Thermostat
Google NestReleased Feb 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Sep 10, 2026
This smart thermostat offers energy savings and broad compatibility with a premium, user-friendly design. The Google Nest Thermostat scores 77/100 based on 7 expert reviews in the smart thermostats category. Coverage includes reviews from TechGearLab, Droid-life, Digital Trends, and Consumer Reports.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 7 expert reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 48 (Hagensieker) to 91 (TechGearLab) — a 43-point spread. TechGearLab tends to score critically across our dataset.
Average of 7 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Easy to use(9)
- Premium build quality(6)
- Broad compatibility(6)
- Energy saving features(3)
Cons
- Limited features(9)
- High price(3)
- Connection issues(2)
7 Publication Reviews
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A sleek and feature-dense thermostat that gives premium units a run for their money.
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The 4th Gen Nest Learning Thermostat is a premium, beautifully designed smart device that justifies its high cost with advanced features and an included temperature sensor.
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The fourth-generation Nest Thermostat is a visually stunning and highly compatible smart home upgrade that offers great functionality, though it comes with a premium price tag.
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But if you look at it purely as a WiFi-enabled programmable thermostat, it’s a very solid product.
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This is one of the best smart thermostats on the market—and it earns TechHive’s Editors’ Choice award—but Google needed to deliver even more to displace the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium.
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The Google Nest Thermostat is a budget-friendly, attractive smart thermostat that delivers essential functionality and ease of use, though it lacks the advanced learning features of its more expensive...
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