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Smart home devices, like Google's Nest learning thermostats, are meant to be connected to the internet and offer a host of convenient features because of it, like remote access. But given the fact ...

Google officially shut down remote control features for first and second generation Nest Learning Thermostats last month. Many owners assumed the devices would stop talking to Google once the company ...

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TL;DR: When Big Tech companies turn against their customers' best interests, you can always count on dedicated hackers to step in and keep abandoned devices alive. Case in point: Google's recently ...

Google’s smart thermostat is designed to help you gain better control over your heating and cooling bills while maintaining optimal comfort during the hot and cold seasons. The Nest is super easy to ...

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Google has rolled out its latest Home app update that adds scheduling support for older Nest thermostats, including the 3rd-gen Nest Learning and Nest Thermostat E. Until now, users had to rely on a ...

Google is finally starting to roll out the long-awaited temperature scheduling features for the 3rd Gen and E Nest thermostats in the Google Home app. This addresses the last major reason many users ...

Google is reportedly rolling out the temperature scheduling feature for the 3rd Gen and E Nest thermostats in the Google Home app. The feature appears to be glitchy, at least for the moment, but ...

Many of us are drawn to smart home technology for convenience. Turning off lights with a voice command or adjusting the thermostat from your phone feels like a luxury. What if those conveniences came ...

Google has announced that first- and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats will lose support in October 2025, disabling their connected features (via ArsTechnica). After October 25, 2025, these ...