Nest Thermostat
NestReleased Nov 1, 2012 · Analysis updated Sep 1, 2026
This smart thermostat offers intuitive control, premium design, and broad compatibility for effortless home climate management. The Nest Nest Thermostat scores 82/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the smart thermostats category. Coverage includes reviews from Droid-life, Hanselman, Techgearlab, and Smartthermostatguide.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 6 expert reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 72 (Consumerreports) to 92 (Droid-life) — a 20-point spread. Consumerreports tends to score critically across our dataset.
Average of 6 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Easy to use(8)
- Premium build quality(3)
- Broad compatibility(2)
- Premium design(2)
Cons
- Limited features(7)
- High price(2)
- Difficult setup(2)
- Limited accessory support(2)
6 Publication Reviews
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The Nest Thermostat (4th Gen) is a premium, visually stunning smart device that combines elegant hardware with improved app integration and useful included sensors.
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The reviewer highly praises the Nest Thermostat for its polished design, ease of installation, and smart automation features, describing it as a joy to use despite its luxury price tag.
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The Google Nest Thermostat is a highly recommended, budget-friendly smart thermostat that offers premium features and exceptional ease of installation without the high cost of top-tier models.
Publisher score: 91
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The Nest Thermostat is a budget-friendly, attractive option that provides essential smart features and ease of use, though it sacrifices advanced learning capabilities and sensor support found in pric...
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The Google Nest Thermostat is a reliable and aesthetically pleasing WiFi-enabled programmable thermostat, though it lacks the sophisticated automation found in its more expensive learning counterpart.
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