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Nest’s quest to fix your thermostat

The Verge·June 28, 2026

Tony Fadell, a legendary product maker, was inspired to reinvent the thermostat after having a frustrating experience with outdated temperature controls. Fadell, who helped create the iPhone, saw an opportunity to change the way homes work forever. He co-founded Nest with the goal of revolutionizing home temperature control, driven by his own dissatisfaction with existing solutions. The story of Nest's early days is one of innovation and disruption in the smart home industry.

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