Google pulled the plug on Nest Thermostats, but you can now bring them back to life

Google provided plenty of advanced warning, but that doesn't mean it didn't hurt any less when Google discontinued support for its older Nest thermostats. While over a decade of support is pretty good, you still don't expect something like a smart thermostat to lose its connected functionality during its lifetime.

This is especially the case when things are running smoothly and barely any maintenance is required. However, that's what 1st and 2nd generation Nest Thermostat users experienced, losing the ability to control their thermostats using the app. Luckily, it looks like someone is taking control here, offering a way to bring devices back online.