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Nest

S Tier
Best in class · #9 of 40
93
4.6★2.6M ratings
Freeprice
1mosince update

What is Nest?

The Nest app is a Lifestyle app for managing Nest home devices, including thermostats, the Nest Secure alarm system, Nest Cam and Nest Hello cameras, Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and the Nest x Yale Lock. It sends notifications to an iPhone or iPad. It can use sensors, algorithms and phone location to adjust devices automatically, such as turning off the heat when you leave.

Pricing. Nest is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Adjusting a Nest thermostat from another room or away from home
  • Arming or disarming a Nest Secure alarm remotely
  • Viewing Nest Cam video and receiving Nest Protect alerts

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Why this app is in S tier

Nest scores 93 out of 100: rating 92, rating count 100, App Store search rank 79, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

At Google Nest, we make products that are beautiful, helpful and easy to use. The Nest app is no exception. Control your Nest thermostat, arm and disarm your Nest Secure alarm system, see your home with Nest Cam, and get an alert if Nest Protect goes off - all in one place. And receive notifications on your iPhone or iPad. Nest uses sensors, algorithms and the location of your phone to do the right thing automatically, turning off the heat and turning on the camera when you leave. Forget to set the alarm? It will notice, and send you a Remind Me alert. Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Thermostat E Thermostats that program themselves to help you save energy. - Change the temperature from the subway or the sofa using your phone. - See how much energy you used, and why. - View and edit your schedule. - Get extreme temperature alerts before your home gets too cold. Nest Secure alarm system - Arm and disarm your home remotely from the app. - Receive a Remind Me alert if you leave home and forget to set the alarm. - Receive a security alert on your phone telling you what triggered the alarm - a door or window opening, or someone entering a room. Nest Protect The smoke and carbo

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MeasureNestArlo SecureWansview Cloud
TierSSS
Score93 / 10093 / 10091 / 100
Rating4.6 ★4.2 ★4.7 ★
Ratings2.6M420K55.3K
Latest ratings · 180d1.8 ★ · 20 reviews2.1 ★ · 20 reviews2.8 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update35d ago2d ago37d ago
PriceFreeFree + IAPFree

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Where else it ranks

Questions about Nest

Is the Nest app free to install?

The listing shows a price of free. Nest Aware is a subscription sold separately, and the listing says person alerts and up to 30 days of video history require it.

Which Nest devices does the app support?

The listing names the Nest Learning Thermostat, Nest Thermostat E, Nest Secure, Nest Protect, Nest Cam models, Dropcam, Nest Hello and the Nest x Yale Lock. Some features apply only to certain models, such as App Silence on Nest Protect…

Does Nest Protect need an internet connection?

The listing says Nest Protect smoke or carbon monoxide alerts require Wi-Fi and a working internet connection. Other system requirements are not stated on the App Store.

Is Nest free?

Yes. Nest is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.

What is Nest good for?

Nest is built for adjusting a nest thermostat from another room or away from home, arming or disarming a nest secure alarm remotely, viewing nest cam video and receiving nest protect alerts. It sits in the home security list on AppTierList.

Is Nest worth it?

Nest is S tier, ranked #9 of 40 home security apps with a score of 93 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 2,574,907 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 8 apps rank above it.

How does Nest compare to Arlo Secure?

Nest is S tier at 93; Arlo Secure is S tier at 93. They score the same. Nest is free, with no in-app purchases, Arlo Secure is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Nest updated?

Nest was updated 35 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Home Security
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
93 / 100
Rank in list
#9 of 40
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free
App Store rating
4.6 out of 5
Number of ratings
2,574,907
Recent reviews
1.8 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(35 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Lifestyle
Good for
Adjusting a Nest thermostat from another room or away from home, Arming or disarming a Nest Secure alarm remotely, Viewing Nest Cam video and receiving Nest Protect alerts
Requires
iOS 14.0 or later
Size
240 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
6
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
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