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Google Ends Nest Updates, Shifts to Third-Party Innovations

4/29/2025

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Google has pulled the plug on its smart thermostat plans in Europe, revealing that the first- and second-generation Nest models will no longer receive updates after October 25, 2025. While users can still manually control their devices, they may experience declining performance. Instead of new models, Google is shifting its focus to empowering third-party developers for smart home innovations.

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Google has pulled the plug on its smart thermostat plans in Europe, revealing that the first- and second-generation Nest models will no longer receive updates after October 25, 2025. While users can still manually control their devices, they may experience declining performance. Instead of new models, Google is shifting its focus to empowering third-party developers for smart home innovations.