Nest Learning Thermostat is the third-generation best Smart gadget. Nest Learning Thermostat has all the smarts of its predecessors. It also has some new innovative features, including geofencing support, a larger display, a furnace monitor, and more advanced sensors.
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Key Features
- Control Temperature from Smart Devices.
- 2.1-inch (480 x 480) LCD Display.
- Built-In 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Connectivity.
- Compatible with Most HVAC Systems.
- Auto-Schedule Self-Programming.
- Automatically Adapts to Season Change.
- Smart Energy Monitoring.
- Built-In Rechargeable Battery.
- Wall-Mountable Design.
Special Feature
The Nest Learning Thermostat works with 95% of 24V heating and cooling systems, including gas, electric, heat pump, forced air, radiant, oil, hot water, solar and geothermal.
Pros and Cons
Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd Generation) Specs
| Generation | 3rd Generation |
| Compatibility | >Heating: 1,2, and 3 stages (W1, W2, W3) >Cooling: 1 and 2 stages (Y1, Y2) >Heat pump: with auxiliary and emergency heat (O/B, AUX, E) >Humidifier or dehumidifier (HUM, DEHUM) >Fan (G) >Power (C, RH, RC) |
| C-Wire | Yes |
| Self-Install | Yes |
| Multiple Zones | Yes |
| Sensors | No |
| Motion Activation | Yes |
| Geofencing | Yes |
| Smart Home Integration | Nest, IFTTT |
| Color | Stainless Steel, White, Black, Copper |
| Screen | >24-bit color LCD >480 x 480 resolution at 229 pixels per inch (PPI) >2.08 in (5.3 cm) diameter |
| Sensors | >Temperature >Humidity >Near-field activity >Far-field activity >Ambient light |
| Languages | >English (US, UK) >Dutch >French (Canada, France) >Italian >Spanish (Americas, Spain) |
| Battery | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. |
| Remote control requirements | >Wi-Fi connection with internet access >Nest app on phone or tablet with Android or iOS. See the Nest app requirements for supported versions. >Latest version of Safari, Chrome, Firefox or Internet Explorer on Mac OS X v10.9 or later and Windows 7 or later |
| Size and weight Display | >Mass: 7.25 oz (205.4 g) >Diameter: 3.3 in (8.4 cm) >Height: 1.06 in (2.69 cm) |
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Our Experience
Nest 3rd Gen Farsight WeatherOur experience that we’re facing with the Nest 3rd Gen is unique as we were provided with it for testing purposes. However, this doesn’t alter our opinion on some of the Nest benefits and drawbacks, the situation questions whether we’d purchased the thermostat using our own money.
Nest 3rd Gen Farsight WeatherOur experience that we’re facing with the Nest 3rd Gen is unique as we were provided with it for testing purposes. However, this doesn’t alter our opinion on some of the Nest benefits and drawbacks, and the situation questions whether we’d purchased the thermostat using our own money.
Conclusions
If you loved the previous models of the Nest Learning Thermostat, you’d be awed by the new model. It comes with all the features of its predecessors, such as Auto Scheduling and Auto-Away functions and energy usage reports, remote management using the mobile app, and an easy and quick installation process.
This Thermostat also offers some significant upgrades concerning a bigger screen with a higher resolution, allowing you to see throughout the room. It also has geofencing capabilities to ensure that it does not enter Away mode when you or your family members are home. Even though it does not have remote sensors for rooms, it integrates with various smart home appliances, IFTTT Internet service, and additional Nest products. This is enough to make its Editors’ Choice for smart thermostats.
If room sensors for remotes are essential, look into another of the most-loved Smart thermostats that we recommend, one of which is the Ecobee 3. It’s about the exact cost of the Nest. It has numerous of its features such as geofencing as well as energy reports, third-party support, and voice commands through an app called Amazon Echo ($219.00 from the Google Store UK) (Alexa) as well as Apple Homekit (Siri). The device also comes with a wide range of scheduling options. However, this device doesn’t have the intelligence to design a plan based on your schedule as the Nest can.