Eco Score 8.3/10
Excellent sustainability credentials
Energy Automation
Google Nest
Google Nest Thermostat
★★★★☆ 4.4 / 5
An affordable smart thermostat that builds its own schedule from your habits and reports back energy-saving history in the app — effective for cutting HVAC waste, but not every home's wiring is ready for it.
$129.99 per item
Pros
- ✓Auto-adjusts and builds a schedule from actual usage, no manual programming required
- ✓Works with most 24V HVAC systems, and many homes don't need a C-wire
- ✓App-based energy history makes it easy to spot and cut wasteful heating/cooling habits
Cons
- ✗Heat-pump, zoned, and some heating/cooling-only systems require a C-wire or added power accessory that many older homes lack
- ✗This entry-level model lacks the fuller auto-learning/scheduling intelligence of the pricier Nest Learning Thermostat
- ✗Requires a Google/Nest account and Wi-Fi to unlock its smart features
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