Google ending updates, remote control for 1st & 2nd gen Nest Learning Thermostats

Later this year, Google will stop supporting the 1st and 2nd generation Nest Learning Thermostat. This will result in a trio of changes, though Google is offering upgrade discounts to existing owners. The first Nest thermostats date back to 2011, with a 2nd gen coming in 2012. Google says it “has become increasingly challenging to continue to update these products given the early hardware.” Starting October 25, 2025, the following three models will stop receiving software updates: Nest Learning Thermostat (1st gen, 2011) Nest Learning Thermostat (2nd gen, 2012) Nest Learning Thermostat (2nd gen, Europe version, 2014) These older models have smaller 1.8-inch screens (compared to the 3rd gen’s 3.25-inch). You can check the Nest app to confirm. Advertisement - scroll for more content While users will still be able to “adjust the temperature, mode, schedules, and settings” directly on the thermostat, they will no longer be able to control them remotely from the Nest and Home app on ... Read full article.