The best Nest compatible products in 2023

Best Nest compatible products
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The best Nest compatible products can automate your smart home. As one of the top smart home platforms, Google's Nest system offers a whole-home solution with its collection of smart thermostats, video doorbells, internet systems and voice-enabled speakers.

You can link the Nest Protect smoke detector to turn on your Lifx lights in the event of an emergency or have your Nest Learning Thermostat switch to Home mode when you unlock your August smart lock. Talk about integrating all the best smart home devices.

However, Google has yet to replicate much of the functionality found in Works with Nest, so we recommend against migrating your account just yet. Until then, your Nest account is safe and your ecosystem of Nest gadgets will persist. We will update this page as Google adds more functionality to Google Assistant. 

 The best Nest-compatible products you can buy 

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Best Nest compatible products: Google Nest Hub Max

Google Nest Hub Max (Image credit: Future)

1. Google Nest Hub Max

This premium smart speaker doubles as a clever smart home hub.

Specifications

Size: 9.9 x 7.2 x 4 inches
Speakers: Dual 18-millimeter 10-Watt tweeters, 75-millimeter 30-Watt woofer
Ports: None
Wireless: 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth
Smart assistants: Google Assistant
Display: 1280 x 800

Reasons to buy

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Attractive design
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Great speakers
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Clever motion-tracking
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Privacy switch blocks camera and microphones

Reasons to avoid

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Can only make video calls using Google Duo
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Nest Cam integration issue for iOS users

Considering Google owns Nest, it's perhaps no surprise that the company's smart display, the Google Nest Hub Max, is one of the best Nest-compatible products. With the Nest Hub Max, users can activate the device's virtual personal assistant, Google Assistant, and with a voice command, they can adjust the Nest thermostat's temperature. The Nest Hub Max also lets you view a live video feed from a Nest Hello video doorbell or Nest Cam home security camera.

Read our full Google Nest Hub Max review

Best Nest compatible products: August Smart Lock Pro

August Smart Lock Pro (Image credit: August)

2. August WiFi Smart Lock

Best smart lock overall

Specifications

Lock Type: Deadbolt
Smart Home Compatibility: Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Z-Wave Plus
Number Pad: Optional
Alarm: No
Codes: Unlimited
App: Yes

Reasons to buy

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Easy to install
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Smaller size
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Wi-Fi built-in

Reasons to avoid

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Keypad sold separately

There wasn't much to improve on in our August Smart Lock Pro review, but the company went ahead and tweaked its original to make it smaller and easier to use. As our new top pick among the best smart locks, the the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is 45 percent more compact than its predecessor, so it looks less obvious on your door. It also has Wi-Fi built in, so you can skip the August Connect bridge for linking your lock to your home network.

Everything we enjoyed about the August Pro is still here: An easy installation process, features such as DoorSense (which lets you know if your door has been left open), and compatibility all the leading smart home systems, from Alexa to Google Assistant to Xfinity. And, the August Wi-Fi lets you keep the keys from your existing deadbolt.

Read our full August Wi-Fi Smart Lock review.

Best Nest compatible products: Lutron Caseta Dimmer Plug

Lutron Caseta Dimmer Plug (Image credit: Lutron)

3. Lutron Caseta Dimmer Plug

The best smart plug for lamps

Specifications

Size: 2 x 5.9 x 6.8 inches
Works With: Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeKit, IFTTT
Electrical rating: 120V/300W

Reasons to buy

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Lets you dim lamps
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Remote included
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Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and HomeKit

Reasons to avoid

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Bridge required for smartphone control
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Only works with two-prong lamps
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More expensive than other smart plugs

We think Lutron's Caseta dimmer is one of the best smart plugs, because it's one of the few with a dimmer function built in. That means if you plug in a "dumb" lamp, you can control its brightness from your smartphone or via a voice assistant. Plus, this dimmer can accommodate two lamps, which can be controlled separately. 

If you have a Nest account, you can control Nest's thermostat from within Lutron's app and link your Lutron devices to the Nest thermostat's Home/Away status, so your lights will turn off when the thermostat goes into Away mode. If you have a Google Assistant account, you can use your voice to turn the dimmer plug on or off, but that's it. Here is Lutron's statement on Works with Nest.

Read our full Lutron Caseta lamp dimmer review.

