Like Pixel phones, Google Nest products need a clear 7+ year support commitment

by dbadmin | Apr 29, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Nest, Smart Home

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Last week, Google made a surprise announcement regarding its smart home offerings. Later in October this year, the original Nest Learning Thermostats — Gen 1, Gen 2, and the European version of Gen 2 — will go “dumb.” They...

I wanted to hate Google’s decision to kill the Nest Thermostat, but it was the right one

by dbadmin | Apr 26, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Nest, Google Nest Thermostat, Smart Home

If you’re still holding onto an old Nest thermostat, Google recently broke some bad news about its future. The 1st and 2nd gen versions of the Nest Learning Thermostat are officially being laid to rest, with Google ending software updates and killing Nest/Google Home...

RIP Nest app: Scheduling for old Nest thermostats is coming soon to Google Home

by dbadmin | Apr 25, 2025 | Google, Google Nest, Google Nest Thermostat, News

Credit: Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Google has confirmed that scheduling functions for older Nest thermostats are finally coming to the Google Home app this year. This will apply to the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (Gen 3) and Nest Thermostat E. For many,...

Old Nest thermostats are about to become dumb: What you need to know

by dbadmin | Apr 25, 2025 | Google, Google Nest, Google Nest Thermostat, News

Google is terminating all smart features of older Nest thermostats. This change happens in October and will affect the Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 2 (European version) models. Other models are unaffected. As a consolation, Google will send affected users hefty discount...

Google retires two smart home products and co-launches two replacements

by dbadmin | Mar 28, 2025 | Google, Google Nest, News, Smart Home

Google is officially retiring the 2013 Nest Protect smart smoke and CO2 alarm. A similar product from First Alert is launching in its place, with full support in the Google Home app and interoperability with the Nest Protect. Google is also co-launching a new smart...

This Google Nest Doorbell oversight drives me absolutely bonkers

by dbadmin | Mar 21, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Nest, Smart Home

Like many people, I love to embrace a good holiday season. I buy Halloween candy weeks in advance, cranberry sauce hates to see me coming, and my entire attic is dedicated to holiday decor, including a faux tree that’s much too large for my living room. Thanks to my...