Will it work with your system?
Works well with
- Phone control and scheduling
- Systems the maker's checker confirms
Check first if you have
- Line-voltage baseboard heat
- Millivolt gas heaters
What it controls
The Google Nest Thermostat 3rd Gen Learning Thermostat is a learning thermostat. Its listing doesn't spell out which heating and cooling systems it supports, so run the maker's compatibility checker before you buy.
Power is where installs stall: the listing doesn't say whether it needs a C wire. C-wire options.
The listing doesn't state heat pump support; if you have an O/B wire, confirm with the maker before ordering. Heat pump wiring.
Connectivity: Wi-Fi. It google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, nest.
Tick your terminals in the wiring checker to see whether its maker's statements cover your system.
Also on the listing: dimensions of 3.3 in (D) x 3.3 in (W) x 1.1 in (H), a weight of 1.6 lb and a digital.
Compatibility and specs
These come from the maker's listing for this exact model; the source of each is marked. Anything the maker leaves out is marked not stated.
| Model number | Thermostat 3rd Gen | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Model name | Thermostat - 3rd Gen | Retailer |
| Dimensions (seller) | 3.3"D x 3.3"W x 1.1"H | Retailer |
| Works with | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, nest | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | Wireless: Working Wi-Fi connection: 802.11b/g/n @ 2.4GHz, 5GHz, Wireless interconnect: 802.15.4 @ 2.4GHz, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) | Retailer |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Retailer |
| Power | Hardwired | Retailer |
| Voltage | 24 V | Retailer |
| Display | Digital | Retailer |
| Mounting / installation | Wall Mount | Retailer |
| Material | Metal | Retailer |
| Product weight | 1.6 lb | Retailer |
Strong points and weak points
Strong points
- Works with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Weak points
- C-wire need not stated
- Needs Wi-Fi for smart features
Wiring and install notes
- Compatibility statements are the maker's own. Confirm with the maker's compatibility checker, turn the power off before wiring, and leave line-voltage and furnace work to a licensed electrician or HVAC technician.
Thermostats to compare it with
FAQ
Does the Google Nest Thermostat 3rd Gen Learning Thermostat need a C wire?
Does the Google Nest Thermostat 3rd Gen Learning Thermostat work with a heat pump?
Other smart thermostats with similar wiring
- Honeywell Home THX321WFS2001W Smart Thermostat
- Riseem STN701W-Blue Smart Thermostat
- meross MTS300 Smart Thermostat
- Google Nest BH1254-US Smart Thermostat
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Our take
A fit for phone control and scheduling.
Where to get it
The link goes to this exact model's listing. Check that the box includes the trim plate or C-wire adapter you need, and confirm your wiring with the maker's compatibility checker before you order.
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