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Google Nest Thermostat (2020)

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Google Nest Thermostat (2020) in Snow
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Does the Google Nest Thermostat (2020) work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Nest Thermostat (2020) is a Matter thermostat over Wi-Fi.

It cannot use Nest Temperature Sensors, and it is not a Thread border router. It suits Google Home users, with native support through Matter over Wi-Fi.

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Yes[1]
Matter / Wi-Fi, native
Alexa
Unknown
Unknown
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Unknown
Unknown

Key facts

Google Nest Thermostat (2020) facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
List price$129.99[2] as of
SeriesNest Thermostat (2020)[1][3]
Released2020-10-12[4][5] (Announced with pre-orders on 2020-10-12. Original software 1.0 is dated 2020-10-30.)
End of supportNone announced[6]
Wiring / base6-connector base: 1 to 2 stage conventional systems, heat pumps with O/B and AUX, single-speed fan, C, Rh and Rc[1][3][7]
C wireWorks without a C wire on most systems. Heating-only, cooling-only, zone-controlled and some heat pump systems may need a C wire or Nest Power Connector.[1][7] (Works with 85% of systems.)
RadioWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4 and 5 GHz and Bluetooth Low Energy.[1][7] (Its Matter transport is Wi-Fi.)
MatterYes, over Wi-Fi. Added in software 1.3-10 (2023-06-12).[1][8–10] (First CSA certificate 2022-11-22. The rollout began 2023-04-18. Google announced Matter for it on 2021-05-19.)
Thread border routerunknown
RegionsUS and Canada[4][5]

Integration paths

How the Google Nest Thermostat (2020) connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Matter / Wi-FiWi-Fi network[1]unknownunknown
About these columns
Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Roles in a smart home

Infrastructure roles

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
RoleActs as one
Thread border routerNo[11] (Google's Thread border routers are speakers, displays, Nest Wifi Pro and Google TV Streamer, not thermostats.)

Releases

  1. 2020
    1. Announced [4]
    2. Released [5]

      Date it became available.

    3. Firmware 1.0 [8]

      Original software release

  2. 2023
    1. Firmware 1.3-10 [8]

      Matter support

Certifications

Certification records

3 recordsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
ProgramCertificateCertified onTransportSpec / softwareSource
MatterCSA22103MAT40103-24wifi1.3a.52[10]
MatterCSA23170MAT40683-50wifi1.3[12]
MatterCSA254DBMAT46125-50wifi1.4 / 2.2[13]

Cite this page

Google Nest Thermostat (2020). Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/google-nest-thermostat-2020. Last checked 2026-10-09.

Sources

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    MFRstore.google.com / Google Store (US): Nest Thermostat tech specs
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    MFRstore.google.com / Google Store US: Nest Thermostat
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    MFRsupport.google.com / Google Nest Help: How to tell which Nest thermostat you have
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    MFRblog.google / Google blog, 12 Oct 2020: The new Nest Thermostat: more energy savings for more people
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    CERTenergystar.gov / ENERGY STAR Certified Smart Thermostats: Nest Thermostat GA0####-** (pd_id 2369005)
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    MFRsupport.google.com / Google Nest Help: End of support for Nest Learning Thermostats (1st & 2nd gen)
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    MFRsupport.google.com / Google Nest Help: Nest thermostat technical specifications
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    MFRsupport.google.com / Google Nest Help: Nest thermostat software update history
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    PR9to5google.com / 9to5Google, 18 Apr 2023: Nest Thermostat Matter update rolling out
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  10. [10]
    CSAcsa-iot.org / CSA DCL: Nest Thermostat, CSA22103MAT40103-24, fw 1.3a.52, certified 2022-11-22
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    MFRsupport.google.com / Google Nest Help: How Google products use Thread in a smart home
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    CSAcsa-iot.org / CSA DCL: Nest Thermostat, CSA23170MAT40683-50, fw 1.3, certified 2023-02-14
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    CSAcsa-iot.org / CSA DCL: Nest Thermostat, CSA254DBMAT46125-50, fw 2.2, certified 2025-07-18
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