How Long Do Owners Say Google Nest Thermostats Typically Last?

If you're looking to control your HVAC unit from your home and anywhere else, there are smart thermostats that will let you. The Google Nest Thermostat is one such device that allows you to set the temperature, routines, and monitor your AC and heating no matter where you are. Nest has been in the smart thermostat game since 2011, before Google acquired it in 2014 and continues to iterate on the smart tool. While the company doesn't list how long support will last for the smart home thermostat, owners on Reddit have said their Nest Learning Thermostat has lasted at least eight years, while others on the same thread stated that theirs lasted between 10 and 12 years.

That means if you buy a Nest thermostat, it should last nearly the entire length of time before Google decides to end support for it. The Nest Learning Thermostat (2nd gen) was released in 2012, and it was available for 13 years before Google decided to end support for the early model Google Nest Thermostat. That being said, if you have a second- or first-generation Google Nest Thermostat, it will no longer connect to the Google Home app or Google Nest Hub in 2026.

According to owners on Reddit and official Amazon reviews, the Google Nest Thermostat is actually a pretty useful and long-lasting device. When it comes to flaws, users don't mention many major issues, but there are a few common problems with Google Nest, that users may find aren't to their liking or can create frustrations with owning the Google Nest Thermostat.

One of which may be the batteries. While many users have stated the batteries have lasted a few years — up to eight years — others have stated that the batteries have died earlier and they did not know how to change them. Many Nest models come with AAA batteries, while others, such as the Nest Thermostat E and Nest Learning Thermostat, feature an internal rechargeable battery. Google states the rechargeable battery is not replaceable by the user, but some owners have found a workaround.

Reviewers on Amazon are furious about Google ending support for older models. By stopping software updates and disconnecting the first- and second-generation Google Nest Thermostat from apps, they basically become normal thermostats. That switch forced users to either keep the old smart thermostats or spend money to buy newer models that are supported. If Google ended support once, it may do so again, putting those same users in a similar predicament.

To ensure your Google Nest Thermostat lasts as long as you need it to, there are a few things you can do to take care of it. It may be best to consider having a professional install it for you. Google Nest Thermostats are able to be installed by anyone, according to Google, but having a licensed technician handle it can help with it running more smoothly. They can walk you through how to use it, and you can ask questions regarding how it works, how to best use it, and more.

It's also best to consider where the Google Nest Thermostat is going to be installed. This may depend on where the previous thermostat is in your home, but it is recommended to keep it out of direct sunlight. If the thermostat is mounted somewhere the sun constantly hits it, that could cause the thermostat to decrease the temperature automatically as it believes the room is warmer than it actually is. The Google Nest Thermostat does have a built-in sunblock feature that can prevent this from happening, but it's best to be safer than sorry.

There may be several things you didn't know your Nest Thermostat can do, such as setting routines. Doing so could also better take care of your system as it won't automatically kick on if it detects the room is too hot or too cold. This can reduce strain on the thermostat from kicking into overdrive.