Are Nest thermostats really worth it?
Are Nest thermostats really worth it?
It’s a great fit if you’re constantly having to switch between heat and air conditioning, especially during the Fall months. Google claims that Nest users save enough on their energy bills to pay for the thermostat within a year. If you want and can use the smart features, it’s a great thermostat to buy.
Do people like Nest thermostats?
Our extensive testing shows that the Google Nest Learning Thermostat is the best smart thermostat because it manages your home with the least amount of input, it’s simple to use, and it has the best design of all the thermostats we’ve tested.
What are the cons of the Nest thermostat?
Although there are many benefits to installing a Nest thermostat, the Nest does have some drawbacks- the price-tag is high, the temperature isn’t precise, and it takes some time to teach it your ways.
Do Nest thermostats save money?
On average the Nest thermostat saved US customers about 10-12\% on their heating bills and about 15\% on their cooling bills. We’ve estimated average savings of $131 to $145 a year, which means the Nest thermostat can pay for itself in under two years.
Does Nest work with Alexa?
Google offers a Smart Home Skill for integrating your Nest products with Amazon Alexa’s voice controls. With the Google Nest Skill, you can tell Alexa to change the temperature of your home and show your Nest camera video on an Amazon video player. With your Nest account, you can continue to use the Alexa integration.
Does Nest Thermostat have a camera?
No, the Google Nest Thermostat does not have any cameras or microphones. The only Google smart devices that have cameras or microphones are the ones that are advertised to have a camera, like the Nest Cam and the Nest Hello doorbell.
Can I install a Nest Thermostat without AC wire?
You can install a Nest Thermostat without a C-wire by using a C-wire adapter. A C-wire adapter mimics the functionality of a traditional C Wire without any of the inconveniences of having to wire a C wire all the way from your HVAC system.