Google announced this week As of October 25, it will no longer admit or launch software updates for first -generation nests learning thermostats. And will stop completely launching new nests in Europe.
That means that the owners of the Nest thermostats launched in 2011 and 2012 (as well as the version published in Europe in 2014) will not receive updates, and their devices will no longer be compatible with the Nest and Home applications. However, they can adjust the temperature and schedules directly on their devices.
“Invest completely in [future] Advances and provide the most avant -garde characteristics in our latest generation of nest thermostats, we will move away from supporting three of our oldest devices, each of more than a decade, ”said Google.
As for why he 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 difficult to build for the diverse group of homes.” Existing Nest devices will still be sold in Europe while depleting stocks.
