Google’s Nest has just received an update and is ready to launch a new model after three years. Surprisingly, this new iteration released with a lower price tag and enhanced capabilities. The available colours are white, dark grey, light pink and light green at pricing of $14.99.
The new thermostat is designed to be simple and user friendly, with voice control through the Nest app on your devices via the Google Assistant or Amazon’s Alexa. With a swipe or tap of the touch strip on the edge of the thermostat, you can control the climate of your home. The design of the interface is minimalist and has a mirrored finish.
The Nest Thermostat has less functionality than its previous iterations, which allows for the lower price. It lacks the signature learning function that identifies the optimal climate conditions for you current living situation. However it still has some useful features such as alerts for issues with your HVAC system and prompts to adjust temperature levels for better efficiency. Moreover, Google stated that the process of installing is similar to other models and is compatible with many HVAC systems currently in use.
The new Nest Thermostat is currently retailing in the US and Canada for $129.99, with no news of availability in Malaysia just yet.
