Nest is a company that’s tackling mundane technology like a thermostat and asking why these products can’t be sleek, beautiful, and smart like an iPhone or iPad. Matt Rogers, the VP of engineering at Nest who came from Apple, takes slightly more than two minutes in this video to explain some deep system-level design philosophies behind the new Nest thermostat’s design. Why can’t it be beautiful instead of a cheap looking box made of white plastic? Why can’t it be smart enough to learn your living schedule? What could a thermostat do if it connected to the home’s WiFi network? Why shouldn’t the batteries last a long time?
And ultimately, how can we get people to pay $250 for a thermostat?
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Very good. The best of luck to you, Mr. Rodgers.
When thinking about energy usage, I’m a little more concerned about natural gas than thermostat batteries. I would like to hear how this device saves on heating costs.