Google Nest Learning Thermostat - 3rd Generation Nest Thermostat - Stainless Steel $129.99

RGon

Apr 2, 2026 6:52 PM

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I would advise against getting these thermostats, not because of the taking or being from Google, but because they're actual trash. Have gone through 2 of them in 2 years. Relay sticks and when you send it for warranty thinking you'd get a new one, you instead get a refurbished extremely visibly used one.

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Quote from RGon

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I would advise against getting these thermostats, not because of the taking or being from Google, but because they're actual trash. Have gone through 2 of them in 2 years. Relay sticks and when you send it for warranty thinking you'd get a new one, you instead get a refurbished extremely visibly used one.

Haven't used this particular one, but I have the "free" nest one (coupon from my electric company) and it's been great! The "Google - Nest Smart Programmable Wifi Thermostat" - installed it in 2 different locations (moved), still works great today, so much better than the old non-smart thermostats, and super convenient for being able to monitor and adjust the temp remotely.

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Philsaurus

Apr 2, 2026 9:01 PM

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PhilsaurusApr 2, 2026 9:01 PM

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Google recently obsoleted the 1st and 2nd gen nest thermostats. I got a 4th gen to replace mine, which requires using the Google Home app over the old Nest app. The new app is not great, and doesn't allow as much flexibility in scheduling. It's also supposed to support Apple HomeKit, but I havnt been able to get it to work.
All that is, to say, I don't know how much longer Google will continue supporting the 3rd gen of these thermostats and the fact that they stopped allowing app control of the 2nd gen a while back was a pretty poor move by them.

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busteddeals

Apr 2, 2026 9:23 PM

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busteddealsApr 2, 2026 9:23 PM

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I've had mine for almost 9 years, going strong still - hoping EOL is a bit farther out.

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greymoose

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Quote from Philsaurus

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Google recently obsoleted the 1st and 2nd gen nest thermostats. I got a 4th gen to replace mine, which requires using the Google Home app over the old Nest app. The new app is not great, and doesn't allow as much flexibility in scheduling. It's also supposed to support Apple HomeKit, but I havnt been able to get it to work.
All that is, to say, I don't know how much longer Google will continue supporting the 3rd gen of these thermostats and the fact that they stopped allowing app control of the 2nd gen a while back was a pretty poor move by them.

I'm similarly wary. My 1st gen was running strong and then they rug pulled the app and made it a dumb thermostat. If I hadn't gotten a free one from my utilities, I would have abandoned Nest for something else.

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P4RT1CLEM4N

Apr 3, 2026 2:20 AM

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P4RT1CLEM4NApr 3, 2026 2:20 AM

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3rd gen had to be in it's twilight years of support via the app..

LangTang

Apr 3, 2026 4:33 AM

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LangTangApr 3, 2026 4:33 AM

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I've had the 3rd gen for about 5 yrs now. The first one didn't work after a few months but they replaced it. Since then it has worked without any issue. I hate the google home app but other than that the thermostat has been great.

DrMASE

Apr 3, 2026 10:08 AM

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DrMASEApr 3, 2026 10:08 AM

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I've had mine for almost 9 years, going strong still - hoping EOL is a bit farther out.

I've had mine that long also without issues. Hoping Hubitat can access it once Google drops it.

kris.d.phillips

Apr 3, 2026 2:05 PM

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kris.d.phillipsApr 3, 2026 2:05 PM

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Never buy a Nest thermostat. Poor electrical design, support will be dropped before it wears out, etc. Google is too unreliable about their product lines to trust them with ANYTHING long term.

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