Google Nest Thermostat (Open Box)

Easy to install and set up via the app. I love that I am able to control the thermostat and set programming based on our lifestyle and preferences. Love the small size and the easy to use touch screen functions.

We love this new thermostat. Took a bit to set up...ended up with a freezing cold house the 1st morning because it wasn't hooked up right. The AC was blowing instead of the heat! It was awful. Even the animals were crowding for warmth!

I recently upgraded my home to a whole new level of comfort and efficiency with the Google Nest Thermostat, and I must say, it has been an absolute game-changer. This smart thermostat offers a seamless installation process, unparalleled convenience with smartphone control, and impressive energy-saving capabilities. Let's start with the installation. Setting up the Google Nest Thermostat was a breeze! Even for someone like me who isn't particularly tech-savvy, the process was straightforward and hassle-free. The provided instructions were clear and easy to follow, and within no time, I had the thermostat up and running. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or a novice, you'll appreciate the simplicity of the installation process. Once installed, the convenience of controlling my home's temperature right from my smartphone became a delightful reality. The Nest app offers a user-friendly interface, allowing me to effortlessly adjust the temperature, create schedules, and even monitor energy usage—all from the palm of my hand. The ability to control the thermostat remotely adds an extra layer of convenience, allowing me to make temperature adjustments even when I'm away from home. It's like having complete control over my home's comfort at my fingertips. But what truly sets the Google Nest Thermostat apart is its remarkable energy-saving features. The thermostat learns your schedule and preferences over time, intelligently adjusting the temperature to optimize energy efficiency. By leveraging advanced algorithms and sensors, it ensures that your home is always comfortable while minimizing unnecessary energy consumption. The result? Substantial energy savings that translate into lower electricity bills and a greener footprint. It's a win-win situation for both your wallet and the environment. Another notable feature is the Nest Thermostat's compatibility with voice assistants such as Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. By simply using voice commands, I can effortlessly adjust the temperature, set specific modes, or check the status of my thermostat. This hands-free convenience adds an extra level of flexibility and control to my smart home ecosystem. In conclusion, the Google Nest Thermostat has revolutionized the way I control and manage my home's temperature. Its effortless installation process, convenient smartphone control, and impressive energy-saving capabilities make it a standout choice. The ability to monitor and adjust my home's comfort from anywhere in the world is truly empowering. And let's not forget the substantial electricity savings it brings. If you're looking for a smart thermostat that combines ease of use, convenience, and energy efficiency, the Google Nest Thermostat is an absolute must-have. Say goodbye to outdated thermostats and embrace the future of home comfort with the Google Nest Thermostat. Your home and your wallet will thank you!

If you’re thinking in buying Nest Gen 1 thermostat, do your homework. Read all the frustrations. This thermostat is installed at our second home. This seemed like a perfect solution for saving money while we were away and having pleasant temps when we arrive Turns out, not such a good idea. I have spent numerous hours of frustration trying to make this thing work. I consider myself a fairly intelligent person who understands technology. However, I have been working with this thermostat for over a month and this gadget is just about to push me over the edge. So here’s my experience…. I had the thermostat professionally installed and it still took the tech 3 hrs to help me get it set up and working correctly. It’s so hard to get clear instructions since all models are included. You have to filter through so much to find an answer to a simple question. And some I never found the answer to; it was just trial and error. First of all, why on earth do you have to set it up in the nest app just to be redirected to the Google Home app? (Nothing is done in the nest app) Feel my frustration? It only get worse. I finally had it working and sort of understand the ‘smart’ part but do not like it overriding my choices. I was just about ready for a sigh of relief but there’s a different problem today. According to atomic clock indoor temp is 64 but the nest thermostat display shows indoor temp 87. This means when the temps drop below freezing tonight the unit will not come on. According to information I found, the thermostat needs to be reset. And, guess what…. This can only be done at the thermostat, not through the app. Therein lies today’s problem. Since the thermostat is installed at our second home I had to drop everything and drive 3 hrs to do this. Restart didn’t work and I can’t risk unit not coming on with freezing temps. So now (on a Sunday) I’m waiting for an electrician to re-install our previous thermostat. In addition to initial purchase I have spent $250 and who knows what electrician will charge for weekend call. Beyond frustrated. Save yourself some grief.

