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  • Save energy, brilliantly. Learn the temperatures and choose what you see on the big display, like the time, temp, or weather. Get the right temp in the right spot with the Nest Temperature Sensor. 52°F. Google Home app required.
  • Saves energy while you're away. Adaptive Eco finds an energy-efficient temperature for your home. It sets itself to an Eco temp when you leave, making sure your home is comfortable when you get back. 67°F 60°F. Adaptive Eco requires the Google Home app.
  • The schedule that programs itself. Smart Schedule learns the temps you like. Adjust the schedule from the Google Home app. It suggests small tweaks to help you save. 9:30 AM Schedules Entryway Temperature Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Set Sun Comfort 68 TS 10:10 AM 6:00 AM Eco 56 20 8:30 AM 2 7 5:30 PM Sleep 65 15 10:30 PM + Add event 1 Google Home app required.
  • Looks out for your whole system. System Health Monitor helps catch many issues early. If something needs attention, it can send an alert. Reminds you to change the air filter and more. Google Home 5m Potentially urgent cooling system issue... When the A/C was on between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM on July 16, your home got 3F warmer. 1 Alerts can notify you of a potential issue with an eligible HVAC system. They're meant to provide helpful information, not an endorsement or representation of any kind about the health of your HVAC system. Alerts aren't intended to replace diagnosis by a qualified HVAC professional.
  • The right temperature, right where you want it. The Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) comes in the box. Put it in any room to help manage hot and cold spots.
  • Compatible Systems | System Type | Number | Supported of Wires | Wiring | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Single stage heating and cooling (with C-wire) | Yes | 5 | Y1,G.W1.R.C | | Single stage heating and cooling (without C-wire) | Yes | 4 | Y1,G.W1.R | | Boiler or furnace only (with C-wire) | Yes | 3 | W1R,C | | Boiler or furnace only (without C-wire) | Yes | 2 | W1R | | Cooling only (with C-wire) | Yes | 4 | Y1.G.R.C | | Cooling only (without C-wire) | Yes | 3 | Y1,G.R | | Heat Pump with Aux Heat (with C-wire) | Yes | 5 | Y1, G, OB, R, W1 (or W2/Aux), C | | Heat Pump with Aux Heat (without C-wire) | Yes | 5 | Y1. G, OB, R, W1 (or W2/Aux) | | Heat Pump with Alternate Heat (with C-Wire) | Yes | 6 | Y1, G. OB, R, W1 (or W2), C | | Heat Pump with Multi-stage Alternate Heat (with C-Wire) | Yes | 7 | Y1, Y2, G, W1, W2, C | | Multi-stage Heating and Cooling | Yes | 6 | Y1, Y2, G, W1, W2, C | | Multi-stage Heat pump with alternate heat | Yes | 7 | Y1, Y2, G, OB, R, W1, W2 | | Proprietary Heat and Cool (with adapter from OEM) | Yes | 4 | 1,2,3,4 | | Proprietary | Yes | 4 | 1,2,3,4 |
  • Control it in the Google Home app. Change the temp or Control your Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) and other compatible smart devices. Works with any Matter-enabled smart home app. 68 ... Dogore - - - . 68 - - - .. Requires Google Home app and working internet and Wi-Fi. Check <https://csa-lot.org/members/> for more information on Matter-certified smart home platforms.
  • It's easy to install yourself. Designed to install in around 40 minutes or less. Follow the step-by-step instructions in the Google Home app. No additional wires are required for most homes. The Nest thermostat is designed to work in most homes without a common (C) wire. Check compatibility at g.co/nest/works and share g.co/est/cwire for details.
  • Clean Energy Made Simple. Energy Shift from Nest Renew can automatically shift your energy use to cleaner or cheaper times. 1 WED 8:30 HUM 40% 73 Raising target temp by T until 9:00 PM to help avoid less clean energy. Energy Shift makes small adjustments to your Nest Learning Thermostat set points which can shift electricity usage from your heating and cooling system. Learn more at support.google.com/googlenest/answer/10975756?hl=en. Only available in areas served by major continental US grids (see g.co/nest/repwr). Prioritize less expensive energy only available for customers on certain electric utility time-of-use rates. Check availability at g.co/nest/retou).
  • Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) Design and display: - Stainless steel housing - Recycled plastic housing? - High-res borderless display - Crisp display with Dynamic Farsight' mirrored glass lens - Customizable home screen - Scheduling - Adapts to your preferences - Guided setup Included accessories: - Nest Temperature Sensor Trim Kit - Energy-saving features - Smart Schedule with Quick Schedule - Savings Finder - Eco Adaptive - Eco Savings Finder - Smart ventilation - Natural heating and cooling - Control it from anywhere with the Google Home app Requirements: - Google Home app required. - Plastic mechanical parts are made with 49% post-consumer recycled material. - Requires compatible HVAC ventilation system. - Remote control and mobile notifications require working internet and Wi-Fi.
  • Save in smarter new ways. 70 70 Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd gen) Compatibility Nest's most compatible thermostat yet, it works without a C wire on most systems Doesn't work with ventilation, humidifier, or dehumidifier systems Works with ventilation, humidifier, and dehumidifier systems Remote comfort sensor 1 sensor included in the box Sold separately Keeps you in control With Smart Schedule, choose from automatic adjustments, suggestions, or user adjustments only No option for suggestions with Auto Schedule No hold option Manual hold option Reacts to outdoor environment New intelligence uses outdoor conditions to help optimize comfort and energy savings Doesn't take outdoor conditions into account
  • What's in the box: 1. Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) 2. Trim plate 3. Thermostat base 4. Steel plate 5. Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) 6. Mounting screws and wiring labels (Not shown)
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  • Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) video 1 minutes 57 seconds
  • Employee Pick: Team Up with Mother Nature and the Google Nest Thermostat video 0 minutes 34 seconds
  • Creator Pick: Seamlessly Manage your Home Temperature and Save the Environment video 0 minutes 30 seconds
  • Expert Review by Chikondi Kamvazaana for Google Nest Learning Thermostat video 1 minutes 05 seconds
  • Google Nest Learning Thermostat feature video video 0 minutes 52 seconds
  • Google Nest Install video 9 minutes 00 seconds

