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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 2276 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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86%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the Nest Smart Programmable Wifi Thermostat is easy to use and performs well overall. Installation is straightforward, and the remote control and scheduling features are appreciated, as is the sleek design. However, some customers have experienced connectivity and compatibility issues.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not as good as other thermostats.

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

    Installation is easy. Configuring in Google Home seems to be easy. However it just disconnected from the app and I had to configure again. It got disconnected again. Also the touch is not so smooth and consistent. Felt difficult to navigate to different menu options.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
      Posted .

      Hi Krishna, thanks for trying out the new Nest Thermostat. Sorry to hear that you’re experiencing connectivity issues and the touch bar experience was difficult.

      If you don't mind, you can try resetting your thermostat's Wi-Fi settings by following the step below:

      Keep in mind, you’ll need to remove your thermostat from your account in the Home app and then set it up again. You’ll be able to skip the installation process and much of the setup steps:

      - In the Home app, tap your thermostat on the home screen.
      - Select Settings > Remove.
      - On your thermostat, go to Settings > Account > Disconnect.
      - In the Home app, tap + at the top left of the home screen.
      - Then select Set up a Nest product.
      - Begin thermostat setup by scanning the QR code on the back of the thermostat display.
      - When you reach the Get started screen, select Already installed.
      - You can then skip most of the usual setup steps until you reach the Wi-Fi setup step. Here you can enter the new password and network name.

      We always appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our products and services. If you have any questions or concerns with your Google Nest products, please feel free to get in touch with us on the Google Nest Help page: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    A step back from previous Nest Thermostats

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

    Does not work with the Nest app (where I have all my other Nest hardware). Only works on Google Home app - returning it to the store. Also, it's not learning, it's a scheduled thermostat which seems dumbed down from previous generations of the Nest Thermostat. Pass.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
      Posted .

      Hi acj1,

      Thanks for sharing your review of Nest Thermostat with us. Sorry to hear Nest Thermostat didn't meet your expectations and you decided to return it.

      The new Nest Thermostat is designed to be set up and used in the Google Home app.
      Depending on the type of system you have, you can do the following in the Home app :

      - Change the target temperature
      - Select a mode
      - Change temperature presets
      - Hold the temperature
      - Turn on your fan
      - Change your temperature schedule
      - View your energy history
      - Change thermostat settings

      If you decide to give the Nest Thermostat another try in the future, and have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    didn't like it

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

    I don't know what's wrong, the product is going offline and says wires are missing, maybe they installed something wrong..

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hey there, BulentA. We’re sorry to hear you came across this issue with the Nest Thermostat. This device uses the voltage from your system’s wires to keep its internal battery charged. If the power from your system is insufficient, the thermostat will run off the batteries for a while before it must turn off completely. But if you repeatedly get low battery messages from your thermostat, or if there’s another power-related message, you may need to check the C wire connection or install a C wire to provide consistent power to your thermostat and prevent the internal batteries from draining.

      We can help you check for other reasons why the thermostat is behaving differently. We welcome you to visit us anytime using this link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp";\ Nest

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    nest tstat

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

    not enough info yet at my T-stat doesn't have the requisite power wire for wifi t-stat

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Returned

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

    Had to return! Kept getting error from app stating nest was offline, even after contacting google for help, it didn’t work. I was able to adjust temp from the nest itself just not from the app, which defeats the purpose of a smart thermostat to me.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi KJacob, thanks for letting us know about the issue. We are sorry to hear about the connectivity issue with Nest Thermostat, and that you had to return it.

      Connectivity issues for Nest Thermostat may be caused by several reasons such as Wi-Fi network congestion, distance of the device from the router, wireless interference with other Wi-Fi hotspots or devices nearby and other Wi-Fi settings. Also, if the system is not giving enough power to thermostat to charge

      If you would like to change your mind and reconsider using Nest Thermostat, we'd be happy to work on providing you with a better experience. We suggest using this link to reach out to our support team: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Confi

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was hard to wire in because i was missing a wire on my furnace.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi Badprint, thanks for posting your review. We're sorry to hear that you're experiencing some difficulties with setting the wiring for your Nest Thermostat. We'd like to take a better look at your furnace's wiring so we can help you with setting up the thermostat properly to avoid any damage to your device and your furnace. Please contact us on our Google Help page and let us assist you. You can reach our help page here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad open box

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

    No batteries, not thing else...boxx is broken, old and bla bla ..

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not This Version

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love most Nest products but this one is just not functional - it's extremely hard to navigate. The original one is the best and I've switched back to that.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
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      Hello there. Thanks for posting feedback. We’re glad that you love the Nest products, but we’re sorry to hear your experience with the Nest Thermostat has not been ideal. We understand you went back to your original thermostat. If ever you come across questions or concerns about any Google Nest devices, please feel free to let us know here and we’ll do our best to help: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp madebygoogle

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    ok

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

    i ended up taking this back and getting the better one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Costly Thermostat, it will ruin your equipment.

