The Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) is Google’s smartest, most advanced thermostat yet. It’s a brilliant way to save energy and keep your home comfortable. It learns the temperatures you like, when you like them, even as your routine changes.¹ It gets to know how outdoor temps naturally heat and cool your home to save energy.¹ And it helps make sure your heating and cooling systems run smoothly.²
Q: Does this thermostat have a feature to display the date?
A: Yes, this thermostat has a date and time display.
Q: Does this thermostat have auto-away mode?
A: Yes, this thermostat has auto-away mode.
Q: Is this thermostat compatible with heat pumps?
A: Yes, this thermostat is compatible with heat pumps.
Q: Does this thermostat require a C-wire for installation?
A: No, a C-wire is not required for installation in most homes.
Q: Does the thermostat have a filter change indicator?
A: No, the thermostat does not have a furnace filter change indicator.
Q: Does this thermostat have a motion sensing capability?
A: Yes, this thermostat has motion sensing.
Q: Does this thermostat have an auto-away mode?
A: Yes, this thermostat has an auto-away mode feature.
Q: Can this thermostat be programmed?
A: Yes, this thermostat is programmable.

The Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) is Google’s smartest, most advanced thermostat yet. It’s a brilliant way to save energy and keep your home comfortable. It learns the temperatures you like, when you like them, even as your routine changes.¹ It gets to know how outdoor temps naturally heat and cool your home to save energy.¹ And it helps make sure your heating and cooling systems run smoothly.²

Nest 3rd Generation Smart Learning Thermostat: Take control of your home's heating and cooling without lifting a finger with this thermostat, which learns your habits and adjusts to automatically regulate your home's temperature based on your schedule. The Nest Leaf feature alerts you when you choose a temperature that's energy efficient.

Meet the Nest Thermostat, the smart thermostat with a cozy price. It can turn itself down to save energy when you leave the house. You can control it from anywhere with the Google Home app. It looks after your heating and cooling system. And it’s easy to install yourself, usually in 30 minutes or less.

ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium optimizes comfort while saving energy through superior intelligence and technology. It has a built-in air quality monitor, doorbell Live View, smoke alarm detection, and geofencing technology to understand occupancy. Included SmartSensor eliminates hot and cold spots and adjusts the temperature in the rooms that matter most. Works with Siri*, Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeKit, and SmartThings. *Apple home hub required to enable Siri.
| Pros for Google - Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) with Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) - Polished Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Performance, Ease of Use, Design, Installation, Temperature Control | Ease of Use, Overall Performance, Remote Control, Installation, Design | Ease of Use, Overall Performance, Installation, Remote Control, Design | Overall Performance, Ease of Use, Installation, Design, Air Quality Monitoring |
| Cons for Google - Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) with Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) - Polished Silver | |||
| Connectivity, Compatibility, App Compatibility | Compatibility, Battery Life | Connectivity, Compatibility, Battery Life, User Interface | Compatibility, Accuracy |
Customers often highlight the Nest Learning Thermostat's overall performance and ease of use as significant advantages. The design and temperature sensor are also well-received, with users appreciating their modern aesthetic and functionality. Installation is generally considered straightforward. However, some users have reported connectivity issues and uncertainty regarding compatibility with other Nest products.
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I’ve owned every Nest thermostat since the first generation, and this is by far the biggest improvement yet. The bright display is highly customizable and keeps all the familiar Nest features, but in a sleeker, more modern design. Setup and control now run through the Google Home app rather than the legacy Nest app, so that is important to know before you upgrade. Google is phasing out older Nest models, and this unit is an excellent replacement if you are still using one of those. The included remote sensor is especially helpful in multi-level homes, allowing the system to detect cooler areas, such as a basement, and adjust heating to keep the whole house more comfortable.
Nicodemus Posted
This is an easy to install and easy to use thermostat. It is actually smart and adjusts to your needs. While you need Google Home to set it up and dive deep into some features it also works with Apple Home. You can have Siri adjust the temperature just by asking. Also the look is amazing
Djkfisher Posted
Being a non-handy new home-owner I had it in my head that replacing my legacy smart thermostats - which I could never get to work properly - would require the help of a professional so I just kept putting it off and suffering the cost and comfort consequences. Finally, seeing the headlines about the 4th gen Nest got me to do a quick google and sure enough it seemed my wiring would be compatible AND that I could even do it myself. So I bought one Nest, followed the instructions and within maybe 35 minutes had it up and running. It was so easy to install, and also to program! The very next day I bought my second one (which I was able to install in at most 15 minutes). Plus two sensors. Two weeks in, everything is working exactly as it should. And they look beautiful and the weather forecast display is genuinely useful. Tremendous!
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SANYC Posted