We’re getting into the colder months of the year (at least in the northern hemisphere). If you haven’t done so already, it’ll soon be time to switch on the heating. Rather than make manual adjustments to the thermostat throughout the day, why not let a smart version take care of the heavy lifting? As luck would have it, Google’s Nest Thermostat is back on sale.
The device . That’s $45 off the regular price but some way off the record low of $61 it dropped to a year ago.
Google’s Nest Thermostat is on sale for $85. It’s a helpful way to optimize your home’s temperature and save money.
This is a more affordable version of the Nest Learning Thermostat and should do the trick for many people. When you leave your home, the Energy Star-certified Nest Thermostat can automatically adjust the temperature to prevent wasting energy on heating or cooling.
The Nest app allows you to tweak the settings remotely. This can come in especially handy if you’re going to arrive home at a different time than usual. You can delay a temperature change or make it kick in earlier so your home’s at the optimal level of warmth while minimizing energy waste.
The thermostat can be controlled via Google Assistant and other Matter-certified assistants such as Siri and Alexa. There’s also a Savings Finder feature. This offers suggestions on how to tweak your temperature schedule to keep your costs lower.
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