Google's Nest Learning Thermostat is still one of the best smart thermostats we've tested, nearly a decade after its 2015 launch While its style is getting a bit old-fashioned, promotional photos of the new fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat have leaked We see some major design and key feature upgrades

Some of these changes include a potentially borderless display, a customizable home screen, and a new "Dynamic Farsight" feature For a summary of the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th generation) rumors we've seen so far, read on

Despite what appear to be final photos and documentation, we still have no solid indication as to a release date More information will probably be announced at a Google event in August If the caption posted by leaker @MysteryLupin is accurate, we can expect the new 4th generation Nest to be priced at $279

This would make it the most expensive smart thermostat the company has ever released According to the leaked spec sheet, this price includes a new temperature sensor ($39), which would account for the higher cost [FranklyHonestManReviews managed to obtain all three colors of the new thermostat (silver, gold, and black)

Google seems to have kept the Nest's high-grade stainless steel housing and blended it into a larger, rounded glass display This next-generation smart thermostat no longer looks flat and is designed with a smaller bezel around the face In addition to a fuller, potentially touchscreen interface, the thermostat itself appears to come in a new rose gold color

The leaked spec sheet mentions a "high-resolution borderless display This would seem to allow animations and UI elements to extend into the thick bezel areas found on existing 3rd generation units This will provide more space for text, but also for background visuals

The following tweet reveals that the new Nest Learning Thermostat will be managed from the Google Home app You can create smart schedules, access manual controls, and sort through suggested adjustments The biggest catch, however, is that the smart thermostat will work with the Matter-enabled smart home app So even if you are not necessarily a fan of Google Home, you can use it with Alexa, HomeKit, or SmartThings to show off how useful the Matter standard smart home protocol is

None of the materials explain the depth of customization However, the spaciousness of the space appears ideal for either animated backgrounds or photographs Another feature mentioned in the spec sheet documentation is Dynamic Farsight This appears to be an upgraded version of the Farsight feature found on current Nest models; Farsight activates the thermostat screen when you approach the thermostat and displays information such as temperature, weather, and time The "Dynamic" version provides more information and hopes to act as an information hub for planning your day

One of the large amount of features to be added to this thermostat is that the large screen will act as a hub For example, when the Nest doorbell is rung, it will display a video doorbell feed Or it could adapt to an alarm panel like the Echo Hub If Google can implement a smart thermostat that transitions smart home functionality beyond climate control, it would stand out from its competitors

These upgrades give the new Nest Learning Thermostat (4th generation) a slight edge over our best pick, the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium support for Matter, next-generation temperature sensor, and a more elegant design feel light years ahead of the competition Yet there is no mention of the built-in voice assistant that the Ecobee model will offer through Alexa or Siri

There is still time before the next Nest Learning Thermostat arrives, so more details may be revealed Still, we have a lot of background and images on what to expect from the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th generation) in advance of its upcoming release