Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen, 2024) with Nest Temperature Sensor - Energy Saving Smart Thermostat - Compatible with Alexa, Apple HomeKit and Google Home App - Polished Gold

I was trying to determine if I was having an issue with my thermostat, my furnace.. or both (yikes). I had an Ecobee, which had been installed for roughly 10 years. Worked great, then I started having issues with getting heat to turn on in my house as it should. Process of elimination, I opted to try Google Nest. I LOVE this. Massive upgrade to what I had, easy to install, and the issue I was having became clear to be the thermostat and not my furnace. In fairness, it likely just needed to be upgraded, but I have other Google Home items and have heard good things about Nest. I have been very happy with it already. And unlike the Ecobee where I need to set schedules for 'home' vs 'away', etc.. this is a learning thermostat, so it naturally learns when you aren't home and just turns the heat off (within reason - I haven't woken up to my house being below 50 degrees or anything). If I am gone all day, the moment I walk in the door and the Nest "sees" me.. it kicks on to heat. It's also very sleek looking, but super easy to use so it doesn't come off super techy or anything. Highly recommend!

This thermostat is great. It was easy to install, walked through wiring, and has been worked wonders on my power usage while keeping my temps comfortable. This has always been a struggle because the back of my house is NW facing and almost all windows. In the South. My primary is farthest away from the HVAC, so the sensor helps the system find a balanced temp. My bedroom is usually 8-10° cooler (lots of windows and an exterior door). But I can also deselect the bedroom sensor if it’s not a concern at the time. I loved it enough to buy a second and I can’t wait to compare my 12month usage before and after.

I purchased a 2nd generation Nest a couple years back and decided to upgrade with this one as I loved the color. First, the appearance is gorgeous with its mirror-like face. Second, the "learning" capabilities are AMAZING! This feature allows it to do exactly as it states; It learns your habits and even works with your electric company to bring the utmost savings to you! We have Alexas integrated throughout our entire home so this works and pairs GREAT with them. Accuracy is always very sharp and carried out effectively as programmed. Energy saving is huge and this helps you do that with no effort at all, it does it for you! If I could change one thing, it would be the app. I really like the interface of the nest app much better and I am not really a Google device person so it's a thorn in my side to have to download apps I don't use for multiple things. Installation is a little tricky but my boyfriend has become a pro at it with all the different houses we have rented and re-installed them into so it can be done!

When one of our 3rd Gen Nest Thermostats stopped working, I decided to replace it with a 4th Generation Nest unit. Oddly, the mounting hardware for the 4th Generation is completely different from the 3rd Generation, which is annoying. The wiring backplate is incompatible, as the 4th Generation has a different electrical connector to the thermostat. One nice thing about the new backplate is that there is a light built into the bubble level which signals voltage on the Rh or Rc wires from the HVAC unit, implying you won't need a dedicated C wire for power. Unfortunately, this is many times not the case for the 4th Generation, lit bubble level or not. When I properly mounted and connected the 4th Generation thermostat, the setup app on my phone reported that there was "no power" on the R wire, even though the bubble level was lit, and I could measure the voltage on a multimeter. There was no way to get around the error message in the app. A call to Google support was completely useless. The support person clearly didn't know why the setup app falsely reported "no power", or whether or not the 4th Generation thermostat required higher voltage on the R wires than the 3rd Generation thermostat for operation without a C wire. An internet search revealed numerous people posting on Reddit and other web sites of the same issue I was having. How could Google support not be aware of this? Depending on your view, the difference between the R wire voltage requirements for the 4th Generation from the 3rd Generation thermostats is either an undocumented design change, or a design flaw. Personally, I consider it a significant design flaw, especially that it is not documented in the setup instructions, and there is no warning of this anywhere in Google's documentation. After spending about two hours removing the 3rd Generation mount, installing the 4th Generation mount, waiting for the callback from Google, and figuring out the root cause myself, I unmounted the 4th Generation Nest, packaged it back up, and returned it. I ordered a new 3rd Generation Nest from Amazon, and it works flawlessly with the HVAC unit. One attraction of the 4th Generation Nest is that the "maintenance band", the temperature variance range at which the AC compressor cycles on and off, is manually programmable, while on the 3rd Generation Nest it is not. There have been complaints that the 3rd Generation Nest's maintenance band is only two degrees F wide, which in some climates and homes cycles the compressor too often, and is blamed for excess wear and premature failure on the compressor. (AC units and heat pumps both use compressors.) So if you have a C wire in your compressor-based system, I recommend trying to use a 4th Generation Nest. Another trick which works with both generations is to use a remote sensor in a different part of the room or another room where the ambient temperature doesn't vary as quickly, to reduce compressor cycling. I use this trick for our 3rd Generation Units, and it also works for 4th Generation thermostats. Note that using a remote sensor this way may require some experimentation to get the desired result, while the feature to manually adjust the maintenance band makes it quicker and simpler. I really like the Google Nest thermostats when they're working the way they're supposed to, but the lack of backward functional capability from the 3rd Generation model to 4th Generation model is inexcusable, since there's no warning about it. And Google support is ineffective in helping less technical buyers. The least Google could do is document the issue properly on their web site.

4 starts only because not compatible with uk 🇬🇧

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The Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) paired with the Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd Gen) has been an excellent upgrade for our home. Installation was straightforward, and the setup through the Google Home app was smooth and intuitive. The thermostat looks sleek and modern, and the display is clear and easy to read. The learning feature works well—after a short adjustment period, it began automatically optimizing our heating and cooling schedule without constant manual input. The temperature sensor is a great addition. It allows us to prioritize comfort in the rooms we actually use, rather than relying solely on the thermostat’s location. This has made a noticeable difference in maintaining consistent temperatures, especially during the night. Energy efficiency is another strong point. We’ve already seen more balanced heating cycles and less unnecessary runtime, which should translate into savings over time. Overall, this is a smart, well-designed product that delivers on both comfort and convenience. Highly recommended for anyone looking to modernize their home climate control system.

Don’t buy if you live in the UK they work, only designed for the USA market. My installer said they don’t work in the UK

I bought a Google Nest Thermostat from Amazon, and initially, I wasn’t sure how to install it. I contacted the supplier, Mr. Mumtaz, who was incredibly helpful. He came over and installed it for me and did such a great job that I ended up getting one more thermostat, which he also installed. The devices are now working perfectly, and I’m very satisfied with the performance. Highly recommend both the product and the excellent service!