Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)
Thermostat that learns your routine to build its own schedule; $279.99 with one room sensor.
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- Can a smart thermostat balance temperature room by room?Yes
The Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) comes with one Nest Temperature Sensor for room-by-room comfort; more cost $39.99 each.
Good to know: Maker's description; works with 85% of systems per Google.
- Can a smart thermostat set its own schedule?Yes
The Nest Learning Thermostat automatically creates a schedule by learning your routine and preferences.
Good to know: Maker's description.
- Can a smart thermostat work without a C-wire?Yes
Google says the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) works in most homes without a C wire, using Power Sharing.
Good to know: Heating-only, cooling-only, zoned and heat pump systems may need a Nest Power Connector or C wire.
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Google Store page for the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen), read Oct 23, 2026: $279.99, includes one Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) for room-by-room comfort (extra sensors $39.99). Automatically creates a schedule by learning your routine and preferences. Designed to work in most homes without a C wire (Power Sharing); some systems, such as heating-only, cooling-only, zoned and heat pump systems, need a Nest Power Connector or C wire. Works with 85% of systems.
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- First recorded: In storesCan a smart thermostat set its own schedule?
The Nest Learning Thermostat automatically creates a schedule by learning your routine and preferences.
- First recorded: In storesCan a smart thermostat balance temperature room by room?
The Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) comes with one Nest Temperature Sensor for room-by-room comfort; more cost $39.99 each.
- First recorded: In storesCan a smart thermostat work without a C-wire?
Google says the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) works in most homes without a C wire, using Power Sharing.