Google is cutting off support for these older Nest Thermostats — what you need to know

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Google has owned Nest for nearly 10 years, and the oldest smart thermostats made by the smart home company are set to lose their support later this year.

The company announced in a blog post today (April 25) that the first and second generation models of the Nest Learning Thermostats will lose support in October 2025, meaning most connected features will be disabled at that time.

Both generations predate Google's 2014 purchase of Nest, with the original thermostat launching in 2011, and its second iteration launching the following year. The first Google version — the 3rd-generation Nest Learning Thermostat — launched in 2015.

No such luck in the EU

The control panel of a smart thermostat being adjusted by hand

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Unfortunately, for those in Europe, there hasn't been a new Nest there in at least a decade. And according to Google, there are no plans to release a new Nest thermostat in that region. So the European 2nd generation Nest Learning Thermostat is the most recent model, with its support ending in October.

Google actually recommends seeking out a third-party device that is compatible with Google Home. There is a 50% discount on the Tado Smart Thermostat X for owners of the older units. You could also peruse our picks for the best smart thermostats.

It's a sad trend for Google's Nest devices as the company recently discontinued the Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide alarm, as well as the Nest x Yale smart Lock. Again, Google directs customers to look into third-party devices that work with Google Home to replace those offerings.

In fairness, Google initially offered a five-year update commitment to the older Nest devices, and they have managed to survive much longer than that — a near miracle in the graveyard that is Google products and platforms.

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Scott Younker
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Scott Younker is the West Coast Reporter at Tom’s Guide. He covers all the lastest tech news. He’s been involved in tech since 2011 at various outlets and is on an ongoing hunt to build the easiest to use home media system. When not writing about the latest devices, you are more than welcome to discuss board games or disc golf with him. He also handles all the Connections coverage on Tom's Guide and has been playing the addictive NYT game since it released.

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