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...

Your old Nest thermostat might score you a huge discount on an upgrade

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

Google is ending support for Nest Learning Thermostats (gen 1 and gen 2). Owners are being offered a deal to upgrade their device. The company plans to contact impacted users via email. It’s not uncommon for tech companies to cut off support for old products. Google...

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...

Get a free Google Nest Audio when you buy a Nest Learning Thermostat

by dbadmin | Nov 15, 2024 | Deals, Google, Google Nest Audio, Google Nest Thermostat, News

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Have you been thinking of getting a fourth-generation Google Nest Learning Thermostat? If so, here’s an excellent deal you might want to consider. Right now, Best Buy is giving away a free Google Nest Audio smart speaker to...

Google fixes Nest Learning Thermostat’s brightness problem with latest update

by dbadmin | Sep 18, 2024 | Google, Google Nest Thermostat, News

Credit: Google Google has begun rolling out a new update for the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen). The update addresses the dimness problem by optimizing how the device automatically adjusts screen brightness. The company has also added the ability to manually...