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Google is discontinuing software support for its first- and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats, effective October 25, 2025, rendering them non-functional via the app and removing smart features, prompting user concerns about planned obsolescence and future device compatibility.
Google has started rolling out a feature that allows users of older Nest thermostats (3rd gen Nest Learning Thermostat and Nest Thermostat E) in the US and UK to schedule temperature adjustments via the Google Home app, eliminating the need for the dedicated Nest app for scheduling. This update enhances usability and integrates older models into the Google ecosystem, along with other improvements to the Home app such as better device status visuals and energy usage insights.
The Google Home app now fully supports scheduling for older Nest thermostats, allowing users to set and transfer temperature schedules, enhancing control and energy efficiency. New updates also improve visual displays and energy usage insights for newer models. Support for the first two generations of Nest thermostats has been discontinued.
Google has begun rolling out full temperature scheduling features for the 3rd Gen and E Nest thermostats within the Google Home app, addressing a major reason users continued to rely on the older Nest app. Although the feature is live for some, it is currently glitchy, but clearing the app cache can resolve most issues. This update allows users to set specific temperatures for different times, select sensors, and view schedules at a glance, improving control over older Nest models.