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Google, the multinational tech titian, has announced that it will be discontinuing support for its early generation Nest thermostats on October 25. This news is sending ripples across the tech community, as users now face the prospect of operating these devices without official support.
With Google’s backing, Nest quickly became a popular name among smart home aficionados. However, following the recent announcement, users of these early devices could face possible difficulties in managing their home thermostats, particularly during troubleshooting and any necessary firmware updates.
It’s pertinent to note that this decision won’t affect all Nest products. The discontinuation of support is limited to earlier versions of the Nest Thermostats. Hence, users with more recent versions or other Nest devices need not worry about this announcement.