Google Home simplifies thermostat control in preparation for the new Nest

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  • Google's new fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat was announced earlier this week, and to complement the new device, Google is revamping the app controls.
  • The thermostat is supported by the Google Home app, which has undergone an overhaul of the UI for a more efficient experience.
  • The improved UI makes temperature adjustments easier to access, and the new controls are expected to be rolled out soon.



Google announced the new fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat earlier this week, and now it looks like it's going to revamp how users control the device through the Google Home app.

Selling for $280 on the Google Store, the new thermostat has an all-glass display with subtle bezels, making it slimmer overall, with a larger display than its predecessor and a more modern look and feel.

This thermostat comes with features to maximize efficiency, including support for up to six Google Nest temperature sensors, a far-sighted display that shows different information at different distances, and subtle warnings if a fault is detected in the HVAC system, helping to prevent costly repairs before they happen.

To complement the thermostat's new premium look and functionality, Google has completely revamped the thermostat's controls within the Google Home app.


A hand turns the dial on a Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) against a white wall

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After nearly a decade, Google has announced a new Nest Learning Thermostat, which looks like a wall-mounted Pixel Watch.

However, there is still no built-in air quality sensor.

We've seen a revamped UI in Google Home public preview version 3.20.1.8. The change hasn't been widely deployed yet, so this could be an A/B test or a gradual server-side rollout before the fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat hits stores on August 20th.

The new UI isn't the prettiest, but it is certainly more efficient. Previously, icons for tools like Energy Dashboard, the deprecated Nest app, and settings and overflow menus were all located in the top right corner of the Thermostat UI in the Google Home app.


New and old Nest Thermostat controls in the Google Home app.

In the new UI, the Nest app and Energy Dashboard icons have been repositioned as pills below the main thermostat control, while the settings cog and overflow menu retain their positions at the top.

At the bottom, you'll also see information like time to desired temperature, mode, humidity, and fan control.


Easy access control

Screenshots of the new Nest Thermostat


As part of the update, the thermostat temperature setting favorite Menu. Previously, your favorite thermostat settings were stored on the chip, and tapping on it would open the full thermostat control panel. Now, the chip itself is '+' and '-' Controls to regulate temperature '>' Button to jump to the full panel.

More details about the UI changes are expected to be announced by Google as early as August 20th.

Thank you: Hamza

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