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

Joe Maring / Android Authority 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 app compatibility on October 25. You’ll still be able to use them as traditional thermostats, but almost all of the smart functionality is going away. If you’re upset or frustrated by this news, I don’t blame you. The models in question may be old, but if you’ve got one and it’s still working well, hearing that it’ll be reduced to a “dumb” thermostat in just a few months isn’t the best feeling. Upon first seeing the news, I was right there with you. But after taking a step back and thinking it over, I think Google ultimately made the right call. Do you still have a 1st or 2nd generation Nest Learning Thermostat? 15 votes Yes, 1st gen 13 % Yes, 2nd gen 27 % I used to, but I upgraded 20 % N ... Read full article.