Oct 02

Nest Learning Thermostat Second-generation

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We all remember the award winning Nest Learning Thermostat launched less than a year ago , and we are happy to see its even more elegant successor, Nest Second-gen. Slimmer and with a slightly re-designed hardware (the inside particularly), the new Learning Thermostat offers a number of cool features, including two additional languages (Spanish and French in addition to English), version 3.0 of its software, increased compatibility with low voltage residential heating and cooling systems (from 75% to 95% of the systems on the market) and improved energy saving capabilities.



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Oct 02

Nest Learning Thermostat gets refreshed with a slimmer design, improved scheduling features

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It’s been just about a year since former Apple exec Tony Fadell unveiled his newest project, the Nest Learning Thermostat. At the time, it was notable for being the sexiest thermostat in the history of household automation, with WiFi connectivity, mobile apps and an iPod-like click wheel for adjusting the temperature. Today, Nest Labs announced the follow-up to that product, and while it boasts the same tricks as the original, it’s noticeably slimmer and will work with a wider array of heating and cooling systems. Oh, and the company is finally releasing an Android tablet app, while the current iOS and Android phone applications are getting updated with new features as well. It’s up for pre-order now for $249, while the old model has gotten a price cut to $229. That’s the short version, but if you head past the break we’ll give you a more detailed walk-through of what’s changed.

Gallery: Nest Learning Thermostat hands-on (2012)

Gallery: Nest Learning Thermostat (2012)

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Sep 22

Nest home monitoring device pops up at the FCC with ZigBee, greater ambitions

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Nest home monitoring device pops up at the FCC with ZigBee, greater ambitions

Thermostat makers aren’t exactly known for their rapid update cycles, so we’ve been wondering just when a company as unusual as Nest would try its encore. If a new FCC filing is any indication, Tony Fadell and company aren’t resting on their temperature-controlled laurels. While we don’t know if it’s a thermostat as such, the “home monitoring device” at the US agency sports Nest’s familiar circular shape while tossing in some previously unseen ZigBee wireless — a clue that there’s home automation harmony afoot, either with other Nest units or with third-party devices. It’s also apparent that Nest is keeping WiFi and won’t venture far from its internet-friendly roots. All of the firm’s secrets will be revealed in March, although we’ll side with Zatz Not Funny and leave the possibility of an earlier announcement that helps us lower our heating bills.

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Jun 25

Nest partners with Texas utility, offers intelligent thermostat to energy-conscious households

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Nest partners with Texas utility company, offers intelligent thermostat to energyconscious households

What’s next for an energy-efficient thermostat designed by ex-Apple engineers? A limited promotion with a utilities provider to make it even more legit, that’s what. Now that Nest has broached online mega-retailer Amazon’s virtual shelves, the next stop on its trendy household domination tour’s taking it to Reliant, a Texas-based electricity company. Bundled into the utility’s “Learn & Conserve” plan, qualifying residents that sign-up for a two-year rate will receive one of the stylish, WiFi-enabled units, making the business of managing their energy settings a stylish and remotely controllable (via Android or iOS app) affair. Of course, you don’t need to be a resident of The Lone Star state to call one of these your own — Best Buy, Apple and Lowe’s will also eagerly claim your cash in exchange for this home-monitoring wündergadget.

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