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Google Nest Thermostats: Google’s flagship thermostat is the Nest Learning Thermostat, launched in 2024 as the first major update in nearly a decade tomsguide.com tomsguide.com. The 4th-gen Nest Learning Thermostat features a premium bezel-free glass display and built-in AI smarts that make it more context-aware – for example, using weather and occupancy data to optimize energy use tomsguide.com. It also finally added support for Matter, allowing it to work across other platforms like Apple Home or Amazon Alexa seamlessly tomsguide.com. Priced around $279, it now includes a remote temperature sensor in the box to monitor specific rooms tomsguide.com. Google also sells the lower-cost Nest Thermostat aimed at budget-conscious users and often available with energy rebates. All Nest thermostats integrate with Google Assistant for voice control. Strengths: Nest brought smart thermostats into the mainstream with a sleek design and auto-learning schedules. The latest model improves on that legacy with a sharper look and broader compatibility. Nest thermostats tie into Google’s ecosystem well – for instance, they can use your phone’s location for home/away modes and display on Nest Hub screens. They also receive periodic software updates.