- cross-posted to:
 - homeassistant@lemmy.world
 
- cross-posted to:
 - homeassistant@lemmy.world
 
Google announced the end of support for early Nest Thermostats in a support document earlier this year that largely flew under the radar. As of October 25, first and second generation units released in 2011 and 2012, respectively, will be unpaired and removed from the Google Nest or Google Home app.
Users will no longer be able to control their thermostats remotely via their smartphone, receive notifications, or change settings from a mobile device. End-of-support also disables third-party assistants and other cloud-based features including multi-device Eco mode and Nest Protect connectivity.


We adopt new tech simply because it exists, not because it is wise to do so.
Once we were manipulated into believing that our desires were needs it was quite easy for them to get us to buy whatever they wanted us to.