@Nest - I've never been that exited about a thermostat before, really never. In a house with thermostat on different floor, will nests be communicating together or it's not important to get good result for the whole house?
@bigch98 Yes the Nest does communicate to multiple systems and can communicate with other Nest's sharing information to maintain whole home comfort. While the installation does appear to be simple, this type of application might be left up to a certified NEST professional.
All I could do after watching this video, is shout... "WANT!!". Literally. I just shouted "WANT!" after watching this. Then shared it on my Facebook wall. And told my roommate. And showed him the video. We both "WANT".
Thermostats have been "dumb" devices for far too long. I avoid using heating/cooling altogether as long as possible, due to how inefficient our A/C is (heating - run by our water heater - is better). Nest could REALLY help if it adapts to my wild temp setting swings ;)
@Volatus Water coil systems can be quite efficient. I would recommend that if your utility expenses are higher then to be expected. That you start looking for an underlying issues such as leaky duct work or inadequate thermal barrier. And never rule out having your system inspected by a professional HVAC company. There might be an issues with how your system is configured, over all capacity and efficiency rating of the water heater.
I am concerned that the NEST people are misrepresenting the percentage of total domestic energy which is controlled by a single oldstyle room thermostat. They seem to have ignored the high percentage of domestic energy which is associated with DOMESTIC WATER HEATING. Please inform us, where do your statistics come from? and where can we review them? Also, are there plans- at some point in the future, to incorporate the monitoring and control of DOMESTIC WATER HEATING into NEST's capabilities?
@jungianman These are common statistics provided from the EPA and DOE. Please keep in mind that these statistics are based upon averages. Average house size, average comfort levels, average climates in the US. There is nothing exact about it. And honestly these numbers are lower then ones I have seen in the past.
Coming from a HVAC professional, this is a really cool stat for the most of the US.
@1stchoicehomecomfort I was asking the NEST manufacturers- who posted the video, to point us toward some specific scientific papers so that their statements about the basic premises behind their product could be scrutinised.
Vague reassurances from NEST or HVAC professionsals are exactly the sort of non-scientific non-specific non-information what I am trying to penetrate.
Can you provide links to specific EPA or DOE documents on which the NEST's claims are based?
The video seems a little biased towards cooler climates. I live in Florida, so for at least eight months out of the year, turning the thermostat down when I leave the house would be an awful idea for saving energy.
@davidcgc Yep, it's November, so we figured talking about warming up the house made more sense. We'll feature tips for warmer climates on our blog in the coming months.
Hmmm. This is extremely cool and I definitely WANT. However, I am a bit concerned by what this thing does. It has detectors that monitor when you are coming and going from your house. It has your WiFi address and zip code, so it has a fairly good idea of where you live. All of this information is now available to the Nest company.
This is potentially a whole new level of privacy violation. All we need now is for the Nest company to make a deal with Facebook (like Spotify).
@Nest wow! where can I get this?? i'm always turning my UP mornings... then down and UP again before bed. I just bought a digital but it's complicated.
Your house is in plain view of the street where just anybody can walk by and see when you're not home. You have a cellphone? It knows where you are all the time. Your coworkers know when you are at work, when your kids are in school and when you go on vacation.
Need I go on?!
I hope you don't apply this sort of 'reasoning' to everything!
For me the MOST important thing is to NOT use the AC when I am on peak times and to cool the house an extra large amount right at the end of Off Peak time so that it is cool during on peak time. Will this do that?
@ecidragon better... it programs itself to learn your settings! The NEST will do the same thing you do. the important part is to use the NEST as you would use a normal thermostat. Eventually, you should not have to adjust it, just monitor the energy savings reports.
Does it have auto-changeover?
jasonlava 1 month ago
This is so bloody cool
AndrewMC6 2 months ago
Please start selling this in europe too. I want it!
Snicker666 3 months ago
@Nest - I've never been that exited about a thermostat before, really never. In a house with thermostat on different floor, will nests be communicating together or it's not important to get good result for the whole house?
bigch98 3 months ago
@bigch98 Yes the Nest does communicate to multiple systems and can communicate with other Nest's sharing information to maintain whole home comfort. While the installation does appear to be simple, this type of application might be left up to a certified NEST professional.
1stchoicehomecomfort 1 month ago
All I could do after watching this video, is shout... "WANT!!". Literally. I just shouted "WANT!" after watching this. Then shared it on my Facebook wall. And told my roommate. And showed him the video. We both "WANT".
Thermostats have been "dumb" devices for far too long. I avoid using heating/cooling altogether as long as possible, due to how inefficient our A/C is (heating - run by our water heater - is better). Nest could REALLY help if it adapts to my wild temp setting swings ;)
Volatus 3 months ago
@Volatus Water coil systems can be quite efficient. I would recommend that if your utility expenses are higher then to be expected. That you start looking for an underlying issues such as leaky duct work or inadequate thermal barrier. And never rule out having your system inspected by a professional HVAC company. There might be an issues with how your system is configured, over all capacity and efficiency rating of the water heater.
