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Nest

by Nest Labs

2.6M ratings
4408 reviews
#88 in free Lifestyle
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🌟 Lifestyle
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 1, 2011
  • September 16, 2026

Developer

Nest Labs
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Control your smart home devices, including thermostats, security systems, cameras, and smoke detectors, all from a single app. Receive alerts, manage schedules, and automate actions based on your presence.

✓Remote thermostat control
✓Arm/disarm security system
✓Live camera feeds
✓Smoke/CO alerts
✓Automated actions
✓Visitor notifications
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Nest. Based on 2.6M reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Lifestyle app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Easy to use
  • 🔒Reliable security features
  • 📽️Good video quality
  • 🔔Useful alerts and notifications
  • 🌐Convenient remote access

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent connectivity issues
  • ⏱️Slow app performance
  • 🔒Overly complex setup and login process
  • 💰Expensive subscription required for full functionality
  • 🔋Battery life issues with cameras
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What's New in Nest

5.88.2

September 16, 2026

Bug fixes and enhancements

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📈 88+1

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This app rose +1 position in Lifestyle chart.

Last updated on October 9, 2026.

User reviews

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Slow app

Coming from a hive this is nowhere near as responsive
Mike7_ekMike7_ek

Unscrupulous Google

I have 3 thermostats and no longer have remote functionality. Google offered me a discount on a new one but I’d have to throw the old ones away and redecorate. What a terrible environmental policy this is to throw something away just because they want you to but a new one. I’ll never buy a Google associated product again
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TapmeupTapmeup

Useless

Nest is out of control. You have no idea what it is doing.
Right now the controller says the heating is off …
but the boiler is firing and the radiators are hot. Have turned off all the options but that doesn’t change the fact it says everything is OFF but clearly not true.
Will replace it asap
Not a nest fanNot a nest fan

Doorbell

Really difficult to navigate since went to google home app unable to change ringtone for doorbell
monkeyboy1908monkeyboy1908

No hot water

Went away for 5 days. Not hot water in the morning.
BGapparentlyBGapparently
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Inconsistent home/away detection

Bug

Thermostat schedule resets unexpectedly

Bug

Smoke detector false alarms

Bug

Camera feed freezes or fails to load

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Improved scheduling and automation options

Feature

Better integration with other smart home devices

Feature

More customization options for alerts and notifications

Feature

Offline viewing and recording capabilities

Feature

FAQ

What does the Nest app do?

The Nest app allows you to control and monitor various smart home devices from Google Nest. This includes thermostats, security systems, cameras, and smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, all from your smartphone or tablet.

What are the key features of the Nest app?

Key features include remote control of thermostats to adjust temperature and view energy usage, arming and disarming your security system, viewing live feeds from Nest Cams, and receiving alerts from Nest Protect smoke and CO detectors.

Is the Nest app free to use?

The Nest app itself is free to download and use for basic control of your devices. However, some advanced features, such as extended video history for Nest Cams, require a subscription to Nest Aware, which is an in-app purchase.

What devices are compatible with the Nest app?

The app is designed to work with a range of Google Nest products, including Nest Learning Thermostats, Nest Thermostat E, Nest Secure alarm systems, Nest Protect smoke and CO alarms, various Nest Cams (including IQ and Dropcam models), Nest Hello video doorbells, and Nest x Yale locks.

How can the Nest app help automate my home?

The app uses sensors and your phone's location to automate actions. For example, it can automatically adjust your thermostat or turn on cameras when you leave home, and send 'Remind Me' alerts if you forget to set your alarm.