I purchased this device for a rental property so that I can manage the utility costs since we paid the electric. A fellow investor recommended NEST so I decided to try. For my home I use another device. You can read my review for that product. I was counting on this to be a quick setup. It is important for you to know if your home has a heat pump. Ours did but I did not know this until I went to the circuit box outside and it had 2 sets of fuses. Regarding the nest setup the only issue I had was I kept getting code. E294 no power. I read through online google search and they suggested to reset the device. I am new to Google Home so I had to download the app. I kept getting the error. Another suggestion was to make sure the C wire was inserted. So I made the mistake of putting those label wires too close to the edge. Dont do that. Once I pushed the connections into the hole they locked in securely. PROS: I like how the temperature can turn off while you are away. I also like how you can set the temperature while away from home and it tells you how long it will take to cool the home. I like the cost. CONS: If you are not use to Google apps there might be a little hookup issue. Live tech support was not available. Summary, I would buy this again now that I am setup on Google. I think you really get the benefit if you are using all Google devices. But right now I am not comfortable switching everything over (doorbells, lights, cameras, etc)

It was between this and the Ecobee thermostat. Ultimately went with the Nest from Google. I loved the mirror finish to the display. Easy to install if you can read and follow directions. Lol. No need for a pro install. With or without the trim plate, this is a great looking thermostat. I didn’t think it would get as much attention when guests come to my condo. I really bought it for me, but it ends up being a talking point when people come over. Plays seamlessly with Apple Home thanks to Matter (a seriously great software initiative). No need for a C-wire for most HVAC units. Essentially plug-and-play. You can change the settings of the unit from your smart device or with Siri/Google Assistant/Alexa. It’s a great buy. Considering buying the 5th gen learning Nest when it’s available. This unit doesn’t have the turn dial like it does on the learning Nest, but the capacitive controls are just as dope! Even has a built in proximity sensor that allows it to wake up on approach to a pretty neat effect (nice stuff!) Display is very high res and shows brilliantly through the mirror finish. Very nice experience and package. Would definitely recommend.

I bought this when it went on sale and also discovered that PG&E offers a $50 rebate. This made it a no brainer to replace the lousy Honeywell thermostat I've been wanting to replace for a while. It's works good, was easy to install, and does a better job than the Honeywell it replaced. No issues with WiFi connection or app servers being flaky or down. I like that it also has trends showing how long it runs during each day, a nice addition would be temperature and humidity trends too. Some things to be aware of: 1. Google owns Nest, so this "Nest" thermostat will only work with the Google Home app and not the Nest app. I have another Nest device that only works on the Nest app. It is annoying as I would prefer they work in either one app or the other or have the option to move both into one app, but it's not world ending. I found the Home app to be just fine, but a couple of things like where to access and edit the schedules could be more intuitive. 2. You can remove your existing thermostat, note the way it is wired, and check to make sure this is compatible with what you have on their website before you buy it. 3. This will only support 2-stage heat OR 2-stage cooling, not both. If your system has both this isn't going to provide you with ideal results and I suggest buying something else. 4. The installation manual is using the Home app to scan the QR code on the thermostat. It does a decent job stepping through the installation process and will even connect the thermostat to your WiFi for you. However I did run into an issue with the wiring diagram it provided with my 2-stage gas heating, I answered "yes" to "does your thermostat have two sets of labels" or something along those words, and it mismatched the labeling on the 2-stage heat wire. I went back to the question and said "no" and the wire label was then correct. This was more of an annoyance to me, but I could see this potentially causing unnecessary headaches for someone unfamiliar with thermostat wiring. 5. Make sure you have the C-wire, or if you don't have it get the C-wire adapter kit they offer. From some of the reviews if you don't you're going to have a bad time. Mine has the C-wire as most newer HVAC units do so wasn't a concern for me. 6. It was actually very easy to add other household members in to allow them access to the thermostat in the Home app and have it track if they are home or not for it to automatically go into Eco Mode if it detects everyone is gone. I haven't yet enabled this feature so I can't say how well it works yet.

