Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen, 2024) with Nest Temperat… vs TQ1-Black Matter Over WiFi Smart Thermostat
Both work with Apple Home. TQ1-Black Matter Over WiFi Smart Thermostat speaks Matter, so it also works with Google Home and Alexa; Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen, 2024) with Nest Temperature Sensor - Energy Saving is Apple-only. On Amazon, Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen, 2024) with Nest Temperature Sensor - Energy Saving has the higher rating (4.4 vs 3.4★).
| Nest | TQ1-Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Thermostats | Thermostats |
| Protocols / works with | HomeKitApple Home HomeKit | Matter Wi-FiApple Home Matter |
| Needs a hub | No | No |
| Amazon rating | ||
| Report | Open → | Open → |
| Buy | Check price on Amazon ↗ | Check price on Amazon ↗ |
Which should you pick?
If you are all-in on Apple, either works. If you want one accessory that keeps working if you later add Google or Alexa hardware, choose the Matter one from the table above. Check the “Needs a hub” row before buying — a Thread device needs a border router (HomePod mini / Apple TV 4K) either way.
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