Google - Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) with Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) - Polished Gold

Model:
GA05171-US
SKU:
6587627
Highly rated by customers for:
$279.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 489 reviews

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94%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

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.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Great thermostats

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my new nest thermostat it save me a lot of money on my electric bill

    This review is from Google - Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) with Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) - Polished Obsidian

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
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      We'd call that a win, DavidH. Thanks for your kind words! madebygoogle

  • Great once installed; beware with complex systems

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very difficult to get installed. Needed professional electrician and he had to talk with Google a few times. If your system is complicated with multiple zones, beware.

    This review is from Google - Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) with Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) - Polished Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Nest Support
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      Hey there, MVSkipjack. While we’re glad you were able to get the Nest Thermostat Gen 4 set up, we’re sorry to learn it was difficult for you. If any questions come up, we’re here to lend an extra hand: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp? Nest

  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    DO NOT BUY, can't turn Eco mode off

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Do not buy for the looks. Owned multiple Nests over 4 years—this 4th gen is my fifth replacement (warranty + out-of-pocket). Same infuriating issue: Set it to 68°, runs ~15 min, then flips to Eco mode automatically. You can't turn Eco off permanently. The "learning" is useless. I got the $120 ecobee, I can set it and forget it.

    This review is from Google - Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) with Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) - Polished Obsidian

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
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      Hey there, BaileyJ. We're sorry to hear you're having trouble with getting the perfect temperature on the Nest Thermostat Gen 4. Here are some troubleshooting steps to help resolve the issue:

      1. Disable learning for the temperature schedule: When Auto-Schedule or Smart Schedule is turned on, it learns from the adjustments you make to optimize your schedule. You can manually edit the existing schedule, create an entirely new one, or turn off these learning features.

      2. Turn off or adjust Eco Temperature: Your Nest thermostat gives you a temperature range you can select from when you set an Eco Temperature. The Eco Temperature ranges you can choose from are: 40-70°F (4-21°C) for heating mode and 76-90°F (24-32°C) for cooling mode.

      We’re just a click away anytime you need us: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp madebygoogle

  • Savings on energy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent product, stylish and a great price. Would highly recommend .

    This review is from Google - Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) with Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) - Polished Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
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      Thanks for the kind words, mightymarine55! madebygoogle

  • Effeicient

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Comfort control from your phone smart works without c wire

    This review is from Google - Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) with Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) - Polished Obsidian

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
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      Getting the perfect temperature anytime, anywhere, Abiyhailu2000. madebygoogle

  • nest thermostat

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    good product not excellent, should have bought a better one

    This review is from Google - Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) with Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) - Polished Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nicely done!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This heats and cools. I am warm when it’s cold and chilled when it’s warm.

