How can I control Nest thermostats in Google Home from a PC?

[pmg2001]

is there a way to control individual nest thermostats in web browser.  the only thing I can find is automations in Google Home.   

My prior Nest app for PC worked fine which I just migrated away from and installed new thermostats because Google said the early Nest thermostats were not going to be supported or work this fall.

Not happy customer.   if no timely, good answer, I'll consider pulling them all out and going with someone else's offering.

[Ashepherdson]

There is no official app for windows. However you can use an android emulator like BlueStacks if you want to go that route - How to Use the Google Home App on PC https://share.google/0cfl2meibQzpYuJOS

[pmg2001]

appreciate the response; I really don't want to go the emulator route with all its clunkiness; think I may end up just trashing all the thermostats

I am rather amazed at how poorly supported Google is of its products; kind of feels like a very limited startup with insufficient resources to support is clients' needs or an Apple wannabe with its walled gardens; UGH

[Ashepherdson]

The problem is ...most people want a thermostat that's controlled by their phone / on the device itself...which is what it does.   There has historically been very low demand for PC control of the thermostat.   

Either way , up to you on how to proceed of course.. but BlueStacks was easy when I did it.   

Depending on which generation of thermostat you have.. ie 3rd Gen or older , you may be able to control via home.nest.com in a web browser.. but for newer units that are setup on Google home you cannot.

[pmg2001]

got it.  thanks again.  Fyi, I do want to control the thermostats with my phone as well as with my PC which I did with the older nests.