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Thursday Poll: Do You Use a Smart Thermostat?

Tim April 15, 2021 43

Once I installed my first Nest smart thermostat, I knew there was no going back for me. Heck no, I can't go back. It's simply too convenient to have temperature controls on my phone and a voice command away via an integrated smart speaker. In fact, I'd go so...

Celebrate Earth Day With a $99 Nest Thermostat ($30 Off)

Tim April 14, 2021 7

Google is hosting a sale on the latest Nest Thermostat to celebrate Earth Day, bringing the price of the smart thermostat down by $30 to just $99. At that price, it's not bad. In our review, we note that while this thermostat has all of the features and smarts...

Ding Dong: New Nest Hello Video Doorbell Inbound?

Tim March 31, 2021 8

Following news from the FCC that a mystery “Wireless Streaming Device” from Google is on the way, it's looking likely that we can soon expect a follow-up to the original Nest Hello video doorbell. That device has been on sale since early 2018, so if you ask me...

New Google Mystery Streaming Device at FCC has Rechargeable Battery

Kellen March 29, 2021 8

Another new Google device stopped through the FCC this week and it's doing a good job of not revealing exactly what it is. We know it streams, is a media device, and has a rechargeable battery. Are we looking at a portable Nest Audio speaker or maybe a battery...

Nest’s 2021 Includes New Line of Security Cameras

Tim January 6, 2021 9

Google confirmed this week that new Nest security cameras are coming in 2021. This news follows the confirmation that the Nest Cam IQ Outdoor is currently out of stock on the Google Store and there's no plan to restock. Google specifically states that there's...

Nest Thermostat Review: Same Smarts, New Unintuitive Hardware

Tim December 16, 2020 12

Google introduced yet another new Nest smart thermostat this year, simply called the Nest Thermostat. If you aren't keep track, this is technically the fifth model to be released since the original was launched in 2011. Priced at $129, Google highlights this...

Yup, Nest is Struggling Right Now

Tim November 17, 2020 3

Thanks to readers and the company itself, we can confirm that Nest is struggling this morning. Typical Tuesday stuff, folks. Interrupted connection to the service appears to have begun at about 6AM, with home controls via the app and web not possible for some...

DEAL: Nest Thermostat E With Bonus Temperature Sensor is $129 ($70 Off)

Kellen October 9, 2020 5

Google is reportedly on the verge of announcing a new Nest Thermostat that starts at $129.99, but you can already buy their excellent Nest Thermostat E at that price today, plus you get a Nest Temperature Sensor tossed in for free. Best Buy has a bundle...