Google Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen
The self-teaching flagship that builds your schedule automatically and looks gorgeous doing it.
At a glance
Pros
- + Learns your schedule automatically with no programming
- + Beautiful high-resolution display with far-field sensing
- + Works without a C-wire via power-stealing
- + Detailed energy history and savings reports
Cons
- − No Apple HomeKit support
- − Premium price compared to competitors
Our verdict
The 4th-gen Nest Learning remains the slickest auto-scheduling thermostat with a stunning edge-to-edge display. It costs more than rivals and skips HomeKit, but its energy savings and polish are hard to beat.
Full specs
| HVAC compatibility | Conventional, heat pump, multi-stage |
|---|---|
| Stages supported | 3 |
| Remote sensors | Yes |
| Smart home | Alexa, Google |
| Geofencing | Yes |
| Energy reports | Yes |
| Display | Colour touchscreen |
| C-wire required | No |
| Works without C-wire | Yes |
Compare to similar models
Other smart thermostats that match Google Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen's strengths.
Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium
Loaded flagship with built-in Alexa, air quality monitor, and an included room sensor.
Honeywell Home T9
Smart room sensors that track motion and temperature to comfort the rooms that matter.
Ecobee SmartThermostat Enhanced
Most of the Premium experience minus the speaker and air quality sensor, for less money.
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