Best Nest compatible products: Amazon Echo Show 8

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4. Amazon Echo Show 8

This smart display proves size isn't everything

Specifications

Size: 7.9 x 5.4 x 3.9 inches
Weight: 36.6 oz
Speakers: Dual 2-inch neodymium drivers
Display: 8-inch 1280 x 800
Camera: 1MP
Battery Life: n/a
Audio Out: Bluetooth, 3.5mm audio

Reasons to buy

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Awesome sound for size
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Bright, clear display
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Physical camera shutter

Reasons to avoid

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Annoying to play YouTube videos
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Interface could be more inviting

Yes, occasionally Amazon and Google play nice together. The Amazon Echo Show is one of those instances. Not only is it one of the best Alexa devices, but the Echo Show also works with Nest products. For instance, you can use Alexa to change the temperature on your thermostat, and you can view a live feed from a Nest security camera or video doorbell on the Echo Show's display.

Read our full Amazon Echo Show review

Best Nest compatible products: Google Chromecast (3rd Generation)

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5. Google Chromecast (3rd Generation)

Best streaming device for your dollar

Specifications

Number of Apps: Thousands
Size: 2.0 x 2.0 x 0.5 inches
Weight: 1.4 oz

Reasons to buy

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Fast performance
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Inexpensive
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Intuitive interface

Reasons to avoid

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Boring, stripped-down design
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No significant improvements over second gen

If you have a Nest security camera and Chromecast, you can stream the cam's footage to your TV using the Chromecast (and a Google Home device). You can also  stream to a TV with Chromecast built in. Once you've paired your Chromecast to your camera, you can say, "Hey, Google, what's on my camera?" or, "OK, Google, play my camera on my living room TV."  

While Google's third-generation Chromecast isn't the best streaming device overall, it is an attractive and inexpensive dongle that's very easy to use. Best of all, you don't even need a remote; you can control everything from your phone.

Read our full Google Chromecast review.

Best Nest compatible products: Logitech Harmony Elite

Logitech Harmony Elite (Image credit: Logitech)

6. Logitech Harmony Elite

Best Universal Remote Control

Specifications

Devices Controlled: 15
Favorite Channels: 50
Smart Home Controls: Yes
Mobile App: Yes
Alexa-Enabled: Yes
Size: 7.6 x 2.1 x 1.1 inches
Weight: 5.8 ounces

Reasons to buy

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Easy setup
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Intuitive interface
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Dedicated smart home buttons
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Works with huge number of devices

Reasons to avoid

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Heavier than previous version

Logitech's Harmony Elite is the best universal remote because you can use it control not just your entertainment system, but other smart home devices as well. It makes the list of the best Nest compatible products because you can link it to your Nest Learning Thermostat to adjust the temperature.

This integration works only if you're still using a Nest account. If you migrate to a Google Assistant account, you will lose this functionality, and Logitech has not said when it will be added. However, you can use Google Assistant to control your Harmony remote when doing such things as turning on your TV, switching to a particular channel, or launching a streaming service or device.

Read our full Logitech Harmony Elite review. 

Best Nest compatible products: Lifx Mini

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7. Lifx Mini

Best smart light bulb for smaller fixtures

Specifications

Works With: Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeKit
Hub Required: No
Lifetime: 200,000 hours
Brightness: 650-800 lumens
Wattage: 9-11 watts
Bulb Type: A19

Reasons to buy

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Bright
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Advanced automation options
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No hub needed

Reasons to avoid

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Expensive

If you have a Nest account, you can link Lifx's smart bulbs, including the Lifx Mini and the Lifx Wi-Fi bulb, with Nest's cameras, thermostats and smoke alarm. 

For example, when the Nest Cam IQ notices you're not home or when the thermostat is in Away mode, your Lifx bulbs can turn on and off to deter burglars. Lifx bulbs can also turn on when the the camera spots someone arriving. And when the Nest Protect senses smoke or carbon monoxide, Lifx's bulbs can flash to warn you or turn on to light your way out. 

If you have a Google Assistant account, you can use your voice only to turn your Lifx bulbs on or off or schedule them to turn on and off at specified times. 

Read our full Lifx Mini review

Mike Prospero
U.S. Editor-in-Chief, Tom's Guide

Michael A. Prospero is the U.S. Editor-in-Chief for Tom’s Guide. He oversees all evergreen content and oversees the Homes, Smart Home, and Fitness/Wearables categories for the site. In his spare time, he also tests out the latest drones, electric scooters, and smart home gadgets, such as video doorbells. Before his tenure at Tom's Guide, he was the Reviews Editor for Laptop Magazine, a reporter at Fast Company, the Times of Trenton, and, many eons back, an intern at George magazine. He received his undergraduate degree from Boston College, where he worked on the campus newspaper The Heights, and then attended the Columbia University school of Journalism. When he’s not testing out the latest running watch, electric scooter, or skiing or training for a marathon, he’s probably using the latest sous vide machine, smoker, or pizza oven, to the delight — or chagrin — of his family.