Google recently dropped support for some of its early smart thermostats.

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Google generated a bit of fury in October 2025 when it discontinued support for Nest's first- and second-generation Learning Thermostats . Understandably — while we're all used to upgrading phones and computers on a regular basis, thermostats are relatively permanent fixtures that we depend on for comfort. They're not even that demanding on a software level, so it's not clear why Google couldn't come up with some solution to keep its older models running for more than 14 years.

These products aren't completely useless, to be clear. You can still adjust on-device temperatures and settings, including their auto-schedule functions. But without support on Google's end, they're disconnected from outside apps and accessories, and they're no longer receiving any software updates.…