
| Nest and a battery video doorbell on one visit | $129 + $99 | $228 |
| Nest, battery doorbell and home WiFi setup | $129 + $99 + from $129 | from $357 |
How do you book a Nest installation?
- Text the model and the wires. Message (587) 899-7495 with your Nest model and a clear photo of the wires behind the thermostat. The quote from photos page lists what helps.
- Hear the total first. We reply with one price and tell you if the $50 adapter is part of it.
- Choose a slot. Pick a day that suits you; we work 7 days a week. Same-day service is available when we have an opening.
- Watch it go in. We cut power, photograph and tag the wires, fit the Nest, join your WiFi and walk you through the app, schedule and the Already installed step.
- Pay when it works. Card, e-transfer or cash, after the job.
Keep your WiFi password and Google sign-in handy. Planning a Nest, a doorbell and a lock together? See smart home packages by home type. Moving house or renovating? See installation by project.
You own a Nest or are about to buy one, and you want a firm price, a clean install and the app working before the installer leaves.
Your heat comes from electric baseboards or a millivolt system, or you are still choosing a model. Start with which smart thermostat for your heating system.
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$129 before tax. Add $50 only if the adapter is needed. Pay after the job.
Nest installation: frequently asked questions
How much does Nest thermostat installation cost in Canada?
At Pixl it is $129 before tax for the install, WiFi connection and app setup. Add $50 if your system needs a C-wire power adapter. Running new wire to the thermostat is a free quote. Payment comes after the job.
Do you install the Nest Learning Thermostat and the Nest Thermostat?
Yes. We install Nest thermostats you bought anywhere, at the same posted $129. Text the model and a photo of your wires and we confirm the price before you book.
Do I need a C-wire for a Nest?
Often not. Google says Nest thermostats use little power, so many systems work without a C wire, but some systems need a C wire or the Nest Power Connector. A photo of your wires tells us before you book whether the $50 adapter applies.
Which app sets up my Nest?
Google says the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) and the Nest Thermostat are set up in the Google Home app with a Google Account. The Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd gen or earlier) and the Nest Thermostat E use the Nest app. Have your sign-in ready.
Can I put a Nest on electric baseboard heat?
No. Google says high-voltage systems such as electric baseboard heaters are not compatible with Nest thermostats. Google adds that a professional may be able to add a step-down transformer in some cases, which is an electrician question. See our baseboard thermostat guide.
Should I buy a Nest or an ecobee?
We install both for the same posted $129 before tax, so our price does not decide it. Check your heating system against each maker’s compatibility checker, then compare the models. Our ecobee page lists what comes in each ecobee box.
Can you install a Nest today?
Same-day service is available when we have an opening. Send the Nest model and your wire photo to (587) 899-7495 and we say what is possible today.
How do I pay?
Once the Nest is working: card, e-transfer or cash. The price is fixed before the visit is booked.
Nest in the box, wires on the wall?
Send both to us in a text and we price the visit before you book. Same-day service is available when we have an opening.
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Sources and method. Nest details come from Google’s help pages: Nest thermostat compatibility and set up your thermostat after professional installation, read October 31, 2026. Pixl prices are the posted prices on our smart thermostat and smart home installation pages. Totals are calculated with Python by adding posted prices: 129 + 50 = 179; 129 + 129 + 50 = 308; 129 + 99 = 228; 129 + 99 + 129 = 357. Check your product’s datasheet and Google’s compatibility checker for your system.
About Pixl Canada. Pixl Canada is an installation company based in Edmonton, Alberta, serving cities across Canada with TV mounting, security cameras, appliance installation and smart home setup. Call or text (587) 899-7495. Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm and Sunday 9am to 7pm.