Google thinks redesigning the Home app and going all in on AI is going to restore peoples' faith in Nest and Google Home. lol, buddy, you took the best performing home ecosystem and have been running it so deep into the ground that nobody trusts you; a fresh coat of AI-poisoned paint is not reassuring *anyone.*

I'm over here ripping out Google devices and slowly buying Home Assistant speakers to replace them because after 15 years in this ecosystem, I'm out.

#nest #MadeByGoogle #Gemini

Calling out the Self-hosting Home Assistant Crew!

Will Home Assistant enable me to keep controlling my 2nd Gen Nest Thermostat from my phone after Google kicks it out of their app?

#HomeAssistant#Homelab#Selfhosting#Nest

Calling out the Self-hosting Home Assistant Crew!

Will Home Assistant enable me to keep controlling my 2nd Gen Nest Thermostat from my phone after Google kicks it out of their app?

#HomeAssistant#Homelab#Selfhosting#Nest

⚠️ Nest 1st gen and 2nd gen thermostats no longer supported by Google from 10/25/2025

https://community.hubitat.com/t/nest-1st-gen-and-2nd-gen-thermostats-no-longer-supported-by-google-from-10-25-2025/152952

#nest #iot #plannedobsolescence

It's your choice, of course. But I'd strongly encourage you to reconsider. Keep it local and keep it open.

#smarthome #homeassistant