If you’re on the market to add the best smart home device, perhaps now is the time to invest in the Google Nest Learning Thermostat 3rd Generation. With its easy setup, laundry list of features, and ease of access through the Nest app, you are always in control of it.
Why We Like It – Google Nest Learning Thermostat 3rd Generation
The Google Nest Learning Thermostat 3rd Generation brings simplicity to smart home devices by making the thermostat easy to use while still being packed with features.
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- Supports more than just Google
- Packed with features
- Sleek designs
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- A bit expensive
- Doesn’t have remote room sensors
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Performance
What surprised us the most was how well the Google Nest’s temperature sensors could easily read the current temperature of the room. It was almost always on the target temperature. When it wasn’t, it was only ever off by a single degree.
Aside from being accurate with heating cooling, the 3rd-generation Nest comes with all kinds of features. You can auto-schedule temperature settings, has an energy history, and even provides home away assistance, reducing the heating or AC when you aren’t home. It does this by making use of motion sensors with your phone. When you leave, it switches to away mode. When you return, it senses your presence and changes accordingly.
As an added bonus, the third-generation Nest isn’t tied to just Google Assistant; you can also pair it with Amazon Alexa, provided you have a compatible Amazon Echo Dot. Additionally, this pairs well with other Amazon smart devices like the Echo Show 5.
Design
The Google Nest Learning Thermostat 3rd Generation looks particularly sleek with its stainless steel finish, giving it a very modern look. If that doesn’t quite match your color scheme, the Nest comes in a wide variety of colors like copper, white, black, brass, and a few more.
The 3rd-gen Nest has a much higher resolution than previous Nest products, gaining a big boost from that last generation’s 320 x 320 display to a clear 480 x 480. It’ll make reading back information that much easier, especially with the outer ring being the main way of navigating the menu.
Value
Given how well Nest thermostats work, its low energy usage, and how easy it is to access with apps like Google Home, the Nest becomes one of the best smart thermostats for your home. This is especially true if you’re looking to add some smart home devices to your residence, smart thermostats being one of the first steps any homeowner should consider taking, aside from smart plugs like Gosund Smart Plug Outlet. After all, old thermostats are often pretty inaccurate.
Google Nest Learning Thermostat 3rd Generation Wrap Up
When you’re ready to introduce smart home devices to your house, the thermostat is the first device to consider, and the Google Nest Learning Thermostat 3rd Generation is perfect for the switch. It supports Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. You’ll have access to a laundry list of features. While it’s a bit expensive, and it still doesn’t have remote room sensors, it’s still worth every penny you save.