1stchoicehomecomfort 1 month ago
I am concerned that the NEST people are misrepresenting the percentage of total domestic energy which is controlled by a single oldstyle room thermostat. They seem to have ignored the high percentage of domestic energy which is associated with DOMESTIC WATER HEATING. Please inform us, where do your statistics come from? and where can we review them? Also, are there plans- at some point in the future, to incorporate the monitoring and control of DOMESTIC WATER HEATING into NEST's capabilities?
jungianman 4 months ago
@jungianman These are common statistics provided from the EPA and DOE. Please keep in mind that these statistics are based upon averages. Average house size, average comfort levels, average climates in the US. There is nothing exact about it. And honestly these numbers are lower then ones I have seen in the past.
Coming from a HVAC professional, this is a really cool stat for the most of the US.
1stchoicehomecomfort 1 month ago
@1stchoicehomecomfort I was asking the NEST manufacturers- who posted the video, to point us toward some specific scientific papers so that their statements about the basic premises behind their product could be scrutinised.
Vague reassurances from NEST or HVAC professionsals are exactly the sort of non-scientific non-specific non-information what I am trying to penetrate.
Can you provide links to specific EPA or DOE documents on which the NEST's claims are based?
jungianman 1 month ago
One person wants to kill the planet.
topug71 4 months ago
The video seems a little biased towards cooler climates. I live in Florida, so for at least eight months out of the year, turning the thermostat down when I leave the house would be an awful idea for saving energy.
I get the concept, it just gave me pause.
davidcgc 4 months ago
@davidcgc Yep, it's November, so we figured talking about warming up the house made more sense. We'll feature tips for warmer climates on our blog in the coming months.
Nest 4 months ago 3
i'm a professional burglar and I'll be using this to my advantage to raid people's houses when they are away:)
xin0 4 months ago
@xin0 Assuming you're partners with a professional computer security expert
Gewalop 4 months ago
Hmmm. This is extremely cool and I definitely WANT. However, I am a bit concerned by what this thing does. It has detectors that monitor when you are coming and going from your house. It has your WiFi address and zip code, so it has a fairly good idea of where you live. All of this information is now available to the Nest company.
This is potentially a whole new level of privacy violation. All we need now is for the Nest company to make a deal with Facebook (like Spotify).
dfels 4 months ago
@dfels I think you could say this about any company. A little risk of loosing privacy always exists.
DarKon46 4 months ago
@dfels if you wan't privacy go live in a cave in the mountains. no such thing as that as soon as you touch the internet..
M3aaaqHD 4 months ago 3
@dfels We're aware of privacy concerns and will absolutely not sell off your info. There's more info in our privacy policy on nest.com.
Nest 4 months ago
@Nest How much does it cost? And when will it be available?
RLWSNOOK410 4 months ago
@Nest wow! where can I get this?? i'm always turning my UP mornings... then down and UP again before bed. I just bought a digital but it's complicated.
grettagrids 4 months ago
@dfels
I'm sorry, that's just plain silly.
Your house is in plain view of the street where just anybody can walk by and see when you're not home. You have a cellphone? It knows where you are all the time. Your coworkers know when you are at work, when your kids are in school and when you go on vacation.
Need I go on?!
I hope you don't apply this sort of 'reasoning' to everything!
AshtonPhoto 1 month ago
Then one day, you try to change the temperature, and it says to you, "I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that."
AMagicalHoers 4 months ago 7
I Love "Algorithms of the Night" on Apple Records....
:)
johnnyhvac 4 months ago
Cool. But how long until I get my money back in savings.
ThePepperford 4 months ago
Hello. How do I change the tempature from work? Say I want to cool off the house before I get home, does it have 3G or 4G signals?
ltreyno 4 months ago
@ltreyno Connects to the wifi at your house
zincous 4 months ago
it has an apple effect
chris03661 4 months ago 2
@chris03661 The main designer is the guy who designed most of the iPhone/iPad interfaces, Mike Matas.
TheMoitah 4 months ago
For me the MOST important thing is to NOT use the AC when I am on peak times and to cool the house an extra large amount right at the end of Off Peak time so that it is cool during on peak time. Will this do that?
ecidragon 4 months ago
@ecidragon better... it programs itself to learn your settings! The NEST will do the same thing you do. the important part is to use the NEST as you would use a normal thermostat. Eventually, you should not have to adjust it, just monitor the energy savings reports.
1stchoicehomecomfort 1 month ago
When will it be available on amazon.com?
tgraupmann 4 months ago
Birilliant, that's what I expect from Apple engineers!
wassgha 4 months ago