Dive Summary:
- Nest Labs has begun accepting pre-orders for a new, slimmer smart thermostat model, which the company claims is compatible with 95% of American heating and cooling systems.
- The new models are expected to ship in mid-October.
- The thermostats will support software on Android tablets, including Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire, in addition to web browsers, apps for iPhone, iPad and Android smartphones.
From the press release:
"... The second-generation Nest Learning Thermostat is 20 percent thinner and has a new all-stainless steel ring that mirrors your wall color or pattern to create a chameleon effect and blend into any décor even more effectively. Now compatible with 95 percent of low-voltage heating and cooling systems, the second-generation Nest thermostat extends support to two-stage cooling, three-stage heating, and emergency heat for heat pumps, as well as whole-home humidifiers and dehumidifiers. ..."
