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- Design and form factor Wow, slick design = ease of use. So beautiful to look at and reinvents the idea of temp control looking like a medical device
- Ease of use Simply one of the easiest and most intuitive devices I've come across in a space that easily confusing
Detailed review
Received my Nest two days after ordering it (a Saturday, no less). I had it installed about as quickly as it would take to unbox and mount. The part that took a few minutes was managing the mangled state of the wall space my previous thermostat was mounted. I had to repair that first, but if I hadn't I'm pretty sure it would have taken less than 10 minutes from unboxing to having it working with my wi-fi. The instructions and videos on the site are all outstanding primers to what is a very easy process.
I am using this in a single zone, upstair only system that is a single state 3 ton/13seer unit.
Now that it is hooked up I am learning along with the device.
Yes, it is missing a few advanced HVAC features it should have (work with 2stage cooling, pre-warm/cool a space, auto heat/cool), but those are features I'm sure are coming with a software upgrade.
Should a thermostat cost $250? Probably not, but I am hopeful this allows me a new level of control, or actually, ability to not feel I need to control the HVAC system, and that it will do what I need it to without me goofing with it.
Or, it will end up being an expensive needless gadget... But on first impressions it is such a well thought out and executed design I was willing to give it a try.
I am using this in a single zone, upstair only system that is a single state 3 ton/13seer unit.
Now that it is hooked up I am learning along with the device.
Yes, it is missing a few advanced HVAC features it should have (work with 2stage cooling, pre-warm/cool a space, auto heat/cool), but those are features I'm sure are coming with a software upgrade.
Should a thermostat cost $250? Probably not, but I am hopeful this allows me a new level of control, or actually, ability to not feel I need to control the HVAC system, and that it will do what I need it to without me goofing with it.
Or, it will end up being an expensive needless gadget... But on first impressions it is such a well thought out and executed design I was willing to give it a try.
good review!
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