Smart Thermostats / Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) vs Google Nest Thermostat (2020)
Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS)
$159.00
VSGoogle Nest Thermostat (2020)
$129.99
Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) vs Google Nest Thermostat (2020)
Google Nest Thermostat (2020)
Matter-certified and usually C-wire-free, but it does not learn and takes no sensors.
Wins overall by 0.7 points
Quick Verdict
The Google Nest Thermostat (2020) is the stronger all-round pick, ahead by 0.7 points. Matter-certified and usually C-wire-free, but it does not learn and takes no sensors.
The Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) and Google Nest Thermostat (2020) are both closely matched smart Thermostat models, and the Google Nest Thermostat (2020) is $29 cheaper than the Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) ($129.99 vs $159). On Installation, the Google Nest Thermostat (2020) leads (8.5 vs 5.5/10) — wiring complexity, guided setup, and how likely a DIY install is to end in a service call. On HVAC Coverage, the Google Nest Thermostat (2020) leads (5.5 vs 3.0/10) — stages of heating and cooling, heat pump and auxiliary heat handling, and humidifier / dehumidifier / ventilator terminals. On Multi-Room Sensing, the Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) leads (3.5 vs 1.5/10) — remote sensors: included or extra, how many pair, and whether they read occupancy or only temperature. Overall, the Google Nest Thermostat (2020) scores 6.6/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 5.9/10 for the Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS). Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) | Google Nest Thermostat (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.00 | $129.99 |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2020 |
| System Voltage | Line voltage 120V or 240V AC, 16A maximum — 3,800W at 240V or 1,900W at 120V, on a 20A breaker. This is the opposite of every 24V thermostat here; a low-voltage model will not run baseboard heat and this will not run a furnace | Low voltage 24V only — furnaces, air conditioners, boilers and heat pumps. Not for 120/240V line-voltage heat |
| C-Wire Required | Not applicable — line-voltage thermostats have no C wire. It does need both line conductors (L1 and L2/neutral) present in the box, so a two-wire switch loop will not work | Not in most homes, but Google's own store page states heating-only, cooling-only, zone-controlled and heat pump systems need the Nest Power Connector or a C wire |
| Adapter / Power Kit Included | Not applicable | No — Nest Power Connector is a separate $24.99 accessory |
| Heating & Cooling Stages | Heating only, on/off line-voltage switching. No cooling and no staging | Google's tech-spec page lists conventional single-stage systems and heat pumps with auxiliary or emergency heat. Unlike the Learning Thermostat, it does not publish multi-stage conventional support |
| Heat Pump & Aux Heat | No. Mysa states it does not work with 24V furnaces or central air, millivolt systems, central hydronic boilers, or electric in-floor heating, which needs a different Mysa product | Yes, with auxiliary and emergency heat |
| Humidifier / Ventilator Terminals | None | Not published for this model. Google lists humidifier, dehumidifier and ventilator support only on the Learning Thermostat |
| Remote Sensors | None. Mysa's model is one thermostat per heater circuit, so each room is its own zone rather than a sensor network | None. Google states explicitly that the Nest Thermostat is not compatible with the Nest Temperature Sensor |
| Occupancy Detection | Light and proximity sensors wake and dim the display on the V2. Away control is app geofencing. There is no room occupancy sensing | Built-in motion sensor at the thermostat plus phone-location Home/Away. No remote occupancy sensing of any kind |
| Matter Support | Not listed for the baseboard models. Mysa's own Matter article covers the central-HVAC Smart Thermostat and says Matter is 'expected in early 2026 via firmware update' | Matter-certified — works with Google Home, Alexa and Apple Home |
| Voice & Smart Home Platforms | Mysa app, Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Home | Google Home app (required), Amazon Alexa, Apple Home via Matter |
| Utility Rebates & Demand Response | Mysa states both baseboard models support utility demand-response programs, and the V2 is stocked across US utility rebate marketplaces | Rush Hour Rewards and Nest Renew. Google's help page also notes Seasonal Savings currently supports the Nest Thermostat (2020) and Thermostat E, nudging setpoints up to 2°F over three weeks |
| Account or Subscription Needed | No subscription — Mysa markets the app as 100% free | No subscription, but a Google account and the Google Home app are required |
| Warranty | 60 months | 12 months |
| Colors | White | Snow, Charcoal, Sand, Fog |
Category Scores
C-Wire Freedom
The Google Nest Thermostat (2020) leads clearly here, 8.0 against 7.5 — a 0.5-point margin on how likely this thermostat is to run on the wiring you already have — whether it needs a common wire, and whether the workaround is in the box, sold separately, or an electrician's visit. The single biggest cause of returns in this category.. If that is what you are buying for, the Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) does not close the gap elsewhere.
HVAC Coverage
The Google Nest Thermostat (2020) leads clearly here, 5.5 against 3.0 — a 2.5-point margin on stages of heating and cooling, heat pump and auxiliary heat handling, and humidifier / dehumidifier / ventilator terminals. If that is what you are buying for, the Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Multi-Room Sensing
The Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) leads clearly here, 3.5 against 1.5 — a 2.0-point margin on remote sensors: included or extra, how many pair, and whether they read occupancy or only temperature. If that is what you are buying for, the Google Nest Thermostat (2020) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Smart Home Integration
The Google Nest Thermostat (2020) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 6.5 — a 2.0-point margin on matter, Apple Home, Alexa and Google support — and how much each one actually exposes. If that is what you are buying for, the Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Scheduling & Learning
The Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) leads clearly here, 7.0 against 6.5 — a 0.5-point margin on learning, geofencing, away detection and how much of it works without babysitting the app. If that is what you are buying for, the Google Nest Thermostat (2020) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Display & On-Device Control
The Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) leads clearly here, 7.5 against 6.5 — a 1.0-point margin on screen quality and how much you can do at the wall instead of in the phone app. If that is what you are buying for, the Google Nest Thermostat (2020) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Installation
The Google Nest Thermostat (2020) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 5.5 — a 3.0-point margin on wiring complexity, guided setup, and how likely a DIY install is to end in a service call. If that is what you are buying for, the Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value
The Google Nest Thermostat (2020) leads clearly here, 8.0 against 7.0 — a 1.0-point margin on what the money buys once accessories, adapters and sensors are added in. If that is what you are buying for, the Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) if…
- • Multi-Room Sensing matters most to you — the Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) scores 3.5/10 here (remote sensors: included or extra, how many pair, and whether they read occupancy or only temperature).
