Google Nest Thermostat - Smart Thermostat for Home - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Sand

I was looking for a basic, smart thermostat for our cabin so I could monitor the temperature over the winter in the event of heating issues or someone kicking the door in and it freezing inside; and also, because we turn the heat way down while not there, I could turn it back up on the way there and have it already warm when we arrive. As I read reviews on this thermostat, which I kept going back to when I reviewed others, it seemed like most complaints were about needing a "c" wire to the thermostat and Google not disclosing that. I can't speak to that as I'm not sure it's absolutely necessary, I knew nothing of wiring a thermostat to a furnace. I went into it though assuming I needed a "c" wire and researched different ways to do it. There were other complaints like displayed temperature inaccuracies, but at the end of the day I went with the basic Google Nest in sand color (looks pink to me). I'm glad I spent the time researching ahead of time and, so far, glad I didn't listen to the "don't buy this product" reviews. Does exactly what I want it to do, easy to use, displays perfectly accurate temperature, and was easy to install (again, glad I researched quite a bit and was prepared). Now for my install experience: Just for the record, my cabin furnace is heat only, so I only really needed 2 low voltage wires from the thermostat to the furnace. The existing cable had 3 wires however, one of which (the green one) was not hooked up at either end. FYI, take the advice of the "how to" videos and take a picture of the wire locations on the old thermostat before removing them, and make sure the furnace breaker is off too. The green wire, as I researched, is usually for operating the furnace fan separate from when it's on for heating or cooling, something I, and probably most people, don't use. The white and red wires were hooked to their corresponding letter coded (R&W) spaces on the thermostat and furnace. I had purchased a plug-in 24v transformer with a long set of wires, based on my previous research, to use as the "c" wire, which I learned supplies power to the thermostat. I intended on plugging it into a nearby outlet, running the wire alongside some doorframe trim, which would hide the wire, and into the wall behind the new thermostat. This, I think, would have worked just fine. I also learned though, from watching another "how-to" video just before I started the project, that all furnaces have a 24v connection space along with where all the other thermostat wires would go. So I just hooked the unused green wire to the "c", or 24v, spot on the furnace and to the "c" connector on the Nest thermostat. *The Nest comes with wire identifying stickers and I did label this wire on both ends to indicate it's now the power wire. Once the wiring was done, turned the breaker back on and followed the install directions from the Google Home app. The only minor issues I had was that the display was in Celsius, not Fahrenheit, and it took me awhile to figure out that this needed to be changed via the phone app, not the thermostat. There may be a way, but I couldn't figure that out. Also, was a little nervous because of the previous reviews I read when the initial temperature displayed about 4-5 degrees above the actual temperature, but by the time I cleaned everything up, it was right on. In Google's defense, it did indicate it takes a little bit to adjust itself. Very happy with it and glad I picked this one-so far anyhow.

Good function and easy to control

I'm completely satisfied with my new Google Nest thermostat. Installation was a snap as it replace an original Nest that I’ve had for several years. That said, even a new installation is very simple. Enough so that most folks will have no trouble at all.The new design looks much better on my wall, a definite upgrade from the original Nest thermostat. More importantly, the new Nest seems much more responsive to temperature changes than the older model. Haven’t had it long enough to see a difference in electricity billing but I’m betting it will be at least a bit lower.I recommend the Google Nest thermostat for anyone looking for energy savings and a good looking upgrade.

I have a simple, radiant floor system, no gas furnace nor HVAC. I replaced a GEN1 Nest with this GEN4. It was not possible to get it to see everything and display correctly during installation.The app and online reviews said I had to use the C Wire adapter and physically add the two extra white wires - which I immediately ordered from Amazon. And waited 2 more days to get. Then that tranformer arrived DOA, so I improvised and finally got the Nest 4 thermostat working now. Its compatible with my Gen1 and the app works nicely with both. Now that it's installed properly, it's really great!!

UDPATEWorking well for 5 months without issue. One morning we wake up and the house is cold, uh oh. Check the app and it's set to off. Turns right back on. Same thing 2 days later and then 2 more times within the next 2 weeks. Did a factory reset and still happened. Turned off presence and approach settings. Contacted google and after about an hour in chat I was left with "disconnect the c wire" and monitor. Problem is that it happens randomly so this solution won't work. 1 star for poor customer support and product.With my local utility companies rebates I got a great deal on this new thermostat and I really like all the added features it brings over my non-wifi Honeywell programable.Pros:setup is easy and straight forward with some really excellent guided steps on your phonevery sleek, well designed and looks greatauto illumination when approaching is a great touchtracking and trends are all excellent featuresCons:I can't believe I'm saying this about a google product, but the app could use some work. Setting up your schedule is not nearly as easy and intuititve as it should be. Instead of wake, away, return and sleep they have eco, sleep and comfort and I just don't understand the point of that. It's also a pain to set each of these, then find the calendar to set the times these modes activate. Why can't I just program a time and temp?Additionally I'm saddened that I cannot just leave my house fan on like every other thermostat I've owned. The nest will only allow you to run a timer and there is no "always on" function. In my house we run our fan all summer and the a/c kicks on and off as needed. With the nest we can no longer use that function and I just don't understand why.

This thermostat was super easy to install surprisingly. No tools needed expect a screw driver. We were able to install this in under 20 mins

Replaced Ecobee with this one, looks better and easy to use

Smaller than I thought, in a good way. Install was easy (have a newer home 2017 so that helped) I have a dual zone system so I bought two and everything works great and as it should. I went with the “sand” color to save the $30 on each and very pleased I did. It doesn’t stick out that much on white walls, as mentioned units are pretty small. Highly recommend.