Google Nest Learning Thermostat
Smart Thermostats

Nest Learning Thermostat

Google

Released Aug 1, 2016 · Analysis updated Mar 24, 2026

Nest Learning Thermostat with included room sensor features easy setup, beautiful industrial design, dynamic farsight display, and smart scheduling. The Google Nest Learning Thermostat scores 83/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the smart thermostats category. Coverage includes reviews from Wired, Droid-life, Consumerreports, and Cnet.

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83

based on 6 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Room sensor included(3)
  • Easy setup and installation(2)
  • Beautiful industrial design(2)

Cons

  • Expensive at $280(3)

6 Expert Reviews

90
Major publication09/2024

The fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat blends beauty with smarts, offering a gorgeous design and helpful AI features.

85
Independent publication10/2024

The new Nest Thermostat (4th Gen) is a stunning smart home device with an incredible design, smart features, and included temperature sensor that justifies its premium price.

85
Major publication09/2025

Nest's two smart thermostats look similar, but they're very different under the hood—and only one of them is a 'learning' thermostat.

83
Major publication09/2024

The latest Nest Learning Thermostat doesn't need a C-wire, it's incredibly pretty and it comes with a room sensor.

83
Established publication08/2024

There’s a lot to like about the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen). It’s as easy to use as it’s beautiful to look at, and it’s bursting with features that can help reduce your electric bills and shrin...

72
Independent publication08/2016

The Nest Learning Thermostat is a beautiful, well-designed product that can save money and discover HVAC problems, but its overly automated features and inability to maintain constant comfort temperat...