Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- GA02082-US
- SKU:
- 12201995
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Works until warranty is done
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Before purchasing a Nest Thermostat, be aware you very well may have to purchase one again once the year warranty runs out. These thermostats are having serious issues with not being able to find or connect to any networks. But, as the Google Nest customer support told me "that's ok! You can still use it as a non-connected (dumb) thermostat!" So, $250 for a $30 thermostat. What a deal! You can read about MANY other owners similar woes on Google Nest Community forums (I'm not allowed to post a link, so search for: "Nest-Thermostat-Suddenly-can-t-find-ANY-wifi-network-Are")
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi there MikeKC, thanks for sharing this issue with our support team. We're sorry to hear about the poor experience you're having with your Nest Thermostat, and for falling short of providing your support needs.
Nest Thermostats get power from your system’s heating and cooling wires. But in a small number of situations, your system may not be able to deliver enough power causing the Wi-Fi chip to fail connection with your network. IN these cases, you may need to connect a common or C wire to deliver enough consistent power to your thermostat.
A common wire is simply a wire that's dedicated to delivering constant power to your thermostat. Unlike the other wires connected to your thermostat it doesn't control heating or cooling functions.
We'd like to take another shot at improving your experience with Nest Thermostat. Please consider contacting our support team here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Google Dosent Care
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Everyday I regret not Going With Amazon Alexa when i use my google home devices i spent thousands of dollars on google home speakers thermostats chromecasts and i regret everysingle one of it it is super disapointing that the app layout is just the same old boring thing when they first released google home smart speakers it is not user friendly at all it is all glitchy it is a nightmare if somehow you are reading this before buying google home products dont go with amazon alexa you will thank me in the future
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi JohnA, we appreciate you for sharing your feedback and we're sorry to hear that your overall experience with the performance of your Nest Thermostat and the Home app has been disappointing. As mentioned in your previous post about the Nest Mini, If you still want to give us another chance in improving your overall experience, we'd like to help check the issues you're encountering and have our support specialists find a better resolution for you. Please contact us on our Google Help page here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
thermostat
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like it. I can program it for any temperatures and for any times
I would recommend this to a friendNot Delivered
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It still has not delivered. When can I get the package?
No, I would not recommend this to a friendGoogle Nest Review
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I cannot give a review, I have not installed the thermostat yet! When I do install, I'll let you know.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi there, CarlaG. Thanks for choosing the Nest Thermostat. We appreciate your excitement to try its rich features. If you need guidance with the setup or installation, the Home app will help you select the right options for you. Visit this link for more details: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/10125150
For inquiries or support concerns, you’re always welcome to contact us here: ttps://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
It's OK. Not what I was expecting.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.There's no sensor's that we can associate with this thermostat?!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hello there, Shawn. Thanks for sharing your feedback about the Nest Thermostat. We're sorry to hear that your experience with the device didn't meet your expectations. The Nest Temperature Sensor can only work when paired with the Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen) or Nest Thermostat E using the Nest app. If you have more questions and concerns, we recommend reaching out to our dedicated team of specialists on our Google Nest Help page here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
Unreliable
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This possibly is the worst product on the market. When it works its great. Problem is that it goes offline every other day making it a dumb thermostat. You need it connected to the web to make it useful. Its so unreliable that I can’t recommend it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi there, Fred. Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that your Nest Thermostat goes offline.
We suggest trying out some troubleshooting steps below that may be helpful with the connectivity issue:
- Ensure that your mobile phone, where the Home app is installed, is either connected to your Wi-Fi network, or that the mobile data is enabled.
- Try installing the Nest/Home app on another mobile phone or tablet device and login using the same Google account as your Nest Thermostat.
- Check for possible congestion in your Wi-Fi network. Removing some of your connected devices can help free up some bandwidth space. You may then check to see if you will still experience the same connectivity issue.
- You may also check for possible sources of interference such as the thick walls and appliances in your home.
If none of the steps we provided prove to be helpful, we recommend contacting our support team for further troubleshooting and isolation via this help page: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
Worst thermostat ever used
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is the worst thermostat I’ve ever had. It lacks 99.9% of desired capabilities including edits to eco mode. This thermostat was only used because it was free with solar setup and my old best learning thermostat had fried. I only used this as an absolute last resort. I will NEVER use this again my life and is being taken to the barn to be smashed with hammer. This is an absolute worthless device and none should ever pay money for this crappy product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hey there. Thanks for sharing your experience with your Nest Thermostat. We want to help you to troubleshoot your device and get the things running smoothly. Feel free to contact us at your best time: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp?sjid=6823863584220686885-NA
- Cons mentioned:Compatibility
NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE NEST TEMPERATURE SENSORS
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great looking thermostat and does what it says. Beware though of the generic branding as this is NOT compatible with the Nest Temperature Sensors as it will not connect with the Nest app which I think is super misleading. It only is set up with the Google Home app.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi Dakota1845, thanks for posting your feedback. We apologize if you’re unable to add your Nest Thermostat on Nest app, and connect with Nest Temperature Sensor.
The new Nest Thermostat is exclusive to the Home app because we wanted to create an integrated experience. Our long term plan is to use the Google Home app as the one place you can control all of your favorite Nest and other smart home devices, as well as Google Assistant. In the near future, we’ll allow users to set up previous Nest devices and have full control in the Home app. Our team is working on bringing full functionality to the Google Home app so all of your Nest devices can be set up and controlled in one place.
