Nest Thermostats Lose Google Support, Open-Source Fix Emerges
Google ended support for first- and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats on October 25, 2025, and a developer built an open-source workaround.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Home Organization
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Google ended support for first- and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats on October 25, 2025, removing their connections to company servers and disabling key features. Independent developer Cody Kociemba created the open-source project No Longer Evil to restore much of the thermostats' original functionality.
Why it matters
The end of support left owners of these thermostats without official server connections or key features, prompting users to seek alternatives. Google has also been phasing out other Nest products, including the Nest Secure security system discontinued in 2024.
Google's support termination date for the first- and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats was October 25, 2025. The No Longer Evil project redirects network traffic to an alternate server, and technically skilled users can configure a self-hosted server.
The players
Google is the technology company that developed the Nest line of smart home devices and ended support for the first- and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats.
Cody Kociemba
Cody Kociemba is an independent developer who created the open-source No Longer Evil project to restore functionality to discontinued Nest thermostats.
The details
No Longer Evil is an experimental open-source project that restores much of the thermostats' original functionality by redirecting network traffic from Google's servers to an alternate server. Users with technical knowledge can configure a self-hosted server rather than relying on the workaround's default setup.
Timeline
October 25, 2025: Google ends support for first- and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats.
2024: Google discontinues the Nest Secure home security system.
April 2026: Google updates the Home app to support the Nest x Yale lock.
Home Organization Context
The Nest Learning Thermostat first- and second-generation lineup has reached end of support, and the No Longer Evil project shows how owners are keeping these devices working after the manufacturer stops maintaining them. Google's continued updates to other Nest devices, such as the 2026 Home app changes for the Nest x Yale lock, show that support decisions vary by product line.
Owners of first- and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats no longer receive official server connections or key features from Google. Owners who want to keep their thermostats running must weigh the open-source workaround's technical setup against replacing the device.
The takeaway
Smart home devices may stop receiving manufacturer support, so owners should check support timelines before buying connected products. Independent open-source projects can extend the life of some devices, but they require technical effort and carry continuity risks.
Further reading
Readers interested in managing connected devices can explore more under Home Organization.
More information
Learn how to keep a Nest thermostat running after support ended in this SlashGear guide to using Google Nest after support end.
Source note: This article includes information reported by SlashGear.
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