Best Nest Thermostats Updated May 2025

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Best Nest Thermostats
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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10.0

Google Nest Learning Thermostat - Programmable Smart Thermostat for Home - 3rd Generation Nest Thermostat - Compatible with Ale...
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: Most 24V HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Depends on system
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Home
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Picked by 271 people this week!
Picked by 271 people this week!

10.0

1
Google Nest Learning Thermostat - Programmable Smart Thermostat for Home - 3rd Generation Nest Thermostat - Compatible with Ale...
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: Most 24V HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Depends on system
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Home

9.7

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9.7

Google Nest Thermostat - Smart Thermostat for Home - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Snow
Programmable: Yes, with auto-scheduling
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, iOS, Android, Nest

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Google Nest Thermostat - Smart Thermostat for Home - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Snow
Programmable: Yes, with auto-scheduling
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, iOS, Android, Nest

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9.4

Google Nest Temperature Sensor 3 Count Pack - Nest Thermostat Sensor - Nest Sensor That Works with Nest Learning Thermostat and...
Programmable: Yes, with auto-scheduling
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Google Assistant, Nest

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Google Nest Temperature Sensor 3 Count Pack - Nest Thermostat Sensor - Nest Sensor That Works with Nest Learning Thermostat and...
Programmable: Yes, with auto-scheduling
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Google Assistant, Nest

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9.2

Honeywell Home RTH8800WF2022, T5 WiFi Smart Thermostat, 7 Day-Programmable Touchscreen, Alexa Ready, Geofencing Technology, Ene...
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, iOS, Android

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Honeywell Home RTH8800WF2022, T5 WiFi Smart Thermostat, 7 Day-Programmable Touchscreen, Alexa Ready, Geofencing Technology, Ene...
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, iOS, Android

9.0

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9.0

Google Nest Learning Thermostat - 3rd Generation - Smart Thermostat - Pro Version - Works With Alexa
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: Moss 24V HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Depends on system
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Home

9.0

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Google Nest Learning Thermostat - 3rd Generation - Smart Thermostat - Pro Version - Works With Alexa
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: Moss 24V HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Depends on system
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Home

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8.9

Google Nest Thermostat - Smart Thermostat for Home - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Snow (Renewed)
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 85% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Depends on system
Smart Home Integrations: Google Assistant
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8.9

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Google Nest Thermostat - Smart Thermostat for Home - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Snow (Renewed)
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 85% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Depends on system
Smart Home Integrations: Google Assistant
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8.7

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8.7

Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable, Touch Screen, Energy Star, Alexa Ready, C-Wire Requi...
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS, Android

8.7

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Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat, 7 Day Programmable, Touch Screen, Energy Star, Alexa Ready, C-Wire Requi...
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS, Android

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8.6

Google Nest Learning Thermostat - 3rd Gen (2015) - Programmable Smart Thermostat for Home - Works with Alexa - Stainless Steel
Programmable: Yes, with auto-scheduling
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Nest

8.6

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Google Nest Learning Thermostat - 3rd Gen (2015) - Programmable Smart Thermostat for Home - Works with Alexa - Stainless Steel
Programmable: Yes, with auto-scheduling
Compatibility: 95% of HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Nest

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8.5

Google Nest Thermostat E - Programmable Smart Thermostat for Home - 3rd Generation Nest Thermostat - Works with Alexa,White
Programmable: Yes, with auto-scheduling
Compatibility: Most 24V HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Nest, Insteon, Nexia
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8.5

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Google Nest Thermostat E - Programmable Smart Thermostat for Home - 3rd Generation Nest Thermostat - Works with Alexa,White
Programmable: Yes, with auto-scheduling
Compatibility: Most 24V HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: No
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Nest, Insteon, Nexia

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8.3

Google Nest Thermostat - Smart Thermostat for Home - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Charcoal (Renewed)
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: Most 24V HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Nest, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
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Google Nest Thermostat - Smart Thermostat for Home - Programmable Wifi Thermostat - Charcoal (Renewed)
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: Most 24V HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Yes
Smart Home Integrations: Nest, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
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Google Nest Learning Thermostat - Programmable Smart Thermostat for Home - 3rd Generation Nest Thermostat - Compatible with Ale...
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: Most 24V HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Depends on system
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Home
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Picked by 271 people this week!
Picked by 271 people this week!

10.0

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Google Nest Learning Thermostat - Programmable Smart Thermostat for Home - 3rd Generation Nest Thermostat - Compatible with Ale...
Programmable: Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility: Most 24V HVAC systems
C-Wire Required: Depends on system
Smart Home Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Home

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4. Honeywell Home Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat
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5. Google 3rd Gen Nest Learning Thermostat
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Programmable
Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, with auto-scheduling Yes, with auto-scheduling Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, with auto-scheduling Yes, with auto-scheduling Yes, 7-day schedule
Programmable
Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, with auto-scheduling Yes, with auto-scheduling Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, 7-day schedule Yes, with auto-scheduling Yes, with auto-scheduling Yes, 7-day schedule
Compatibility
Most 24V HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems Moss 24V HVAC systems 85% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems Most 24V HVAC systems Most 24V HVAC systems
Compatibility
Most 24V HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems Moss 24V HVAC systems 85% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems 95% of HVAC systems Most 24V HVAC systems Most 24V HVAC systems
C-Wire Required
Depends on system No No Yes Depends on system Depends on system Yes No No Yes
C-Wire Required
Depends on system No No Yes Depends on system Depends on system Yes No No Yes
Smart Home Integrations
Amazon Alexa, Google Home Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, iOS, Android, Nest Google Assistant, Nest Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, iOS, Android Amazon Alexa, Google Home Google Assistant Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS, Android Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Nest Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Nest, Insteon, Nexia Nest, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
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Amazon Alexa, Google Home Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, iOS, Android, Nest Google Assistant, Nest Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, iOS, Android Amazon Alexa, Google Home Google Assistant Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS, Android Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Nest Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Nest, Insteon, Nexia Nest, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa

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