Google kills off another product and company: Google purchased Nest some time ago, forced users to migrate to google accounts, and is now shutting down support for those devices - some will quit working entirely. - Upgoat

Google kills off another product and company: Google purchased Nest some time ago, forced users to migrate to google accounts, and is now shutting down support for those devices - some will quit working entirely.
submitted by totes_magotes to aII 2 yearsApr 8, 2023 08:53:45 ago (+17/-0) (www.zdnet.com)
https://www.zdnet.com/article/google-announces-the-end-of-multiple-nest-products-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

This includes the shatty cloud "security" devices (which we all know is constantly abused by law enforcement) and their thermostats.

Looks like they're giving free replacements, and offering discounts on the new versions. I put tape over cameras on my stuff.