The budget-friendly Energy Star-certified Google Nest Thermostat is polished and pretty, but it isn’t a true smart thermostat, at least not like its older sibling, the Google Nest Learning Thermostat, ...

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 ...

What makes a smart thermostat "smart" anyway? Is it really that much of an upgrade to your regular, classic programmable thermostat? Smart thermostats are more than a pretty face, and in most cases ...

Google’s smart thermostat is designed to help you gain better control over your heating and cooling bills while maintaining optimal comfort during the hot and cold seasons. The Nest is super easy to ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...

A NEST smart thermostat is one of the best smart thermostats, enabling you to control your heating and cooling system by phone or voice and lower your utility bills. On the downside, you can’t ...

Earlier this year, Google announced it would end support for the first- and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostat on October 25, 2025. These thermostats can still be used, but you can no longer ...

Google’s an old hand in the smart home space. Thirteen years ago, it introduced the Nest Thermostat, a first-generation model that intelligently manages utility use, making monitoring easier. We’re ...