Google is ending support and software updates for early Nest Learning Thermostats. And the company says it will no longer launch new Nest thermostats in Europe.

From October 25, 2025, software updates will not be available for the first-generation thermostats issued in 2011, the second generation issued in 2012 and the second-generation European version issued in 2014.

Users will no longer be able to control them remotely from their phone or with Google Assistant, but will still be able to adjust the temperature and modify schedules directly on the thermostat.

Describing this as a “difficult decision”, a Google statement said: “As we look at what it takes to support your energy needs going forward, it has become increasingly challenging to continue to update these products given the early hardware.”

For more information on which thermostats are affected, visit support.google.com/googlenest/answer/16233096.

This says that from October, the early devices will be unpaired and removed from the Nest app or Home app. Users won’t be able to check the status of their thermostats in the Nest or Home app, remotely control the devices, receive notifications, or change settings from phones or tablets.

This will also remove third-party assistants and other connected features such as home-away assist. Nest Protects will also disconnect from the thermostat and emergency shut off will no longer run.

“We’re incredibly excited about the future of Nest and the innovative experiences we’re building for your smart home,” said the statement. “To fully invest in these advancements and bring you the most cutting-edge features on our latest generation of Nest thermostats, we will be transitioning away from supporting three of our oldest devices, each over a decade old.”

All other Nest thermostat models are unaffected and will continue to receive security updates. Later this year, users will also be able to create and adjust schedules for these devices in the Google Home app for the first time.

However, Google says that future Nest thermostats will no longer be launched in Europe.

“Heating systems in Europe are unique and have a variety of hardware and software requirements that make it challenging to build for the diverse set of homes,” said the statement. “Therefore, moving forward, we’ll no longer launch new Nest thermostats in Europe. With our Google Home platform approach we are enabling a wide range of established smart thermostat companies to build energy devices and experiences that cater to these markets.”

It said the third-generation Nest Learning Thermostat launched in 2015 and Nest Thermostat E in 2018 will continue to be sold in Europe while current supplies last. These models will continue to receive security updates and users can control them via the Nest and Home apps.