Mastering Smart Cooling with the Next-Gen Nest Learning Thermostat Review: A Worth-the-Wait Home Automation Game-Changer
The Smartest Smart Thermostat: Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th-gen)
When it comes to smart home gadgets, there are only a handful that I wholeheartedly recommend. And a smart thermostat is one of them. Not only do they offer convenience, comfort, and cost savings, but they can also make your home more efficient and sustainable. Among the many smart thermostats on the market, the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th-gen) stands out as the smartest and most user-friendly option.
Why the Nest Learning Thermostat?
For two main reasons: its unparalleled intelligence and stunning design. The Nest Learning Thermostat (4th-gen) is the only thermostat with an algorithm that automatically adjusts your heating and cooling schedule based on how you use it. And with its new design, it looks more beautiful than ever.
The Good
- Gorgeous industrial design
- Supports Matter
- Bigger screen, better dial
- Comes with a room sensor
- No C wire required
The Bad
- Expensive
- No support for Thread
- Room sensors lack occupancy detection and…
Smart Home Data Privacy: Nest Learning Thermostat (4th-gen)
Google Nest’s smart home privacy commitment details how its device collects data and what Google does with it. The Nest Learning Thermostat (4th-gen) has four sensors: a Soli sensor for motion, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and an ambient light sensor. Data from those sensors is used for the device’s core functions. You can read what they do and what data they collect here and see more about the individual sensors here.
Agree to Continue: Nest Learning Thermostat (4th-gen)
To use the Nest Learning Thermostat, you must agree to:
- Google Terms of Service
- Google Privacy Policy (included in ToS)
- Google Device Arbitration Agreement (you can opt out by following the instructions in that agreement.)
- To use features like home/away assist with your phone, you must also agree to give your phone’s location to the Google Home app.
Final tally: three mandatory agreements and at least one optional agreement.
Photos by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge
