Google's new Nest Learning Thermostat works with HomeKit through Matter

AppleInsider said:

..., and since they support Matter, both can work with Apple HomeKit.

I was super excited until I noticed "both can" in the first sentence, which is not what the article title implies.  I still have a first gen Nest, but I've always wanted HomeKit support.  Looks like I'll have to wait till these are out and reviewed by HomeKit enthusiasts to get a good picture of how comprehensive any support is.  Hopefully AI will get an early unit and provide its own review, including comparisons to the current Ecobee and any other prominent HK thermostat.  Last I checked there weren't that many notable alternatives though.

kurai_kage said:

AppleInsider said:

..., and since they support Matter, both can work with Apple HomeKit.

I was super excited until I noticed "both can" in the first sentence, which is not what the article title implies.  I still have a first gen Nest, but I've always wanted HomeKit support.  Looks like I'll have to wait till these are out and reviewed by HomeKit enthusiasts to get a good picture of how comprehensive any support is.  Hopefully AI will get an early unit and provide its own review, including comparisons to the current Ecobee and any other prominent HK thermostat.  Last I checked there weren't that many notable alternatives though.

Apple’s Home app can pair to the upcoming and redesigned 4th gen Nest Learning Thermostat, but you'll only have basic controls, for example temperature settings. For the full boat of advanced features you will need the Google Home App, which is vastly improved over what it was a couple of years ago.

kurai_kage said:

AppleInsider said:

..., and since they support Matter, both can work with Apple HomeKit.

Last I checked there weren't that many notable alternatives though.

You just mentioned a notable alternative: Ecobee. I have four throughout the house for the last five years and they’ve been excellent. Haven’t even thought about Nest. 

igorsky said:

kurai_kage said:

AppleInsider said:

..., and since they support Matter, both can work with Apple HomeKit.

Last I checked there weren't that many notable alternatives though.

You just mentioned a notable alternative: Ecobee. I have four throughout the house for the last five years and they’ve been excellent. Haven’t even thought about Nest. 

I did just preorder the new Nest Thermostat, primarily for two features: More malleable and specific "learning", and the inclusion of the temp monitor in the box for the master bedroom. Both should make my wife happier. If it were just me, I'm good with the 2nd gen units we have now.

Of course I won't argue with the larger display with optional info fields other than the current temperature setting, but that's mostly a guy thing.