If you're sold on conserving energy and reducing your bills with Nest, use this guide to install and configure your smart, new thermostat. Sharon Profis Former Vice President of Content, CNET Studios ...

Thermostats are a necessity in any house. Over the past few years, many companies have released smart thermostats that allow you to set and control your heating and cooling from your smartphone.

The $130 Nest Thermostat-- not to be confused with the $250 Nest Learning Thermostat-- is Google's latest smart thermostat. While the newer model is priced significantly lower than the flagship ...