Don't throw away your old, unsupported Nest gadgets — Do this instead
If you have a first- or second-generation Nest Learning Thermostat, you may be wondering if it's still worth having.
If you have a first- or second-generation Nest Learning Thermostat, you may be wondering if it's still worth having.
The short version
- Google recently dropped support for some of its early smart thermostats.
- Google generated a bit of fury in October 2025 when it discontinued support for Nest's first- and second-generation Learning Thermostats .
- Understandably — while we're all used to upgrading phones and computers on a regular basis, thermostats are relatively permanent fixtures that we depend on for comfort.
What happened
They're not even that demanding on a software level, so it's not clear why Google couldn't come up with some solution to keep its older models running for more than 14 years. Thankfully, there are two other options: recycling and switching to a different brand, or turning to third-party projects attempting to resuscitate the old smart features.
Why it matters
Which option you go for may depend on your level of tech savvy.
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