    This review is from Google - Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) with Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) - Polished Obsidian

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
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      You’ve finally entered the comfort zone, Christopher. Here’s to always getting the perfect temperature! madebygoogle

  • A Great Upgrade

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thermostat is great! I had the original Nest thermostat and this is such an improvement. I have also used Ecobee thermostats, but those do not integrate well with the Google Home app if you use the auto mode.

    This review is from Google - Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) with Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) - Polished Obsidian

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Save money and time

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great products. My energy bills went down since I installed these two of thermostats in my house. I can control it anywhere even we were oversea.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Nest Support
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      Happy you found your new co-pilot, Paul. Here’s to the perfect temperature no matter where you are! Nest

  • Nest 4 gen Display

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Better features than the previous Nest. It has a lot more smart and eco modes. As for the display, you cannot pick up the brightness as in the previous model, so the new feature of seeing the weather animation is not that bright on the screen. The brightness and how it pops out more on the wall are my dislikes.

    This review is from Google - Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) with Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) - Polished Silver

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      We wanted to let you know that we’ve started to roll out a software update to optimize how your Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) automatically adjusts screen brightness to deliver improved readability based on your environment, learn more here:  https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/15440543 Nest

  • Google home integration

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The present sensors and self-adjusting feature are very cool.

    This review is from Google - Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) with Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) - Polished Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
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      A thermostat that just gets you, Electronicgeek. Thanks for the five stars! madebygoogle

  • Nice feel and look

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Looks techy. The setup was easy enough. The controls are simple and limited. The remote sensor works well and changes the fan profile.

    This review is from Google - Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) with Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) - Polished Obsidian

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Nest Support
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      Thanks for the two thumbs up, Servin! Nest

  • Excellent thermostat

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Loving this thermostat. Easy to set up with Google Home and nice features for scheduling.

    This review is from Google - Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) with Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) - Polished Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Nest Support
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      Thanks for being part of the Nest family, Sparky! Nest

  • Nest review

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Useful and energy efficient product. Have recommended it to friends.

    This review is from Google - Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) with Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) - Polished Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Nest Support
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      Thanks for your kind words, NinaK! Happy you’re part of the Nest family. Nest

  • Google nest

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Google neat works well privides good date to try to save when out of town

    This review is from Google - Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) with Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) - Polished Obsidian

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
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      Here’s to getting the perfect temperature when you’re back home, Theceo2151. madebygoogle

  • Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have using it for past couple months. So far its amazing and loves the color

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Nest Support
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      Thank you for sharing with us, Jikku. Happy to have you part of the Nest fam! Nest

  • Scammed

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the product. Mad brcause Best Buy knows im a member but reduces the price the next day. Smdh

    This review is from Google - Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) with Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) - Polished Silver

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Nest Support
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      Appreciate you sharing with us, Smallgymhooper! Nest

  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Absolutely Avoid!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We have own nests for a while now. We had it in our previous home (2nd generation) and the home before (1st generation). We just moved into our new home, bought the nest (4th generation), had it installed and noticed that the fan continued to run while not cooling the home down. We had professionals come out to figure out what was wrong. They ended up bypassing the thermostat to see that the ac was running correctly, but issue was the actual thermostat. We have a newer York ac and were told that this nest generation has been having issues since they came out. Please avoid! We eneded up replacing it with the Honeywell smart thermostat.

    This review is from Google - Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) with Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) - Polished Obsidian

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
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      Hi there, BellaG. We’re sorry to hear your experience with the Nest Thermostat Gen 4 wasn’t the best. Even though you changed it out, we’re always here to lend a helping hand and provide any support you may need — don’t hesitate to reach out to us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp? madebygoogle

  • Feature rich but still a little pricey.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgraded from the Gen3 from 2014. This is definitely and improvement on multiple levels. With more flexible sensor scheduling and nicer screen. The only reason for the 4 stars is it's price. This and 3 more sensors was quite a bit.

    This review is from Google - Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) with Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) - Polished Obsidian

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
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      Hi there! It's great to hear that you're enjoying the upgrade to your Nest Thermostat Gen 4. With the enhanced sensor scheduling and screen — we're happy it's an improvement for you!

      We understand the initial investment, but the long-term savings on your energy bill will make it worth it. Plus, the personalized comfort it provides is priceless! madebygoogle

  • Nest saves money through efficiency.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Integrates really well with our Google smart network.

    This review is from Google - Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) with Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) - Polished Obsidian

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Nest Support
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      Your home has officially entered the comfort zone, PritishS. Here's to dialing in the perfect temperature! Nest

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