Back in October, Google ended software support for the original and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats. On the surface, that doesn’t seem totally unreasonable, considering those original ...

Google officially shut down remote control features for first and second generation Nest Learning Thermostats last month. Many owners assumed the devices would stop talking to Google once the company ...

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The Google Nest Thermostat is now available for $89.99, down from $129.99, a 31% discount on one of the most popular smart home upgrades you can buy. Simple to install and easy to control, the Nest ...

Google’s smart thermostat is designed to help you gain better control over your heating and cooling bills while maintaining optimal comfort during the hot and cold seasons. The Nest is super easy to ...

Google recently ended its support for early Nest Learning Thermostat models, highly limiting their functionality. Last week we learned of a project to extend online support for these models, through ...

Sounding off: Google has quietly discontinued first- and second-generation Nest Thermostats, relegating what were once internet-connected smart devices to basic, manually operated models. For those ...

Popular home security camera companies Ring and Google Nest have never been more competitive. With new hardware releases and massive AI upgrades in Gemini for Home and Alexa Plus in Oct. 2025, these ...