I am not The Verge’s foremost smart home expert, but I sure do love my fourth-gen Nest Learning Thermostat. (As does our actual senior smart home reviewer Jennifer Pattinson Tuohy — she gave it a 9 in her review.) It’s sleek, looks gorgeous on my wall, is easy to use (and install), and most importantly, it helps me save on my utility bills. It also comes with a temperature sensor, which is handy if you live in a multifloor house, or if one room tends to fluctuate a couple degrees more often than others.
Amazon and Best Buy both have the thermostat at about $50 off its retail $279.99 price, but if you opt for the polished gold version, you can get it for $209.99 — an all-time low price for the device since it launched. Speaking as someone with the polished gold version, it’s totally worth it. I say this as someone with cool-toned decor, but the gold doesn’t clash like I feared it would, and it offers a cozier vibe overall.
Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)
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Also, I can’t stress this enough: if you’re a smart home newbie, the Nest Thermostat’s easy installation is a major plus. Last year, I was a blundering first-time smart home owner and I tried installing a different thermostat. I ended up with a bloody foot and a $975 bill when the professional electricians told me “Just go with a Nest.”
This is a great deal for the Nest Learning Thermostat! It’s always exciting to see discounts during Black Friday, especially on smart home devices. Happy shopping!
Absolutely, the Black Friday deals can really make smart home upgrades more accessible! Plus, the Nest Learning Thermostat’s ability to adapt to your schedule can lead to long-term savings on energy bills, making it a smart investment in more ways than one.