Google has officially turned these Nest thermostats back into dumb thermostats
Google has officially discontinued cloud support for first and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats, effectively turning them into basic, non-smart devices. This move highlights the planned obsolescence of smart home hardware that relies on cloud connectivity.
Why it matters
It underscores the risks of consumer reliance on cloud-dependent smart home ecosystems, where hardware functionality can be revoked by manufacturers.
Credit: Brandon / MUO Add MakeUseOf on Google Add as Preferred Source By Brady Snyder Published Oct 18, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT Brady is a technology journalist for MakeUseOf with years of experience covering all things mobile, computing, and general tech. He has a focus on Android phones and audio gear, and holds a B.S. in Journalism from St. John's University. Brady has written for publications like Android Central, Android Authority, XDA, Android Police, iMore, and others. He has experience reporting on major events held by Google, Apple, and Samsung, as well as trade shows like Lenovo Innovation World and IFA. When he's not writing about and testing the latest gadgets, you'll find Brady watching Big East basketball and running.
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