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Nest Thermostats are some of the cooler smart home devices out there, though they have relatively limited uses. That's why issues affecting the devices' Wi-Fi chips are so frustrating, as it ...

The Nest Learning Thermostat is on display following a news conference, in San Francisco. Google's Nest Labs is releasing new versions of its surveillance video camera and talking smoke detector as ...

If your Nest Thermostat is (or has been) unable to connect to wifi, Google will send you a replacement for free. For months, Nest users have reported seeing a “w5 error” when trying to connect their ...

The Nest Thermostat has been on the market for nearly a decade and has proven to be one of the most popular units for homeowners that want to automate their heating and cooling. One of the coolest ...

Nick Statt is a Senior Producer on Decoder. Previously, he reported on the technology and gaming industries for more than a decade. Some users of Nest thermostats can no longer control the devices ...

Google pulled all smart functionality from its early Nest devices at the end of October, turning them into dumb thermostats that only offer manual temperature adjustment via the built-in dial. Owners ...

For many homeowners, smart thermostats are worth the hype, as they let you control your heating and cooling efficiently from anywhere. One of these models, the Google Nest, is present in millions of ...

The Nest thermostat is so smart, it knows your house better than you do. You can adjust it remotely, teaching it your temperature preferences over time. Once it learns, it can even help you save ...

Nest Labs said Wednesday that it will sell a cheaper Internet-connected thermostat in a bid to get more customers. Six years ago, the company unveiled its $249 Nest Learning Thermostat. Less than ...