Tired of manually adjusting the temperature in your home? Sick of those costly energy bills in the summer and winter months? It sounds like a Nest Thermostat could be a worthwhile investment.

Hand holds a phone with the Nest app next to a Nest thermostat on a screen indicating HVAC running time - oasisamuel/Shutterstock For many homeowners, smart thermostats are worth the hype, as they let ...

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You can manually set the temperature, but first- and second-gen Nest Learning Thermostats no longer connect to the Google ...

Earlier this year, Google announced that it would be killing support for its older Nest thermostats. As of 25th October 2025, Google’s Learning Thermostats including the 1st gen (2011), 2nd gen (2012) ...

Smart thermostats are quickly becoming a staple of the modern household, offering more versatility and control when compared to traditional thermostats. But how exactly do they work? And are there any ...

D espite providing plenty of warning, it didn't really soften the blow when Google pulled the plug on older Nest Thermostats. While we've seen the brand provide lackluster support for some of its ...

Once the Nest Thermostat (not to be confused with the older, pricier Nest Learning Thermostat) receives its Matter update, it should be compatible with other smart platforms adopting the Matter ...