Compare Google Nest smart thermostat specs – Google Store
Which Nest thermostat is right for your home?
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Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd gen) Nest Thermostat | Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd gen) Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd gen) Nest Thermostat | Nest Thermostat Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd gen) Nest Thermostat |
Nest’s newest, smartest, and most advanced thermostat | Nest's original thermostat (no longer sold) | Energy-saving essentials at a cosy price. |
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60% larger, high-res borderless display with Dynamic Farsight | High-res display with Farsight to show you the time, temperature or weather | Crisp display with mirrored glass lens |
Customize the home screen to show helpful info like time, temp, weather, humidity, outdoor air quality, and more | ||
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Stainless steel ring | Metal ring | Recycled plastic housing |
Turn the dial and press down for a more detailed description | Turn the dial and press down to adjust | Swipe and tap the side of the thermostat to adjust |
Guided installation and setup | ||
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The most compatible Nest Learning Thermostat. | Very good compatibility | Good compatibility |
No C wire required in most homes. | Works with 95% of systems | Works with 85% of systems |
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Automatically creates a schedule by learning your routine and preferences | Automatically creates a schedule by learning your routine and preferences | Guided schedule setup in the Google Home app |
Can implement energy-saving suggestions automatically, or you can accept / reject the tweaks in the Google Home app | Manually set schedules in the Nest app | |
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Compatible | Limited compatibility | Not compatible |
(Sensor included in the box) | (Sensor sold separately. Some Temperature Sensor features not supported) | |
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Google Home app | Requires Nest app | Google Home app |
Basic functionality in Google Home app | ||
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60% larger display than Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd gen) | ||
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Smart Schedule — learns your preferred temperatures, and responds to your preferences over time. Option to receive suggestions instead of automatic updates. | Auto-Schedule — learns your preferences and improves over time | Quick Schedule — guided schedule setup |
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2 years | 2 years | One year |
What makes a Nest thermostat a Nest thermostat?
It’s beautifully designed to keep you comfortable and help save energy.
Helps save energy.
It turns itself down when you’re out.
Control it from anywhere.
- 1Google Home app required.
- ‡Temperature averaging between multiple sensors not available. Sensor scheduling available in 4 hour blocks.