Nest vs SmartThings

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Nest or SmartThings better?

Neither clearly leads. Nest starts at On request and SmartThings at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Nest or SmartThings?

SmartThings has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Nest and Free for SmartThings.

Does Nest or SmartThings run on more platforms?

Nest runs on Hardware, Mobile, Web. SmartThings runs on iOS, Android, Web, SmartThings Hub.

Can I use SmartThings for free?

Yes. SmartThings has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Nest starts at On request.

What is Nest best used for?

Nest is most often used for households already invested in google home ecosystem seeking integrated smart thermostat, camera, and door lock, users wanting unified control of temperature, security, and entertainment across multiple devices, organisations deploying google-based smart building solutions with nest hardware. Of those, households already invested in google home ecosystem seeking integrated smart thermostat, camera, and door lock and users wanting unified control of temperature, security, and entertainment across multiple devices are not what SmartThings is typically brought in for.

What can Nest do that SmartThings cannot?

Nest covers Learning Thermostat, HD Cameras, Smart Alerts, Energy Savings. SmartThings covers Multi-Brand Support, Device Control, Automations, Cloud Backup. Both handle IOS support, Android support, Web support.