Nest Thermostat (2020) review, three months later: The smart home gatewayStaff·February 25, 2021HomeNews & ReviewsReviewsSmarthome Reviews Nest kicked off the era of smart thermostats in 2011, and since then, there have been improved thermostats, new products, and a Google acquisition. Source: Nest Thermostat (2020) review, three months later: The smart home gateway