4th generation Nest Thermostat review

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Get one: Canada: https://amzn.to/399bEnj • Get one: USA: https://amzn.to/35XWZcU • • New Nest Thermostat 4th generation: What’s new different? • It’s important to understand the new Nest Thermostat known as the 4th generation is a budget version of the previous Nest Learning Thermostat. It’s got a different look and a much lower price. But with that lower price comes some tradeoffs. • One of the most notable differences between the new 4th generation Nest Thermostat and the 3rd gen is that new look. Slimmer and more modern looking, the mirrored display gives it a whole new glow. The mirrored display is also supposed to use sensors (soli monitoring tech) to react to you when you stand in front of it… but I had some issues with that. More later… • There’s also the price tag. Where the 3rd gen Nest Learning thermostat would have set you back about $329, the new version is a much more affordable $179CAD. • Nest also appears to have dumped the ‘Learning’ from the name of this iteration; and that’s because more of the onus is now on you. But we’ll get to that too • The new trim kit (which is pretty nice actually with its flared plate) is specially made for the 4th generation Nest Thermostat also now sells separately from the unit, which likely also contributes to the price drop. • The Nest Thermostat will show you the current temperature on its display and it can also detect humidity levels. • New app interface new controls • The new 4th generation Nest Thermostat has a new app interface and it operates a bit differently than the 3rd generation Nest Learning Thermostat. • 3rd gen Nest Learning programs itself; 4th generation needs you to do the work • Nest’s 3rd generation Learning Thermostat has learning in the name because that’s a key component of what it does; it learns your schedules and habits over time and can adapt your heating or cooling and maximize efficiency by turning down when you’re asleep or away. • The new 4th generation Nest Thermostat needs you to program it and give it an initial idea of schedule, but it ccan also let you create three temperature shortcuts to make things quicker. • Using Nest Thermostat with older furnaces: Do I need a C-wire? • While the new Nest Thermostat will work with older furnaces, this one does recommend installations where a C-wire is present. Without a C-wire the Nest has some limitations: • Reduced battery life • Motion sensing will be disabled • Occasional disconnection from Wi-Fi • Unexpected activation of heating or cooling • • Since I’m all about having the latest technology in the house, I decided it was high time to upgrade the furnace wiring. • C-wire installation • Adding the C-wire is about more than just adding one single wire. It involves having a master electrician with a specialization in furnaces and HVAC come to the house and run new wires. The electrician that came to my house widened the opening for the thermostat and cut a second hole in the wall that is now hidden behind the baseboard. He then ran a new 5-strand wire from my hallway to the furnace. All told this job took about 2 hours and cost about $300, if you’re thinking about having it done. • The C-wire now provides more reliable power to the Nest Thermostat, and also gives me control for fan-only operation, something I didn’t have before, and if I ever added air conditioning or a humidifier, I now have the connections for that too, thanks to that 5-strand wire. • After installation of the C-wire thanks to my wiring upgrade, I was able to get more reliable power, motion sensing worked, and the display started functioning at proper brightness. • Energy savings? • It’s too early in the game for me to judge energy savings; I’ve only had Nest running for a few weeks. But since I can track my energy use over time now, I will have to update this in a year or so to see if the difference is noticeable. • Also Nest looks for ways to help save by suggesting tweaks to my schedule - for example, a small change to your sleep temperature. You can accept the suggestions right in the Home app. I haven’t seen any of these yet, but again it’s only been a short time. • Overall • Overall, I like the new Nest thermostat. I think the new design is really attractive. While it may not be as smart as the Learning Thermostat, it’s still dead simple to program using the Google app. The scheduling and voice control also worked really well. • Downsides? I definitely did notice reduced performance with my older furnace wiring, but upgrading it resolved my issues completely. I also don’t love the tap control interface on the side of the device, and there’s no touchscreen. • Given that this new Nest Thermostat is $150 less that the Nest Learning Thermostat, it’s now much more affordable for folks who want to upgrade to a smart thermostat system. The all new 4th generation the Nest Thermostat sells for about $179.99CAD and you can get it from Best Buy

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