$99.99 – $129.99
Budget-friendly smart thermostat with Matter support, 2.4" display, and Soli radar for motion detection. Works with most HVAC systems without a C wire.
Want Nest ecosystem without premium price
Energy savings features, app control, routines at budget price
Google Home ecosystem
Works seamlessly with Google Assistant and Nest products
Simple smart thermostat needs
Basic scheduling, remote control, Google integration at low cost
Budget-conscious Google user
Half the price of Learning Thermostat with core Google features
Want learning/adaptive features
No true learning - need Learning Thermostat for that
Need Farsight display
No motion-activated display - stays dark until touched
Prefer metal premium build
Plastic ring and simpler design vs Learning Thermostat
No C-wire available
Battery issues without C-wire - may lose power
Thermostat ignores set temperature and changes on its own
Google Nest CommunityUnexpected Eco mode activations even when home
User ReviewsBattery wont hold charge - requires C-wire to fix
Google Nest CommunitySoftware updates cause compatibility issues with phones
User ReportsNo Farsight - display stays off until touched
designCause: Cost reduction vs Learning Thermostat
Temperature settings ignored by thermostat
occasionalCause: Eco mode and schedule conflicts
Plastic build feels cheaper
commonCause: Budget design with plastic vs metal ring
No true learning capability
designCause: Feature reserved for Learning Thermostat model
Installing without C-wire
Battery drains, thermostat loses power and resets
Tip: Install C-wire or Nest Power Connector before setup
Expecting it to learn like Learning Thermostat
No adaptive learning - must program schedule manually
Tip: Set up schedule in app - this model doesnt auto-learn
Not disabling Eco temperatures
Thermostat overrides your settings with Eco mode
Tip: Adjust Eco temperature range to match your comfort preferences
All smart features, scheduling, remote access, Google integration
Basic thermostat with last schedule, manual control on device
Temperature, occupancy, usage patterns stored by Google. Used for energy reports.
Google collects home data. Used for advertising targeting. No local-only option.
Tested with up to 8 devices
Works well in multi-thermostat homes via Google Home. No Farsight or learning. C-wire recommended.
No learning. No Farsight. Plastic build. C-wire needed for reliability.
Nest Learning Thermostat
If: Want learning and premium build
Ecobee3 Lite
If: Want room sensors at similar price
Amazon Smart Thermostat
If: Want even cheaper option
Google ecosystem on budget
Best value for Google Home users who dont need learning
Just need basic smart thermostat
Remote control, scheduling, energy savings at low price
Want thermostat that learns your schedule
No learning - get Learning Thermostat for that feature
Value premium design and materials
Plastic build - Learning Thermostat has metal design
Learning for adaptive features, premium build, Farsight. Regular for budget Google integration.
Source: Comparison ReviewsStrongly recommended. Without it, battery issues can cause thermostat to lose power.
Source: Google SupportLikely Eco mode. Adjust Eco temperatures in app to match your preferences.
Source: Google Nest CommunityNo Farsight feature. Display only activates when you touch it or use app.
Source: Google SupportNo, this model does not have learning capability. You must set schedule manually.
Source: Product Specs