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Google Ends Production of Nest Protect and Nest x Yale Lock

The company shifts focus to partnerships with First Alert and Yale, introducing new smart home devices for 2025.

Overview

  • Google has discontinued its Nest Protect smoke alarm and Nest x Yale smart lock, with remaining inventory available while supplies last.
  • Existing devices will continue to function and receive security updates until their respective expiration dates.
  • Google is partnering with First Alert to launch a new $129 smart smoke alarm later this year, compatible with the Google Home app and existing Nest Protect devices.
  • The Nest x Yale lock will be replaced by the Yale Smart Lock with Matter, priced at $170 and set for release in summer 2025, supporting multiple smart home ecosystems.
  • Users are being transitioned from the Nest app to the Google Home app for managing devices, reflecting Google's strategy to consolidate its smart home ecosystem.