Nest Learning Thermostat 3rd Gen
Smart Thermostats

Learning Thermostat 3rd Gen

Nest

Released Aug 1, 2016 · Analysis updated Mar 3, 2026

The Nest Learning Thermostat 3rd Gen scores 82/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the smart thermostats category. Coverage includes reviews from Consumerreports, Reviewed, Cnet, and Smartthermostatguide.

Critic Score

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82

based on 5 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 5 reviews

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amazon$239.95

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Pros

  • Intuitive(4)
  • Beautiful design(2)
  • Energy-saving features(2)
  • Works with alexa and google assistant(2)
  • Supports temperature sensors(2)

Cons

  • No apple homekit integration(3)

5 Expert Reviews

85
Sep 19, 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.

85
Sep 4, 2020

The third-generation Nest Learning Thermostat is beautiful, intuitive, and compatible with both Alexa and Google Assistant.

85
May 11, 2018

The $249 Nest Learning Thermostat has a larger display, a better resolution and a far-field sensor for viewing time and temperature information from a distance.

80
Jan 26, 2021

The Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd gen.) keeps pace with the competition.

73
Aug 15, 2016

The Nest Learning Thermostat 3rd Gen is a beautifully designed smart thermostat that can save money but may frustrate users with its overly automated temperature control.