From MakeUseOf · Brady Snyder · · 1m
Google stops Nest thermostat support
Google ends support for first and second-gen Nest thermostats after decade-long service.
In brief
Google ends support for first and second-gen Nest thermostats after decade-long service. Google discontinued cloud features for first and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats, turning them into basic thermostats after over a decade of support. Originally reported by MakeUseOf.
Nest thermostats lose cloud support
Google ended support for first and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats after over a decade of service.
“To fully invest in these advancements and bring you the most cutting-edge features on our latest generation of Nest thermostats, we will be transitioning away from supporting three of our oldest devices, each over a decade old.”
Affected thermostat models
First-generation Nest Learning Thermostat, second-generation Nest Learning Thermostat, and European second-generation Nest Learning Thermostat models.
“Each of these three Nest Learning Thermostats reached end-of-life status in October 2025.”
Features lost after cutoff
Remote control, app access, notifications, and third-party integrations stopped working after October 25, 2025.
“Essentially, any feature that relied on cloud services or Google Home and Nest connections stopped working as of Oct. 25, 2025.”
Manual control remains
Users can still set temperature, change cooling mode, and create schedules without internet.
“The features and settings that don't rely on Google Home and Nest servers to run still work, albeit only on the thermostat itself.”
Open-source project revival
No Longer Evil project restores cloud features via self-hosted servers or free web dashboards.
“Flash the new firmware onto your thermostat, create a free account, and use the web dashboard.”
Project benefits
Users gain remote control, scheduling, and auto-away features indefinitely through the project.
“Remote control, scheduling, and auto-away features will be available indefinitely via the project.”
No longer bricked
Thermostats remain functional without internet, avoiding landfill disposal.
“These Nest thermostats aren't guaranteed to end up in a landfill just yet.”
In short
Google discontinued cloud features for first and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats, turning them into basic thermostats after over a decade of support.