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

    Do not buy this thermostat. It will ruin your compressor and it will cost you thousands of dollars to repair it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hello there, Martin. We're sorry to learn that you had a difficult experience with the Nest Thermostat. We suggest that you reach out to our support specialists so we can identify the cause of the issue and help find a better resolution for your device . Please contact us on our Google Help page here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Wrong product

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

    Not working for my house.I Returned already because it was not compatible.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi there Juansreview, thanks for sharing your experience with us. We are sorry to hear that Nest Thermostat isn’t compatible with your system and that you had to return it.

      We value your feedback and we are hoping that you will give our products and services another shot in the future, as we’d love to keep you as a valued customer. If ever you will reconsider, please do not hesitate to contact us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Ms

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

    Batteries need replace every month Auc conditioner comes on when it’s 65 degrees inside and said inside temp is 90 degrees and can’t be fixed without taking it off the wall

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi MichaelaS, thanks for bringing this battery issue to our attention. We're sorry for any inconvenience you may be having with having to replace the batteries for your Nest Thermostat on a monthly basis. If you're willing to try, we'd like to check on the issue and see how we can help you best. Our team of support professionals would be happy to assist you further with your concern by reaching out to us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    high hope, greatly let down

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

    I thought I would love this thing... and when it actually connects to google home it is great, but sadly it only stays connected to the internet for about 20 minutes after restarting it... making the entire thing pointless, because even when your on the same network you cant access it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi there, thanks for taking time to share your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear about the connectivity issues you had with Nest Thermostat.

      Connectivity issues for Nest Thermostat may be caused by several factors, such as Wi-Fi network congestion, distance of the device from the router, wireless interference with other Wi-Fi hotspots or devices nearby, and other Wi-FI settings.

      Dual band connection is compatible with Nest Thermostat. 2.4Ghz is more stable compared to 5Ghz, especially if there are lots of devices connected to the network at the same time.

      We’re always here to help in case you need further assistance. You may contact us through this support link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    NOT USER FRIENDLY

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the cheaper Nest model and it clearly operates that way. I purchased this for a grandparent and it was complicated for me to even set the temperature. I would not recommend this unless you are trying to save money. The more expensive Nest is well worth it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi TechDad, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to learn that you had challenges with the Nest Thermostat. We value your feedback as we’re always working to improve our products and services. If you need help, our support team is always here to assist you. Feel free to reach us out anytime using this link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    nest

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

    did not work. got replacement from google and was a nightmare

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi there mickey, thanks for your time to share your feedback with us. We apologize that this has been a less than ideal experience for you, even after getting a replacement Nest Thermostat.

      We may need to have a closer look at the issue youŕe having and figure out what may be causing it. We request for your patience, and if you´re willing to give it another shot, please feel free to contact our support team once more here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Requires electrician

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

    Good looking device, however requires electrician to install it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    BAD CHOICE

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Q: Can someone walk me through pairing or syncing my Alexa echo dot to my Sony Xb33? Thanks for any help you can give me. By Pont48 1 year ago Answer this question Q: Is the xb33 compatible with a wireless microphone? I'd lik

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good middle ground

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

    Not as many features as tbe other Nest Thermostats

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi Avm25, thanks for sharing a review with us about the Nest Thermostat, and we’re sorry that it didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your input as it helps us better understand our customers’ preferences and needs. We’re taking your feedback and we’ll pass it along to the right team to work on improving our products and services.

      Meanwhile, if there’s anything you’d like us to address with, please let us know anytime here and we’ll definitely do our best to help you: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    screw up

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

    this item would not work with my boiler it would have Been nice to know when i bought the item and try to get a appoiment with best buy for instatlation .good to know if it was explained to me when i went to the stor to buy the item

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Nest Support
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      Hi vito, thanks for sharing your experience with us. It's unfortunate to hear that you encountered this issue and we're sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

      Nest Thermostat works with most 24 Volt heating and cooling systems including boilers. However, to verify compatibility of your boiler system, you may want to try out the Compatibility Checker tool on our support page here: https://store.google.com/us/widget/compatibility/thermostat

      We'd be happy to provide further guidance and help with your concern. Please feel free to contact our support team whenever you visit the Google Nest help page using this link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp Nest

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    User friendly

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

    This thermostat was super easy to set up. Ive only had it for about 2 months but its been great. It has helpful to have scheduls set up for the day as well as recommended temperature to save money.

    I would recommend this to a friend