Our quick take
Nest 3.0 - 4.0 / 5
Professional install
- Installed on wall on mounted on Nest Stand Separate Heat Link connects to boiler Around one hour for professional install
Settling in
- Control via Nest App or thermostat itself Heat Link has manual override Farsight feature offers better sensors
Zoning out
- No individual zone control Multiple boiler support Hot water control available
Home & Away
- GPS smartphone data Farsight motion detection Family Accounts
Scheduling
- Learns your routine No heat boost option No Away scheduling
Reports
- Energy breakdown usage reports
To recap
When it comes to central heating control, and keeping one eye on economical spending, the Nest Learning Thermostat 3.0 is a clever little package. Easy to install and manage, with the potential to save energy and therefore money, it’s a choice option for a modern thermostat. It’s already got better through updates - and having seen such improvements, the idea of yet more improvements means it’ll only get more intelligent in the future.
