Google has discontinued its Nest brand, merging features into the Google Home app.
Nest brand of smart products discontinued
Features integrated into Google Home app
Recent updates enhance usability
Google plans to support existing Nest products
New Google Home design improves functionality
Gemini AI will enhance Google Home
Google has discontinued its Nest brand of smart home products, integrating features into the Google Home app. Users can now switch from the Nest app to Google Home, making it easier to access smart home devices.
Nest Brand Discontinuation
Google officially discontinued the standalone Nest brand in 2025, consolidating its smart home functionalities into the Google Home app to simplify user experience. The Google Nest app is now deprecated, and users are encouraged to transition fully to Google Home for device management.[1][2]
Supported and Discontinued Products
Supported and actively sold:
Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Generation, released 2024)
Nest Thermostat models compatible with Google Home app
Discontinued products include:
Nest Protect smoke and CO alarm
Nest x Yale smart lock
Nest Secure alarm system (discontinued March 2024)
Nest Cam IQ series
Dropcam cameras (support ended April 2024)[3][4]
Google plans to end support for 1st and 2nd generation Nest Learning Thermostats by October 25, 2025; these devices will function only as standard programmable thermostats afterward without smart features.[5][6]
Google Home App Enhancements
The redesigned Google Home app integrates Nest features with an improved interface, enhanced camera controls, advanced automation, and cross-platform compatibility.[7][1]
Some devices may still require initial setup through the Nest app before linking to Google Home, although Google is encouraging full migration.[2]
AI Integration and Future Outlook
Google is introducing Gemini for Home, an advanced AI assistant that will replace Google Assistant on smart displays and speakers.
Gemini enhances contextual, conversational smart home interactions and powers new features on Nest devices, including cameras and doorbells.
Early rollout began in late 2025, aiming to make smart homes more intelligent, collaborative, and user-friendly.[8][9]
User Recommendations
Migrate smart home device controls from the Nest app to the Google Home app to ensure future updates and support.
Avoid purchasing discontinued Nest products, as they face limited or ending support.
Consider upgrading older Nest thermostats with Google upgrade offers to maintain smart functionality.[10][5]
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