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Google Nest Thermostat (2020): specs and price (2026)

Google Nest Thermostat (2020) has a US price of $129.99 (US MSRP $129.99 per SafeWise review. Released October 12, 2020. Budget/entry Nest thermostat; still available as of 2026.). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.

Specifications

Price (US)	$129.99 US MSRP $129.99 per SafeWise review. Released October 12, 2020. Budget/entry Nest thermostat; still available as of 2026.
Brand	Google Nest
Released	2020-10
display	2.4-inch display with touch-sensitive strip control on right side (replaces rotating ring); mirror finish
sensors included	Temperature, 60 GHz Soli radar occupancy sensor; no remote sensor support
geofencing	Yes
hvac compatibility	85% of 24V systems; forced air (gas/oil/electric), heat pumps; simpler HVAC support than Nest Learning Thermostat; not compatible with communicating HVAC systems
c wire required	No
voice assistants	Google Assistant (via Google Home), Amazon Alexa, IFTTT
energy reports	Yes
release	2020-10

Source: en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by safewise.com. Wikipedia confirms 2020 Nest Thermostat released October 12 2020, 2.4-inch display, Soli radar presence detection, touch-sensitive side strip replacing rotating ring. SafeWise review confirms $129.99 price, no C-wire required (uses AAA backup batteries), 85% HVAC compatibility, Alexa + Google support, monthly Nest Home Report. Farsight not supported on this model per Wikipedia.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Google Nest Thermostat (2020) cost?

The Google Nest Thermostat (2020) has a US price of $129.99 (US MSRP $129.99 per SafeWise review. Released October 12, 2020. Budget/entry Nest thermostat; still available as of 2026.), as of 2026-06-15.

When was the Google Nest Thermostat (2020) released?

The Google Nest Thermostat (2020) was released 2020-10.

What are the Google Nest Thermostat (2020)'s key specs?

Google Nest Thermostat (2020) (Google Nest): display 2.4-inch display with touch-sensitive strip control on right side (replaces rotating ring); mirror finish, sensors included Temperature, 60 GHz Soli radar occupancy sensor; no remote sensor support, geofencing Yes, hvac compatibility 85% of 24V systems; forced air (gas/oil/electric), heat pumps; simpler HVAC support than Nest Learning Thermostat; not compatible with communicating HVAC systems, c wire required No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.