- • Display & On-Device Control matters most to you — the Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) scores 7.5/10 here (screen quality and how much you can do at the wall instead of in the phone app).
- • Your main use case is line-voltage or multi-room.
Choose the Google Nest Thermostat (2020) if…
- • Installation matters most to you — the Google Nest Thermostat (2020) scores 8.5/10 here (wiring complexity, guided setup, and how likely a DIY install is to end in a service call).
- • HVAC Coverage matters most to you — the Google Nest Thermostat (2020) scores 5.5/10 here (stages of heating and cooling, heat pump and auxiliary heat handling, and humidifier / dehumidifier / ventilator terminals).
- • Smart Home Integration matters most to you — the Google Nest Thermostat (2020) scores 8.5/10 here (matter, Apple Home, Alexa and Google support — and how much each one actually exposes).
- • You want to spend less — it's $29 cheaper.
- • Your main use case is heat-pump or matter.
Pros & Cons
Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS)
Pros
- +One of the very few smart thermostats that actually controls 120/240V electric baseboard heat, which no Nest, ecobee, Sensi or Honeywell model here can touch
- +Real energy monitoring in watts per heater, so you can see which room is eating the bill
- +Apple HomeKit, Alexa and Google support with no hub, on a 5-year warranty
- +One thermostat per heater means genuine per-room zoning without buying a sensor ecosystem
Cons
- −16A / 3,800W ceiling at 240V, and it needs both L1 and L2 in the box — a two-wire switch loop or an oversized heater bank is a hard no
- −Heating only, on/off. No cooling, no staging, no humidifier, no ventilator
- −No Matter. Mysa's Matter rollout is documented for the central-HVAC thermostat, not the baseboard line
- −Warranty sources conflict: Mysa's own page claims 5 years while SupplyHouse's listing for MYSA-V2-0 says 2
- −You need one per heater circuit, so a four-room apartment is four thermostats and four installs
Google Nest Thermostat (2020)
Pros
- +Matter certification at $129.99 puts it in Apple Home, which no ecobee, Sensi or Amazon model here manages
- +Same Power Sharing wiring trick as the Learning Thermostat, so it usually installs without a C wire
- +Battery backup on two AAA cells — the Amazon, X2S and Sensi Touch 2 all go dark if 24V power drops
- +Cheapest way into the Google ecosystem with a real touch UI, at less than half the Learning Thermostat's list price
Cons
- −No remote sensor support at all — Google says outright it is not compatible with the Nest Temperature Sensor, so this is a one-room thermostat
- −It does not learn. Google gives it guided schedule setup instead, which is the single feature people think they are buying when they buy 'a Nest'
- −Google's spec page only claims single-stage conventional support; two-stage furnace owners should check compatibility before buying
- −No published humidifier, dehumidifier or ventilator terminals
- −1-year warranty, against 2 on the Learning Thermostat and 3 on every ecobee here
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FAQs
Is the Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) or Google Nest Thermostat (2020) better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Google Nest Thermostat (2020) comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.
Which is better for Installation, the Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) or the Google Nest Thermostat (2020)?+
The Google Nest Thermostat (2020) scores higher on Installation (8.5/10 vs 5.5/10) — wiring complexity, guided setup, and how likely a DIY install is to end in a service call.
Which is better for HVAC Coverage, the Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) or the Google Nest Thermostat (2020)?+
The Google Nest Thermostat (2020) scores higher on HVAC Coverage (5.5/10 vs 3.0/10) — stages of heating and cooling, heat pump and auxiliary heat handling, and humidifier / dehumidifier / ventilator terminals.
Which is better for Multi-Room Sensing, the Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) or the Google Nest Thermostat (2020)?+
The Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) scores higher on Multi-Room Sensing (3.5/10 vs 1.5/10) — remote sensors: included or extra, how many pair, and whether they read occupancy or only temperature.
Which is better for Smart Home Integration, the Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) or the Google Nest Thermostat (2020)?+
The Google Nest Thermostat (2020) scores higher on Smart Home Integration (8.5/10 vs 6.5/10) — matter, Apple Home, Alexa and Google support — and how much each one actually exposes.
Is the Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) worth the price difference over the Google Nest Thermostat (2020)?+
The Google Nest Thermostat (2020) is the cheaper option at $129.99 versus $159. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Installation.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) is the better fit if you mainly care about line-voltage or multi-room. The Google Nest Thermostat (2020) is the better fit for heat-pump or matter.
What's the warranty on the Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) vs the Google Nest Thermostat (2020)?+
The Mysa Smart Thermostat for Electric Baseboard Heaters V2 (MYSA-V2-0 / BB2001NAUS) ships with a 60-month warranty; the Google Nest Thermostat (2020) ships with a 12-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.
Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+
If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.
Cheaper Option
Google Nest Thermostat (2020) — $129.99
Premium Option
ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential — $139.99
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