We value your feedback as we are always working to improve our products and services. If you need assistance, feel free to contact our support team. We’d be more than happy to help here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Doesn’t connect to internet!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Won’t stay connected to the internet! Disappointed!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi jerabow, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We regret to hear that you’re having connectivity issues with your Nest Thermostat.
Connectivity issues can be caused by different factors like location and distance of Nest Mini, Wi-Fi router, outdated phone and Google Home app. This may also be caused by Wi-Fi network congestion and Wi-Fi interference with other devices and/or networks. Removing other devices from your Wi-Fi might help. You can also try setting up your Nest Mini on either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz bands and see which band is more reliable.
If the issue still persists, we may need to take a closer look in order for us to understand this issue. You can always reach out to our support team here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Poor Internet Stability
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wanted to like this thermostat, but after much communications with Nest and even getting a replacement, the device will not stay connected to the internet. It loses connection after hours and will not return until you reset it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi Miguelw, thanks for sharing your feedback on Nest Thermostat, and we’re sorry to hear of your poor experience with its connectivity. Having to reset your thermostat every time it loses connection is not the kind of experience we want you to have. Since the issue still persists even with the replacement unit, we’d like to have a closer look into this and learn how we can help improve your experience. Please share with us your recent case number so we can continue our investigation, here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
Do Not Buy
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought two of these to replace both thermostats in my house. Both thermostats started to overheat and read the room temperature above 90 degrees. Not only does this cause the heat not to work but there is a risk of fire hazard. I spent over an hour with Google nest support doing multiple troubleshooting options that didn’t work, only to find out that the warranty recently expired as well and they would not further assist or replace. Expect to buy another thermostat as soon as this warranty expires.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi there, 123customer. Thanks for sharing your feedback about your Nest Thermostat. We're sorry to hear that your experience with the device didn't meet your expectations. We hear your concerns, and have taken note of it. If you need any help in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us on our Google Nest Help page here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
Difficult To Shut-down
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Tried shutting off auto-schedule and all other automated settings. Still found thermostat was over-riding my manual setting.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hello there, BruceW. We appreciate your feedback, and it’s unfortunate to hear about your experience with using the Nest Thermostat. We can imagine how hard you tried, and we’re sorry for the inconvenience this issue may have caused you. We'd be happy to help further and we welcome you to contact us through our support page here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
- Cons mentioned:Battery life
garbage would be a generous word for this therm
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Battery lasted three months then it became a fun paperweight. Actually I threw it out. Avoid at all costs save your hard earned money.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Cheap thing never worked
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This thermostat sucks. For one, it doesn't turn, it instead has a "touch bar." You are supposed to know to touch the side of it to interact with it. The screen is not a touch screen. That's fine, but none of my guests are ever going to be able figure out how to use it. You can see the square lcd panel behind the round mirror finish front. It looks cheap. When I was trying to set it up, I got an error, "Sorry, G Suite accounts can't be used for migration." None of the support people could help.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendPoorly designed app.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Poorly designed app used to control it with your phone. Read the reviews for the app.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hey there, JefferyR. Thanks for sharing your feedback on Nest Thermostat. We're sorry to hear that the Google Home app fell short of meeting your expectations. We understand that long time Nest users, like you, have enjoyed using the Nest app. However, we wanted to make the Google Home app as the one place you can control all your favorite Google Nest and other smart home devices with the Google Assistant.
We'd like to hear more about your experience with the Google Home app. Sharing the details of your feedback will certainly help us further improve our products and the features we offer. You may contact our support team via the Google Nest Help center using this link: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
Hope you don't like to choose your own temp!!!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.HATE IT!!!! It automatically changes the temperature to whatever the heck it wants whenever it wants and you don't know until you are uncomfortable. I have set a schedule for the temp for every single day of the week, turned off presence detection and everything but still it changes randomly. This is the worst smart thermostat I've ever owned.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi there, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are sorry that your Nest Thermostat caused you some inconvenience.
We'd love to help you out with the issue on your Nest Thermostat. The unexpected temperature changes may have happened due to the existing schedules. You can follow the steps in the following article to change and set your temperature presets.
To view, edit, or create temperature presets for your thermostat:
- Open the Home app.
- Select your thermostat on the home screen.
- Tap Settings.
- Select Temperature preferences.
- Choose Temperature presets.
- Select an existing preset to change or delete it, or tap Add to create a custom preset.
You may visit this page for more information: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/10185085
If issue still persists, please reach out to our support team here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
Defective - customer service refused refund
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Unit was defective. Terrible customer service. They refused the refund only giving me gift card for 60% of the price. Never dealing with Best Buy again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendIssues and poor google support service
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I started having issues with it a few months after i bought it. I called google support and they make you jump through too many hoops yo get a replacement and they wont even replace the whole thing. I have to go a month without heat due to their poor services. Dont waste your time on this product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi Ag1011, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with Nest Thermostat was less than ideal. This is definitely not the kind of experience we want our customers to have.
Your feedback is important to us as it will greatly help us in improving our products and services. Were hoping that you’ll continue using your Nest Thermostat, and if you need assistance, our support team is always here to help. Feel free to contact us here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp
It will break and cause a hassle for you.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It tries to do fancy things, but it is made of cheap components that break and make it bad at being either a smart or dumb thermostat.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Nest Support
Posted .Hi there, MalcolmW. We're sorry to hear that your experience with Nest Thermostat didn't meet your expectations. We'd like to understand more about your concerns about the device and help find ways we can improve on your overall experience. If you like to give it another go, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team by visiting our Google Help page here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp