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Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen): specs and price (2026)

Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) has a US price of $279.99 (US MSRP $279.99 per SafeWise review citing current listing. Released August 20, 2024. Available in Stainless Steel, Polished Gold, Obsidian, Snow colorways.). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.

Specifications

Price (US)	$279.99 US MSRP $279.99 per SafeWise review citing current listing. Released August 20, 2024. Available in Stainless Steel, Polished Gold, Obsidian, Snow colorways.
Brand	Google Nest
Released	2024-08
display	2.68-inch circular stainless-steel framed display with Farsight (activates when motion detected), 3.9-inch diameter body
sensors included	Temperature, humidity, occupancy (60 GHz Soli radar), ambient light; up to 6 additional Nest temperature sensors supported
geofencing	Yes
hvac compatibility	Most 24V systems: single- and multi-stage forced air (gas/oil/electric), heat pumps (1-3 stage heating, 1-2 stage cooling), radiant, hydronic, boilers; not compatible with communicating HVAC systems
c wire required	No
voice assistants	Google Assistant (built-in via Google Home app), Amazon Alexa, Matter
energy reports	Yes
release	2024-08

Source: en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by safewise.com. Wikipedia confirms 4th gen released August 20 2024, 2.68-inch display, 3.9-inch diameter, Soli radar occupancy sensor. SafeWise confirms $279.99 MSRP and no C-wire required. HVAC compatibility and voice assistant details from Wikipedia article and Google's publicly documented compatibility (Alexa, Google Assistant, Matter). Farsight feature documented across multiple review sources. Energy history (Nest Home Report) confirmed from SafeWise and Wikipedia.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) cost?

The Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) has a US price of $279.99 (US MSRP $279.99 per SafeWise review citing current listing. Released August 20, 2024. Available in Stainless Steel, Polished Gold, Obsidian, Snow colorways.), as of 2026-06-15.

When was the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) released?

The Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) was released 2024-08.

What are the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)'s key specs?

Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) (Google Nest): display 2.68-inch circular stainless-steel framed display with Farsight (activates when motion detected), 3.9-inch diameter body, sensors included Temperature, humidity, occupancy (60 GHz Soli radar), ambient light; up to 6 additional Nest temperature sensors supported, geofencing Yes, hvac compatibility Most 24V systems: single- and multi-stage forced air (gas/oil/electric), heat pumps (1-3 stage heating, 1-2 stage cooling), radiant, hydronic, boilers; not compatible with communicating HVAC systems, c wire required No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.