The simplicity is the best. Just connected 5 wires, plugged in device and set up app in my mobile. Maybe to many adjustments in the beginning in the app, but its done now and forever. I am very happy and satisfied! Value for the money is great, cool small size, Works great with wi-fi and it was so easy to set up connection.

Ok so i don't put smart devices in my personal home, but have them in other locations. . I got this simply because amazon would deliver it in 2 hours and a cold front was coming this week and knew my elderly mom who can't see the old style small lcd well and gets confused on auto, cool heat, fan on off, mode , so i knew i'd be getting phone calls about coming over to fix whatever control got messed up. Get the ecobee. no contest. So let me hit you with my review of this (keep in mind i didn't even read about it, there was amazons, ecobee the old standby but more $, honeywell , emerson, then the other brands and nest. I wanted this to be quick so i figured it's ecobee which i have in other places or this one. I would have tried the amazon one but it seemed new. Wyze has good apps but they're a services (cloud,etc) company they'll be upselling you. With google device you know they're all sucking every last bit of privacy out of you but anyways the review: 1) the *swipe* to change setting is horrible, it's some over engineered eye candy at the sake of simplicity and efficiency. That's my bad, as soon as i installed it i said oh oh she'll never figure this out and frankly i wouldn't even want to use it. Big tip don't buy this for the elderly the swipe thing besides being overly stupid, will probably be hard for them to understand. Wait i swipe then i tap side whole thing is ludicrous....buttons...they're simple and work. Anyways luckily the app was easier for her to figure out which brings me to 2) the app, it's just generally crappy, it has that crappy feel of a huge company producing something, works, complete, but not really special or specially crappy, somewhere in between. I have somehow between her phone and mine ended up with multiple locations and double thermostats on mine. Hers had a missing cool icon when you'd go to heat. I'm sure that's something with her phone but just sayin...ecobee app is smooth, smooth setup, polished. 3) the app setup, ok do i use the nest app? it's a nest device right? no you use google home, silly but ok, how do i control via web? oh you login to nest. Ok is this google or nest. Anyways you get the drift. The app is newb city, needs an expert mode. By the time you buy this you should have already looked at your thermostat wiring understood if you have a c wire (it's not hard open the thermostat and look most of them are hinged, read the doc), probably first 5 google hits will explain it. Anyways you should have already done this. There's a long string of setup screens to skip if you're not a newbie, i didn't at a glance see expert mode to skip all that (take a picture of your wiring, etc,etc). It may be possible to setup it up via the stat itself but i don't think so as upon powering it up it said use the app which is just going to walk you through a bunch of questions like "you didn't connect this to your welder outlet right?", i didn't bother checking closely got crap to do. ecobee you can set wifi,etc everything right there, done, then get on to important stuff. Apps get tiresome discovering bluetooth, scanning network, login to google, let me know your location, blah blah blah ecobee if you don't want to fart with that, will walk you trough the screen then you can put in the wifi there. 4) it's google nuff said. You get nothing but an over the top feeling of privacy invasion everything from the app scanning your network to multiple opt in screens (which that seemed to check out ok...opt in not opt out), to emails to explore the rest of the google ecosystem. For web ui you need to (i know i know you just set this up with google home) but now you login to nest. (presumably, unfortunately i got home and decided i'd rather not have the app on my phone but can't login to nest until i'm back over there as I need to see the nest screen to be able to key in some comfirmation to login to nest ui). Frankly i'd have sent it back but cold front arrives tomorrow. It'll work for now I'll replace it later. Edit: so it's 7 months later. Themostat was showing "offline" in app. Go over there "offline" no wifi, ok well it was on wifi 4 hours earlier. ok restart "offline", now keep in mind unlike ecobee you can't do jack on the therm itself. So back to the 3rd rate, app. So get this, after couple restarts, it says you must "remove" and "reinstall" the thermostat in the app, like from scratch....now keep in mind it's on the wall. Now you gotta remove it to scan the barcode because hey it's been 6 months and if it doesn't work out you'll do this repeatidly including telling it what wires are what. W...T....F....so after go through all that the thing won't blow cool air and yes i specified the wires correctly and keep in mind it had been installed 7 months. Anyways i'll cut to the chase, jerked it off the wall ran down to HD got basic honeywell plain jane 25 dollar thermostat, in business 5 minutes later. My original review instincts were correct, horrible product. Go ecobee, emerson, wyze has good apps but they're really about the upsell. Spring the the ecobee but i have 3 properties, i put dumb stuff in all of them and rely on separate wifi thermometers to tell me temps so it doesn't turn into clustermesses like this.

