The new Nest Thermostat offers good value for the money

The Nest Thermostat uses two AAA alkaline batteries to help power it, and they are included in your purchase. Here are the Nest Thermostat's basic specs: The new Nest Thermostat is a stripped-down and more affordable version of our favorite smart thermostat, Nest's Learning Thermostat. The latest model comes with mounting hardware but does not include a trim kit as the Nest Learning Thermostat does (though it can be purchased separately). It's also not smart enough to learn temperature preferences and habits over time, and instead of a built-in rechargeable battery like the Learning Thermostat has, the Nest Thermostat uses two AAA alkaline batteries. The Nest Thermostat does include many comparable features to the Nest Learning Thermostat like Eco Mode, Home/Away Assist, and scheduling features to help you save on energy costs, adding up to good value for the money.