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Discussions about the Nest thermostat on WindowsForum.com focus on Google's decision to end cloud support for first- and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats, which left devices functioning only as manual controllers. The open-source project No Longer Evil restores remote control, scheduling, and integration by replacing Google's cloud stack with community software and self-hosted services. Topics include local control, Home Assistant integration, and extending the life of older smart home hardware. The tag covers workarounds for discontinued cloud features and community-driven alternatives for Nest thermostat owners.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    No Longer Evil revives old Nest thermostats with local control and open source

    Google’s decision to cut cloud support for the first- and second‑generation Nest Learning Thermostats left many owners with devices that still work as local, manual controllers but lost the “smart” features that made them appealing — and an open‑source project called No Longer Evil has stepped...