Google - Nest Smart Thermostat E - White

If you're debating on whether to get this model Nest or the one with stainless steel, the only difference is color/material (plastic). That's it. Save yourself almost $100 and get this one. It still lets you control your temp from your phone, create schedules, connects to separate temperature sensors– everything you're wanting to accomplish by having a smart thermostat. I actually prefer this color because it blends in with the wall more. Set up is a breeze and works great.

This is a very nice product & does work well. Looks very sleek & it was simple to install. So why not 5 stars? While this thermostat is loaded with many great features. It is missing some very basic ones. Like a permanent hold (or vacation hold) mode. And a temporary hold that you can set the duration for (like if you just want it for the next 30 minutes). It simply amazed me to learn that these very basic functions are missing. It can do so many things & seems like this would be simple to add into the programming. But apparently Nest just refuses to do this. Despite all the pros (and there are many) of this thermostat. I have decided to go back to my old Honeywell WiFi thermostat that has these basic features.

I think the iterations of the original Nest thermostat say "LOOK AT ME!, I'm cool" (and it is) It has a very distinctive look. I'm more of a minimalist person and like things that don't draw a lot of attention to themselves. The frosted bezel lens, ring and face plate work perfectly for me. I don't feel the plastic ring does look cheap. It looks subtle. I would have liked to have done away with the mounting plate, however to due to the way the previous thermostat was mounted and the control wires were run through the wall, it was a necessity. It also reduces smudges on the wall from adjusting things at the thermostat, if not using the app. Check to make sure the E provides the connectivity and functions you need. Connectivity was not an issue for our system and the fact it didn't show the outside weather was not a deterrent in our case. (Outside temp IS shown on the app.) I like the frosted face that becomes active when you approach the thermostat. It automatically adjusts its brightness depending on the amount of ambient light. The one glitch we experienced was I couldn't figure out why the thermostat wasn't adjusting the temps per the schedule set up. My location was inputed properly. I chatted with the amazing folks at Nest and the next morning the times were right. I believe the issue was their data base had us in Central time (which we are about a 10 minute drive from) and Eastern. Now everything works like a charm. The old thermostat had contacts that clicked every time it started the system, the Nest E is completely silent. May not seem like a big point, but for a very light sleeper, it makes a difference. It linked up nicely with our other Nest products (Nest Protect) and I like the fact that should smoke or carbon monoxide be detected, the E will proactively control the HVAC system so the situation is not exacerbated. Smart. Couldn't be more pleased with the Nest E. The app is intuitive and easy to set up schedules, or let it figure out the optimum schedule for you.

Extremely easy to install and use. If you have trouble with install, customer service can walk you thru step by step. Can use app on phone to control from anywhere you are. Pre programmed for energy efficiency. Depending on where you live, the electric company will send you a discount coupon when you buy one.

Looks great on the wall. Glad they came out with this concept as the original one was just too noticeable. One big selling point is you don’t need a 5th wire to supply power as it has a battery in it. Yes in know the naysayers will say you need to replace it. But it’s much cheaper that hiring someone to install the power. There is a bit of a learning curve but that also depends on the person. Has all the smart features you need to get up and running.

Yep these are plastic but look so great, a nice little modern touch in the beach condo!! The old thermostat was from the 70s, dirty and horrible looking, installation was a breeze. I can keep an eye on the crazy HVAC habits of my weekly renters lol, I can lock it to a range so they can’t turn it below 68 and raise my bills, and this certainly beats driving 200 miles just to turn it off.

Overall great. I use it with my Google Home, so I pretty much just yell across the room and it works. The learning aspect is a little goofy but I assume there’s a little bit of a learning curve.

Easly installed in less than 15minutes. Connected right up with Google mini. Took till next day to connect to Alexa, but finally it did. Does exactly what I wanted it to do. I’m extremely pleased with this Nest Thermostat.