Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen): price, specs & release date

Three whitelisted hands-on reviewers—TechHive, Tom's Guide and TechRadar—tested this exact 4th-gen model and all recommend it. They praise the stunning, art-like redesign with a larger near-borderless display, the smarter weather-aware AI learning with accept/decline schedule suggestions, the glanceable Dynamic Farsight display, and Matter support (Apple Home, Alexa, SmartThings). All three flag the premium ~$280 price. Reviews are largely qualitative—only TechRadar put a number on anything, timing his install at about 15-20 minutes. TechHive still prefers the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium. Praised: Stunning, art-like redesign with a larger, near-borderless display; Quick, easy installation (Tom's Guide notes no C-wire needed for power); Smarter, weather-aware AI learning with accept/decline schedule suggestions; Matter support opens it up to Apple Home, Alexa and SmartThings; Dynamic Farsight shows useful glanceable info (weather, time, temps); Bundled Nest Temperature Sensor adds value. Flagged: Premium price (~$280), among the priciest in its class; Remote sensor measures temperature only, not room occupancy (unlike Ecobee); Upgrading from an older Nest isn't plug-and-play; needs a new install; Google Home app is basic with occasional connectivity issues; No way to display info persistently; must approach to trigger the Soli radar; Only sold in the US and Canada. (From 3 tester reviews, 3 lab-tested.)

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.

At $280, the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) is the most expensive of the 13 smart thermostats we track, where the median is $159.

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

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.