The fourth-generation Learning Thermostat will retail for $280 and comes with an additional Temperature Sensor. The sensor can be placed anywhere in the home to provide a more accurate average temperature reading. Additional sensors can be purchased separately. Preorders for the new Nest Learning Thermostat open today, and the device will be available in stores from August 20. The third-generation Learning Thermostat will continue to be sold until stocks run out, and the budget-friendly Thermostat E will also remain available.
Key takeaways:
- Google has announced the launch of the Nest Learning Thermostat 4, a refresh of the device that gave Nest its name, 13 years after the release of the original and nearly a decade after the Learning Thermostat 3.
- The new Learning Thermostat will be powered by Google's generative AI model, Gemini, which is expected to boost Assistant’s conversational capabilities and enable more natural language interactions.
- The fourth-generation Learning Thermostat features a refined design with a larger, customizable display and AI models for micro-adjustments based on user habits and outside temperature, all aimed at saving energy consumption.
- The $280 smart thermostat comes with an additional Temperature Sensor in-box, with additional sensors available for purchase. Preorders open today and the product will be available on shelves from August 20.