The Nest thermostat, launched in 2011, had managed to make home automation sexy and easy to use. Its sleek interface, physical dial, and self-learning algorithms had won over millions of households, helping to democratize connected objects for the home. But after 14 years of existence, Google is turning off the tap in Europe.
Nest thermostats: the end in Europe
In a press release, the firm explained that European heating systems are "specific" and have a "diversity of hardware and software requirements" that complicate the design of suitable products. As a result, no new Nest models will be released for this market. The 4th generation model, unveiled last August, was never marketed in Europe.
Only the 3rd generation Nest thermostats (2015) and Nest E (2018) remain in the European catalog, while stocks last. They will continue to receive security updates and will still be compatible with the Nest and Google Home apps. However, the 1st and 2nd generation models will be shelved as of October 25, 2025: no more updates, no more voice control via Google Assistant, and no remote access via smartphone. Only manual adjustment, directly on the device, will remain possible.
This withdrawal does not mean that Google is completely abandoning the smart heating sector. The company is now relying on its Google Home platform to support thermostats designed by third-party manufacturers. "We encourage many partners to create experiences compatible with Google Home," the company explains.
To sweeten the deal, Google is offering transitional deals: 50% off Tado's Smart Thermostat X (€100) for affected European users, and similar discounts on the Nest 4 in the United States and Canada. This commercial gesture barely masks a broader decline: last March, the company already announced the end of support for two other Nest products, the Nest Protect smoke detector and the Nest x Yale smart lock.
The connected home is no longer really a priority at Google. The group seems to want to refocus its efforts on software and a centralized user experience, to the detriment of developing new devices. For Nest fans in Europe, they will now have to look elsewhere to modernize their heating.
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