Give me my original Nest back! I ordered this one, to replace an old fashioned thermostat in my office. The old one has more functionality... At least you can turn it up and down without allowing location and going through ten steps in the Google Home app on your smartphone. First, there are no instructions, no place to show old wire colors and labels to new wire colors and labels. It only does that when you set up in the app... Which leads to Problem number 2. If you have an old nest account, it has to be migrated. Which I still haven't figured out what that means, however it does mean that if you have ever upgraded your google drive or gmail account to a g suite account it won't work. It won't go through the setup process, it won't connect, it won't control your HVAC System. You will have to create another google account. (This would be my third google account one I created 20 years ago in college, one for work, and now this one.) Like I need another username and password to remember. Now that leads to problem number 3, your phone is probably connected through the other google accounts, so when you install the google home app it will always want to default to your primary google account that is on everything else. I switched accounts yet every time I open the google home app it goes right back to the other one and you have to go through the steps to switch back to the other account. They cannot be linked they cannot be shared, and they cannot be logged in at the same time. So I figured I would just link it to alexa and she can change the temperature and surely the nest would be like mine I bought before google got involved and it would learn and life would be simple and power bills would go down. Not so much, that leads us to problems 4 and 5, first when trying to add the nest device you get a circular reference, alexa says you need to enable the skill, that sends you to google where you have to enter the new email and log in then it sends you to nest because in my case I already have a nest account associated with my alexa which is under my google account that can't migrate the nest account because it is a g suite account then google sends you back to alexa to enable the skill that cannot be enabled until the account is allowed through google who wants to migrate but cannot because it is under a premium google account. I even tried to say screw it I'll just use the thermostat itself to adjust the temperature, thermostat's have been able to do that since they were invented. No Dice, there are no moving parts and the touch screen only shows you the temperature when you touch it so you cannot change it without the app. Then I tried to work on the learning part of it so I could just set it to be at a comfortable temperature and on the weekends when no one is there set it a little more ecofriendly and I would never have to deal with it again. Only problem, that feature which is the backbone of why you buy a nest in the first place is now a paid subscription feature. Problem 6 is it constantly disconnects from wifi. And I mean Constantly. I don't think after setup it has actually connected without me having to go into the app and reconnnect it. Support was wonderful though, Amazon support that is, I repackaged it and put it back in the box and when I went to return it they gave me a message to ask if Amazon Support might be able to help with the problem and give me a quick phone call. I typed the number and the phone rang immediately with an amazon support person who helped tremendously to get it connected and try to get it set up. By the way Google support had me on hold for over 40 minutes and when I did get through they had no clue what they were doing the kept telling me to go to the app and it would do everything for me. There were several other frustrating things I dealt with on this, however I am very patient and a pretty technical guy with an IT degree and have put in 3 of these before google got involved with wonderful results. If you dare to tangle with this after reading this I wish you luck. I like the mozaic puzzles with 2000 pieces all the same shape printed on both sides and no edges and this is one challenge that I want no part of. I am paying the shipping to send it back to amazon and I will find a solution that works, is User friendly, and easy to set up. I do not want to spend hours thinking about how I can be more efficient with power usage. Life is too short. Hope this Helps! J