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Google Ends Support for Early Nest Thermostats, Halts New Hardware in Europe

First- and second-generation Nest models lose app and assistant functionality by October 2025, as Google pivots to platform integration and offers upgrade discounts.

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Overview

  • Google will cease software updates and remote app control for first- and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats on October 25, 2025, leaving only manual functionality.
  • The affected models include the 2011 first-generation, 2012 second-generation, and 2014 European second-generation Nest thermostats.
  • Google is offering a $130 promotional discount on the fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat to encourage users to upgrade.
  • No new Nest thermostat hardware will launch in Europe, with Google citing the complexity of diverse regional heating systems.
  • Third-generation Nest Learning Thermostats and Nest Thermostat E will remain available in Europe while supplies last and continue to receive security updates.