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Preorder price is 250. About 100 bucks more for professional installation. 25 extra for each additional terminal. It doesn't seem too bad ... I was expecting 50

by iqster 15y ago

Preorder price is 250. About 100 bucks more for professional installation. 25 extra for each additional terminal. It doesn't seem too bad ... I was expecting 500 after watching the video. My biggest concern is installation. I live in a rental, so I will have to uninstall the Nest with me when I leave. They have a nifty video plus compatibility checking app. Will try it when I get home tonight.

brador 15y ago
I did not see the price. Looking at it now, I'd say it seems nice in relation to the iPhone price point, but remember what this is. It's just a nicer looking thermostat. The learning functionality is next to useless for most as they're in and out during the day/evening, so it needs constant changing just like a regular thermostat regardless. Effectively, the patterns can't be learnt. My thermostat is beside my front door. I enter my home, I set it, then again before bed and in the morning again. There's not much to it and I wouldn't cede control for $250+$100. $50, yeah. Maybe even $100 for a cool looking, easy to install device. But not $250.
- iqster 15y ago
  Sure ... I don't think this will be useful for everyone. I've wanted a product like this ever since I went for a 2 week vacation in the middle of winter with the heaters on. I actually had a thermostat at that time but it was too stupid-complicated. The ability to control the heating/cooling system wirelessly, and a UI that doesn't suck are the main selling features for me. Regarding learning, I don't know if it will work or not. I am also skeptical of their claims. In fact, my worry is that the learning system can't be disabled, and it will start to do stupid things! Then again, it might work ... we'll find out soon :)
- HeyLaughingBoy 15y ago
  Why not just use a programmable thermostat? They are down to around $20 these days.
  - brador 15y ago
    I had a programmable in my last property. Didn't really use it much due to my erratic schedule. If I was a 9-5 it would be super handy though.

by iqster 15y ago

brador 15y ago

I did not see the price. Looking at it now, I'd say it seems nice in relation to the iPhone price point, but remember what this is. It's just a nicer looking thermostat. The learning functionality is next to useless for most as they're in and out during the day/evening, so it needs constant changing just like a regular thermostat regardless. Effectively, the patterns can't be learnt. My thermostat is beside my front door. I enter my home, I set it, then again before bed and in the morning again. There's not much to it and I wouldn't cede control for $250+$100. $50, yeah. Maybe even $100 for a cool looking, easy to install device. But not $250.

iqster 15y ago
Sure ... I don't think this will be useful for everyone. I've wanted a product like this ever since I went for a 2 week vacation in the middle of winter with the heaters on. I actually had a thermostat at that time but it was too stupid-complicated. The ability to control the heating/cooling system wirelessly, and a UI that doesn't suck are the main selling features for me. Regarding learning, I don't know if it will work or not. I am also skeptical of their claims. In fact, my worry is that the learning system can't be disabled, and it will start to do stupid things! Then again, it might work ... we'll find out soon :)
HeyLaughingBoy 15y ago
Why not just use a programmable thermostat? They are down to around $20 these days.
- brador 15y ago
  I had a programmable in my last property. Didn't really use it much due to my erratic schedule. If I was a 9-5 it would be super handy though.