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.

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.

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.

Very easy to install, READ THE DIRECTIONS!! It is very easy to install and use the Nest Thermostat with the app. I actually thought I didn’t want one that much but my techy son got one and he went on and on about it blah blah. HE WAS RIGHT ( as usual ) don’t tell him please. This Nest is awesome. We love it, my wife and I. She used to get her phone light to see what the old thermostat read lol. Now just walk within a few feet and it glows softly the room temp. I love the energy reports on my phone. I also got an instant $100 rebate from our electric utility company. I would give 10 stars if I could.

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.

Have a second home that we set the Nest thermostat higher (Eco) during the week. As we drive to second home, we turn AC to cool home that is perfect when we arrive. We we leave our main home, we have a Nest thermostat at that home as well, adjusting to “Away” and back when returning home. Love that it lights up when you pass (and can be turned off). Too hot or cold during the night? Just reach over and adjust temperature. Love this Nest thermostat!