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On Earth Day, Nest Thermostats Are on Sale on Google Play
A bit over three months have passed since Nest Labs was acquired by Google, and now their products are already on the search giant’s Play Store.
Google has been an important supporter of renewable energy, and the company’s investments in this field are proof of that. The acquisition of Nest in January only emphasized the search giant’s great concern for our planet, so it really shouldn’t surprise anyone that Earth Day was chosen for launching the Nest Thermostat on Play Store.
Nest’s Yoky Matsuoka pointed out in a blog post that “In honor of Earth Day, we’re excited to announce that we’ve crunched the numbers and come to a pretty amazing conclusion: for the majority of our customers, the Nest Thermostat can become carbon neutral in just eight weeks. For some customers, it can take as little as two weeks.”
She also expressed her enthusiasm regarding the impact of the learning thermostats on the world, as well as the potential of these little gadgets: “We are incredibly proud of the positive impact Nest has had so far, but our work isn’t done. We’re also setting a new goal for ourselves. By next Earth Day, we hope Nest Thermostat schedules around the world can save the energy equal to the annual amount of CO2 absorbed by a forest 50 times the size of Manhattan. But together we think we can reach that goal and make next year’s Earth Day all the greener.”
On Google’s Play Store, the Nest Thermostat is now placed right under the Nexus devices. This might be a clear sign that Google has great plans for its new acquisition, and that true smart homes could become a reality in the not-so-distant future. The device carries a price tag of $249, which is not that much, if you come to think about how much a Nest Thermostat can help you save in the long run.
As usual, one major downside about selling Google products on Play Store is the limited availability of said devices. The Nest Thermostat will only be available in a few selected countries, while the inhabitants of the others will have to pay extra to get their mittens on such products. Hopefully, Google will take measure about that soon and will adjust the availability of its gadgets.
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Nest Launches its Smart Thermostat in the UK for £179
First there was the smoke detector alarm. Then there came Nest Learning Thermostat, which was an item in the Land of the Yankees. But finally, the intelligent thermostat has arrived in the United...
Nest Learning Thermostat gets refreshed with a slimmer design, improved scheduling features
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.
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Nest Learning Thermostat gets refreshed with a slimmer design, improved scheduling features originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | CommentsNest 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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Nest home monitoring device pops up at the FCC with ZigBee, greater ambitions originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Sep 2012 22:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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FCC | Email this | Comments Nest partners with Texas utility, offers intelligent thermostat to energy-conscious 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.
Nest partners with Texas utility, offers intelligent thermostat to energy-conscious households originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
PermalinkGigaOm | Reliant | Email this | Comments Amazon becomes the latest retailer to sell the trendy Nest Learning Thermostat
Frankly, we all knew it was only a matter of time before the renowned online retailer, Amazon, would start offering the trendiest thermostat known to man. Joining the likes of Apple, Lowe's and, naturally, Nest's official site, Amazon is the latest shop to welcome the famed Learning Thermostat onto its shelves, with availability expected as soon as tomorrow (June 8th). As for pricing, that won't be changing much, which means you'll still have to shell out $249 -- though, you could see it hit your doorstep sooner without paying extra if you have one of those fancy Prime accounts. In any case, folks looking to grab one of these notorious Nest thermos can do so from either of the source links below.
Amazon becomes the latest retailer to sell the trendy Nest Learning Thermostat originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
PermalinkGigaOM | Nest, Amazon | Email this | Comments Nest expands its reach, begins shipping Learning Thermostat to Canada
The Nest Learning Thermostat has certainly generated plenty of buzz -- and not just by thermostat standards -- but it's so far only be available to those in the United States. That's finally starting to change today, though, with Nest announcing that is has now begun shipping the thermostat to Canada. Those interested will initially only be order the device through Nest's own website, where it will set Canadians back the same $249 -- they can also take advantage of the "Nest Concierge" program to get the unit professionally installed for $119, with additional installations running $25 each (all still in US dollars). Still no word on any Canadian retailers that will be carrying the device.
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Nest expands its reach, begins shipping Learning Thermostat to Canada originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 May 2012 17:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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