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3rd Generation Nest Learning Thermostat Introduces High-Resolution Screen, Slimmer ProfileNest Labs, Inc., architect of the thoughtful home, today announced the 3rd generation Nest Learning Thermostat, which has a slimmer profile, a high-resolution screen that's 40 percent larger, and an updated user interface to make it easier to read temperatures, alerts and messages. New software features for the 3rd generation Nest Thermostat include Farsight, which automatically displays the target temperature or time when it senses movement in the room, and Furnace Heads-Up, which uses diagnostics to give advance notice about possible problems with a customer's heating system. This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150901005602/en/ Nest 3rd generation Learning Thermostat (Photo: Business Wire) "The Nest Learning Thermostat has been proven by third-party researchers to save people, on average, about 10 to 12 percent on their heating bills and about 15 percent on their cooling bills," said Maxime Veron, head of hardware product marketing, Nest. "Millions of Nest homes around the world have saved approximately four billion kilowatt hours of energy compared to what they would have used if they'd left their thermostats at a consistent temperature. And the results are getting noticed - the 3rd generation Nest Thermostat will not only be available at 7,000 retail locations and from 25,000 Nest Pro installers, but through energy and enterprise partners such as Southern Company, Direct Energy, SunEdison (News - Alert), Infinite Energy, Reliant, and ADT - companies committed to helping their customers stay comfortable and save energy by offering the Nest Thermostat at a discount or at no cost." New features for the 3rd generation Nest Learning Thermostat
And, like the 1st and 2nd generation, the 3rd generation Nest Thermostat will also include the following integrations with Nest Protect and Nest Cam.
More than 40 energy and enterprise partners are now working with Nest to bring instant rebates and offers for Nest products, as well as deliver energy saving services like Rush Hour Rewards (https://nest.com/energy-partners/#rush-hour) and Seasonal Savings (https://nest.com/energy-partners/#seasonal-savings). Nest partners offering the 3rd generation Nest Thermostat include:
"Nest started out in 2011 with a single product offering - the Nest Learning Thermostat - and then added the Nest energy partnership program in 2013," said Ben Bixby, head of energy and enterprise partnerships, Nest. "Today, we can count the largest regulated utilities, deregulated energy providers, and solar energy companies among our partners. We've also added enterprise partners like ADT. We're looking forward to working closely with all of our partners to make the new 3rd generation Nest Thermostat and other products accessible to customers everywhere." "Southern Company is the first energy company in America to deliver the full suite of Nest products - an important step in delivering industry-leading value to customers," said Thomas A. Fanning, president and CEO, Southern Company. "By offering customers innovative tools to create a truly connected home, Southern Company and Nest will help families better manage their energy use and improve their quality of life." Availability The 3rd generation Nest Learning Thermostat is available today at Nest.com, Amazon.com and BestBuy.com, and coming soon to Best Buy Stores, Google Store, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Sam's Club, Target and Verizon Wireless (News - Alert) for a suggested retail price of $249. Starting today, the 2nd generation Nest Thermostat will be available at select retailers for a suggested retail price of $199 while supplies last. About Nest Nest's mission is to create a home that's thoughtful - one that takes care of itself and the people inside it. The company focuses on simple, beautiful and delightful hardware, software and services. The Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Energy Services keep you comfortable and address home energy consumption. The Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide alarm helps keep you safe and Nest Safety Rewards lets you save money through participating home insurance providers, while Nest Cam keeps an eye on what matters most in your home. Nest products are sold in the U.S., U.K., Canada, France, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands and are installed in more than 190 countries. The Nest Learning Thermostat has helped save approximately four billion kWh of energy to date. Through the Works with Nest program, third-party products can securely connect with Nest devices to make homes safer, more energy efficient, and more aware. For more information, visit www.nest.com.
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