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Developer Revives Old Nest Thermostats with Custom Firmware

11/4/2025

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Google has discontinued support for older Nest Thermostats, leaving users without app controls.
Cody Kociemba, a software developer, launched the NoLongerEvil Thermostat project on GitHub to revive these devices with custom firmware.
The firmware lets the thermostat operate independently from Google and enables remote control through a new platform.
The project is open-sourced and designed for 1st and 2nd generation Nest Learning Thermostats.

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Google has discontinued support for older Nest Thermostats, leaving users without app controls.
Cody Kociemba, a software developer, launched the NoLongerEvil Thermostat project on GitHub to revive these devices with custom firmware.
The firmware lets the thermostat operate independently from Google and enables remote control through a new platform.
The project is open-sourced and designed for 1st and 2nd generation Nest Learning Thermostats.