Google announced that starting on October 25, it will no longer support or release software updates for the first and second generation Nest Learning Thermostats. Additionally, it will completely stop launching new Nest products in Europe.
This means that owners of the Nest thermostats released in 2011 and 2012 (as well as the version released in Europe in 2014) won’t receive updates, and their devices will no longer be supported in the Nest and Home apps. They will, however, still be able to adjust temperature and schedules directly on their devices.
Google’s Move to Focus on Future Advancements and Challenges in Europe
“To fully invest in [future] advancements and bring you the most cutting-edge features on our latest generation of Nest thermostats, we will be transitioning away from supporting three of our oldest devices, each over a decade old,” Google said.
As for why it will no longer launch Nest thermostats in Europe, the company added, “Heating systems in Europe are unique and have a variety of hardware and software requirements that make it challenging to build for the diverse set of homes.” Existing Nest devices will still be sold in Europe while supplies last.