Nest scheduling moves to Google Home app

Google expands scheduling for older Nest thermostats through the Google Home app in the US and UK, moving scheduling away from the Nest app.

Google expands scheduling for older Nest thermostats in Home app

Google has started rolling out scheduling in the Google Home app for the 3rd generation Nest Learning Thermostat and the Nest Thermostat E in the United States and United Kingdom. The update lets users schedule temperature changes without the Nest app, with existing schedules transferred from Nest to Home.

Google notes the rollout began last week and may not yet be available to all users. The move follows a broader push to retire older Nest software and move control to the Home app, while newer Nest models already support scheduling in Home.

This shift marks a broader move to centralize smart-home control within Google's ecosystem. For users, the change promises simplicity, but it also raises questions about data handling and long-term support for older devices. If everything lives in one app, people may gain ease of use at the expense of flexibility.

The related news about Nest Aware subscription price increases adds a financial layer to this convenience. Higher recurring costs could influence how people value the upgrade and whether the perceived benefit of consolidation justifies ongoing expenses. As features migrate, the risk is friction for users who see little advantage in sticking with older hardware.

Highlights

As ecosystems tighten, the fate of older hardware will test how much value users place on seamless software experiences.