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Google disables smart features on Nest thermostats

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

Google has officially discontinued support for its Nest thermostats, effectively rendering them "dumb" devices. This move means the thermostats will lose their smart capabilities, including remote control and advanced scheduling features. The decision impacts users who relied on these functionalities for convenience and energy management. AI

IMPACT Minimal impact on AI operators; primarily affects consumer smart home device functionality.

RANK_REASON Product discontinuation of smart features for an existing device.

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Google disables smart features on Nest thermostats

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Product discontinuation of smart features for an existing device.
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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Google has officially turned these Nest thermostats back into dumb thermostats Article URL: https://www. makeuseof.com/google-nest-ther mostats-unsupported/ Com

    Google has officially turned these Nest thermostats back into dumb thermostats Article URL: https://www. makeuseof.com/google-nest-ther mostats-unsupported/ Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5 0226434 Points: 9 # Comments: 0 https://www. makeuseof.com/google-nes…

    LINKS makeuseof.com/google-nest-thermostats-uns…

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