topic Discontinuation of Nest Gen 1&2 in Nest Thermostats

Discontinuation of Nest Gen 1&2

Hypnogogia — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:48:49 GMT

Whilst I understand the discontinuation of support for Gen 1 and 2 thermostats (although I’m disappointed) I struggle to understand why users are being pointed towards the Tado system rather than a Gen 3 thermostat. Also, why would Gen 4 not be available in Europe?. It’s a large market, surely it’s worth Google’s time and effort to make this product compatible with European heating systems.

Re: Discontinuation of Nest Gen 1&2

Mestelle — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:54:40 GMT

This is the best excuse to leave the Nest! Ecobee here I come!

Re: Discontinuation of Nest Gen 1&2

Mkomja — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:54:51 GMT

I agree

why not just replace with a 3rd generation rather than a more expensive 4th generation?

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SirLothar — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:10:23 GMT

Exactly my thought. This is really frustrating

Re: Discontinuation of Nest Gen 1&2

Prawlin — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 02:46:35 GMT

It’s not just the cost of buying another remote capable thermostat, it is the electrician fees for swapping out the associated Nest Link device. It’s an outrage. I’m fuming at this announcement.

Re: Discontinuation of Nest Gen 1&2

bixieupnorth — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 10:45:29 GMT

how difficult is it to replace a 2nd with a3rd gen in the UK. mine sits in a little holder in the living room, the boiler with the heatlink thing is in a cupboard in the hall. would i simply have to rewire the cradle with the new backboard or is it a gas fitter job ?

Re: Discontinuation of Nest Gen 1&2

Prawlin — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 10:55:14 GMT

I think the whole nest thing (including the associated old heat link receiver boiler interface) will have to be removed and sent to landfill!! Any replacement device will have to be installed (theoretically by a qualified electrician!). This is criminal! Peter.

Re: Discontinuation of Nest Gen 1&2

Prawlin — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 11:44:15 GMT

It’s seems pretty clear that Google are winding down the whole nest thing, at least in Eu and UK anyway……

https://www.theverge.com/news/656332/google-ending-support-nest-thermostats