We’re seeing loads of hidden features appear lately – whether it’s clever lighting that makes it look like you’re home when you’re not, or a secret detail inside your bean-to-cup coffee machine. However, this one is specifically for Google thermostat owners, so if that’s you, you’ll want to pay attention.
Earlier in 2025, Google quietly released a new set of display faces for the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen), designed to make it look more like a piece of wall art than a smart heating controller. These new designs appear on the thermostat’s Farsight screen, which activates when movement is detected from up to 20 feet away. As you move closer, the display then switches to practical info like your target temperature, current room temperature or even the weather.
